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Gujarat: Central govt approves Rs 705 crore for 14 km long Idar-Badoli Bypass in Sabarkantha
Gandhinagar, March 28: Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat's road infrastructure has received another significant boost. The Central Government has approved Rs 705 crore for the construction of a 14-km-long bypass from Idar to Badoli in Sabarkantha district, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Bengaluru civic body presents surplus budget; plans world-class roads in IT corridor, tunnels, sky deck
Bengaluru, March 29: A surplus budget for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in Karnataka for the financial year 2025-26 was presented on Saturday.
Haryana CM approves three projects in Gurugram valued at Rs 36.19 crore
Gurugram, March 29: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini while chairing the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) meeting on Friday approved purchases and contracts valued at Rs 36.19 crore of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), officials said.
Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 1,237.71 crore for Jaisalmer-Barmer highway; Cong MP Beniwal expresses gratitude
Jaipur, March 29: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the construction of a two-lane highway in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, near the India-Pakistan border, government officials said.
MMRDA's Rs 40,187cr budget to accelerate transformation of Mumbai: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 28: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday presented a budget of Rs 40,187.41 crore for 2025-26 with an objective to further accelerate the transformation of Mumbai metropolis through the implementation of a range of infrastructure projects.
Cabinet decisions to make India 'Aatmanirbhar': PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the latest Cabinet decisions, emphasising their role in making India 'Aatmanirbhar'.
'We want opportunity, not sympathy', emphasises Para athlete Manjunath
New Delhi, March 28: Para athlete Manjunath L Hindu, who participated in the Khelo India Para Games 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, hailed the arena in the capital for the level of accessibility it provides to the differently abled athletes whilst pleading for the same changes across the country.
Cabinet okays Rs 3,712 crore Patna-Sasaram 4-lane highway project
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor starting from Patna and stretching across 120 km to Sasaram in Bihar.
PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on March 30, a release from the Prime Minister's office said.
Indian Mining and Construction Equipment industry faces modest growth amidst financial constraints & price pressures: ICRA
New Delhi March 28: Indian mining and Construction Equipment (MCE) industry experience muted volume growth of about 3 per cent in first 11 months of FY2025, a notable decline compared to 26 per cent growth in both FY2024 and FY2023.
PM Modi to unveil multiple projects worth Rs 33,700 crore in Chhattisgarh
Bhopal, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a transformative wave of development in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore spanning power, energy, transportation, education, and housing.
Empty promises cloaked in grand marketing campaigns: Delhi Chief Minister on AAP's education model
New Delhi, March 28: In a strong critique of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday criticised the party's narrative in the education system and alleged that a staggering Rs 70 crores had been allocated solely for advertising its educational vision.
Roads are being extended to small villages: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, March 28: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, roads are being extended to small villages of Uttarakhand.
Govt's capex focus shifts from roads to water, sanitation, and digital infra: Elara Report
New Delhi, March 28: The government is shifting its capital expenditure (capex) priorities from traditional sectors like roads to areas such as water supply, sanitation, digital infrastructure, urban development, and irrigation, according to a report by Elara Securities.
Assam leads with highest number of ongoing projects for National Highways in Northeast
New Delhi, March 27: As per the state wise details of the National Highway Projects (under construction, completed during 2024-25, approved but yet to commence) in the Northeastern states, Assam has the highest number number of projects and with the longest road length under construction costing Rs 39, 239 crore, as per a release.
The 90th Network Planning Group meeting reviews key infrastructure projects
New Delhi, March 27: The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) took place on Thursday to assess infrastructure projects in the road, railway, and metro sectors. According to a release, the meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity and enhancing logistics efficiency in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP).
K'taka govt to order closure of para-medical colleges with poor infrastructure
Bangalore, March 27: In a move against substandard para-medical colleges, Karnataka's Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil has directed officials to withdraw affiliations and shut down institutions failing to meet infrastructure and teaching standards.
Centre establishes indigenous 5G lab at Gauhati University
New Delhi, March 27: The government on Thursday said it has established an indigenous 5G lab at Gauhati University in Assam, that enables the faculty and students in gaining practical insights into an end-to-end 5G system.
Maha: MoU signed between Mahapreet and NBCC for redevelopment of housing complexes in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 27: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (Mahapreet) and NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna company of the Union government under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, for the implementation of various infrastructure projects.
'Faith can drive economic growth': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi at exhibition highlighting eight years of government achievements
Mirzapur, March 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday highlighted the importance of faith in driving economic growth while addressing a public meeting at an exhibition showcasing his government's achievements over the past eight years.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi
Kochi, March 27: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurated the New North Jetty at the Naval Base in Kerala's Kochi.
Maha CM Fadnavis bats for establishing Public Health Infrastructure Corporation
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, directed the state administration to submit a proposal for the establishment of a Public Health Infrastructure Corporation to make maximum schemes and health facilities of the health department available online and to build state-of-the-art infrastructure in the health sector.
