Mumbai’s Santacruz-Chembur Link Road Phase 2 nears completion with 98 per cent physical work done
The final phase of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road project is nearing completion, with 98 per cent physical work completed on the BKC-Vakola connector, a key missing link in Mumbai’s east-west road network. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee on Wednesday, 27 May, inspected the BKC-Vakola connector of SCLR Phase 2 along […]
Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize 115 kg cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore off Mundra coast in joint operation
The Indian Coast Guard and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat have seized approximately 115 kg of cocaine worth around Rs 1,150 crore during a joint anti-smuggling operation off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. In a statement on Wednesday, 27 May, the Ministry of Defence said that the seizure was made during an intelligence-based operation conducted […]
India moves ahead with indigenous fifth-generation AMCA fighter project as Defence Ministry issues RFP to Tata, L&T-BEL and Bharat Forge-BEML
The Defence Ministry on Wednesday, 27 May, issued the Request for Proposal for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project to three shortlisted bidders, marking a fresh step in the country’s effort to develop a next-generation combat aircraft through wider industry participation. Defence officials told news agency ANI that the RFP has been issued […]
India-US trade pact talks to resume in Delhi from 1 June as both sides push to finalise interim deal
A United States delegation led by its Chief Negotiator will visit New Delhi from 1 June to 4 June 2026 for the next round of discussions on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, as both sides work to finalise details of an interim trade agreement and continue wider negotiations on market access, investment and supply […]
L&T arm partners with EVR Motors to develop next-generation EV traction motors in India
L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS) has entered into a strategic partnership with global electric propulsion technology company EVR Motors to jointly develop, manufacture and deploy next-generation electric vehicle traction motors for the Indian market. The partnership was announced by Larsen & Toubro in a statement on Wednesday, 27 May. The collaboration will bring together […]
Kolkata Metro Orange Line clears Chingrighata hurdle as 62-metre viaduct gap bridged
Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line has cleared a key construction hurdle with the completion of the 62-metre viaduct gap at Chingrighata, a critical link on the corridor. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on X on Monday, 25 May, that the gap had been successfully bridged at Chingrighata. “We have successfully bridged the 62-metre viaduct gap at […]
India cracks down on online sale and listing of hazardous and explosive substances on major digital platforms
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against the unauthorised online sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals, explosive substances and related precursors on digital platforms. The action has been taken under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the CCPA […]
IRFC’s ₹13,527 crore loan gives Hyderabad Metro a major debt reset after Telangana takeover move
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a ₹13,527 crore term loan agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited and Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited for refinancing the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, in one of India’s largest urban transit refinancing transactions. The agreement, signed on Monday, 25 May, comes against the backdrop of Telangana’s move to […]
Cabinet approves SARTHAK-PDS with ₹25,530 crore central outlay to modernise ration delivery system
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of SARTHAK-PDS as an umbrella scheme with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore for the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period. The scheme, formally called the Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS, will […]
Bihar airport expansion, Greenfield projects reviewed in high-level Civil Aviation Ministry meeting
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday, 26 May, conducted a high-level review of airport expansion projects and proposed Greenfield airport developments in Bihar, as the Centre and the state government step up efforts to improve air connectivity across the state. The meeting in New Delhi was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay […]