India’s inflation near lower limit of RBI target band; government sees limited impact from crude price rise
India’s inflation is currently near the lower bound of the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band, and the impact of rising global crude oil prices on domestic inflation is not expected to be substantial at this stage, the government informed Parliament on Monday, 9 March. In a written reply to Lok Sabha on the impact […]
CMRL signs design consultancy deal for integrated bus terminal-cum-commercial development at Vadapalani depot
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has signed a contract with Rdx Architects for providing consultancy services for the detailed design of an Integrated Bus Terminal along with commercial and office development at the Vadapalani Bus Depot in Chennai. According to the metro authority, the project represents an important step towards strengthening Chennai’s urban transport infrastructure […]
Pune gets road-metro integrated double-decker flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, 8 March, virtually inaugurated the integrated double-decker flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Minister of State Madhuri Misal, MLA Siddharth Shirole, Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure, and other dignitaries were present in Pune during the […]
India’s first bullet train project progressing at full speed with track works advancing on viaduct section in Gujarat’s Navsari
Track construction works are progressing on the viaduct section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor in Gujarat’s Navsari, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said in a post on X. NHSRCL, which is the implementing agency for the 508 Km Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, shared a video showing ongoing track works on the elevated […]
Delhi gets major infra push as PM Modi launches metro and GPRA projects worth around ₹33,500 crore
Delhi on Sunday (8 March) got a major infrastructure push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around ₹33,500 crore, including new Delhi Metro corridors and projects under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Redevelopment Plan. Among the key projects, the Prime Minister inaugurated two new […]
After NSE, Bombay Stock Exchange eyes expansion in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has approached the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for allotment of land in Bandra Kurla Complex to expand its operational footprint in Mumbai, according to statement by MMRDA on Saturday, 7 March. BSE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sundararaman Ramamurthy, along with Chief Regulatory Officer Kamala Kantharaj, met […]
Army Central Command convenes strategic communication conclave in Lucknow to address narrative warfare
The Indian Army’s Central Command organised its first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow, bringing together military leaders, diplomats, communication experts and media professionals to examine the growing role of information and perception in modern warfare. The event saw around 500 participants, including senior officers from the Central Command and communication professionals from government institutions and […]
Foundation stone laid for ₹1,507 crore Kota-Bundi greenfield airport project in Rajasthan
The foundation stone has been laid for the development of a new greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan, a project expected to significantly expand aviation connectivity for the city of Kota, widely known as India’s largest coaching and education hub. Planned at an estimated cost of ₹1,507 crore, the airport is intended to support growing […]
CMRL awards ₹12.31 crore contract to rebuild bridge across Virugambakkam-Arumbakkam canal in Chennai
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded a contract to rebuild a bridge across the Virugambakkam-Arumbakkam Canal at Kaaliamman Kovil Street, a project intended to improve local connectivity and strengthen road infrastructure in the area. The contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge has been awarded to Thomas Iyadurai Infrastructure Private Limited at […]
Lakshadweep set to host India’s first OTEC-powered desalination plant using deep-sea cold water technology
India is moving closer to deploying Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology as part of a new desalination project in Lakshadweep aimed at generating electricity and drinking water using the natural temperature difference in ocean waters. The project, being implemented by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is […]