RVNL secures NHAI project worth Rs 554.64 crore for six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road
New Delhi, March 27: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a major road infrastructure project by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road in Andhra Pradesh.
Gujarat: SITCO invites proposals for Rs 226 crore Surat multi-modal transport hub development
Surat, March 26: The Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation (SITCO) has invited proposals via e-tendering for granting sub-lease-hold rights for the mixed-use development, operation, and maintenance of a 2,08,975 sqm vertical space above the GSRTC bus terminal at the Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH).
Maha moving on the path of Constitution, will continue relentlessly: Dy CM Shinde
Mumbai, March 26: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that Maharashtra is now moving strongly on the path of the Constitution and will not stop.
NHAI seals largest InvIT monetisation deal of over Rs 18,000 crore
New Delhi, March 26: NHAI arm National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has successfully concluded the fourth round of fund-raising at an enterprise value of about Rs 18,380 crore, making it the largest monetisation transaction in the history of the Indian roads sector, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
72 new police stations established in TN since DMK govt assumed office in 2021: Stalin
Chennai, March 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that 72 new police stations and 23 fire stations have been established across the state since the DMK government assumed office in 2021.
All industrialists have their eyes on Bihar's water resources, claims Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar
Darbhanga, March 26: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar sparked a heated debate in Bihar, alleging that the construction of big roads in the state is not just about improving infrastructure, but about exploiting its valuable water resources.
Petrol consumption decline to 12-month low, diesel consumption at 5-month low: Report
New Delhi, March 26: India's fuel consumption saw a decline in February 2025, primarily due to a shift towards alternative fuel sources such as electric vehicles (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG), according to a report by SBI Securities.
India emerges as hotspot for hyperscalers, driving data centre expansion
Mumbai, March 26: India has emerged as a major hotspot for hyperscalers, with significant land acquisitions in cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai to support large-scale data centre infrastructure, Devi Shankar of Anarock Capital told IANS on Wednesday.
AAP MLA's Pak remark leaves Punjab govt red-faced; criticism mounts
Chandigarh, March 26: A legislator of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab stirred a major controversy as he stated that the 'step-motherly' treatment by the state government was making Moga district as well as his constituency residents 'feel like living in Pakistan'.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's convoy comes to sudden halt due to stray cattle
New Delhi, March 26: In a bizarre development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's convoy came to an abrupt halt at a flyover in the national capital, forcing her and the accompanying officials to stay put on the road for as long as 15 minutes.
India's cables and wires industry set for 15-16 pc revenue growth in FY26: Crisil
Mumbai, March 26: The cables and wires industry in India is expected to continue its strong growth momentum, with a projected revenue increase of 15-16 per cent in fiscal 2026, a new report said on Wednesday.
Capital outlay of top 15 states expected to surge by 18 pc in FY26: Report
Mumbai, March 26: The capital outlay of the country's top 15 states for FY26 is projected to rebound by 18 per cent (year-on-year) to Rs 7.2 lakh crore, driven by a post-election boost in capital spending, execution of infrastructure projects and continued allocation of Rs 1.50 lakh crore to states through interest-free capex loans in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates various projects in Shalimar Bagh; listens to grievances of people
New Delhi, March 26: A day after presenting the National Capital's budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited certain areas of her constituency, Shalimar Bagh, on Wednesday, inspecting the newly inaugurated projects in the area and listening to the grievances of people.
RBI should include infrastructure loans in Priority Sector Lending category: SBI Report
New Delhi, March 26: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should include loans given to infrastructure projects--such as roads, ports, railways, airports, highways, and the energy sector--under priority sector lending (PSL) or exempt them from the calculation of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) for PSL targets, suggests a report by State Bank of India (SBI)
New GBP Hospital block to be completed by 2027: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 26: To provide better health care to the people of the state, the construction of a new building is underway to accommodate patients at GB Pant Hospital, and the construction work is expected to be completed by 2027, said Chief Minister Manik Saha while speaking in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
TRAI responds to DoT's back-reference in respect of it's recommendations dated April 24, 2024
New Delhi, March 26: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to the back-reference received from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in respect of TRAI's recommendations dated April 24, 2024 on 'Telecommunication Infrastructure Sharing, Spectrum Sharing, and Spectrum Leasing', a release from the Ministry of Communications said.
CCI clears Cube's acquisition of ADTPL, AJUHPL, QEPL
New Delhi, March 25: The Competition Commission of India has approved acquisition of Athaang Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited, Athaang Jammu Udhampur Highway Private Limited and Quazigund Expressway Private Limited by Cube Highways Trust and Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pte. Ltd, a release said.
Indian road network will be better than US in next two years: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, March 25: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, on Tuesday said that in the next two years, the Indian roads will be better than those of the United States.