L&T partners US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to build India’s largest gigawatt-scale AI factory
Construction and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a proposed venture with US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to build sovereign, scalable gigawatt-scale AI factory infrastructure aimed at reinforcing India’s position as a global AI powerhouse. The announcement was made at the India AI Summit on 18 February 2026, with the initiative aligned to the […]
Railways commission 15.6 Km Murkongselek-Sille stretch of Assam-Arunachal line, strengthening Northeast connectivity
The Ministry of Railways has announced the commissioning of 15.6 Km of the Murkongselek-Pasighat New Rail Line Project, marking a key step in expanding rail connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. According to the ministry, the project spans a total length of 26.15 Km and is designed to serve as a direct rail link between […]
PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on February 19
New Delhi, February 18 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Ahead of the inauguration, the Prime Minister will welcome leaders of participating countries on Wednesday. Bilateral meetings with several world leaders are also scheduled on the sidelines of the summit. […]
Government invites bids to set up grid stability project at Fatehgarh-II substation in Rajasthan
The Government of India, Ministry of Power has initiated the process to establish an inter-state transmission system at the Fatehgarh-II power substation in Rajasthan, inviting bids to select a transmission service provider for the project. PFC Consulting Limited has been appointed as the bid process coordinator to conduct tariff-based competitive bidding for the installation of […]
Financial Services Secretary asks banks to scale up services at Business Correspondent points based on evolving requirements
A Finance Ministry official has advised banks to scale up further and expand the bouquet of services at Business Correspondent (BC) points, signalling a push to widen the range of services available through the BC network. The directive came at the tenth meeting of the Monitoring Committee on Business Correspondents, chaired by M Nagaraju, Secretary, […]
India charts ₹1,515 crore inland waterways expansion with multi-state infrastructure and fleet investments
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) 3.0 has identified projects worth ₹1,515 crore aimed at enhancing cargo and cruise movement, improving navigability, strengthening passenger and vehicular transport, expanding cruise tourism, and supporting regional logistics and connectivity across India. The projects were identified during the third meeting of the council held on 23 January 2026 in […]
How is the Government ensuring a balanced and competitive civil aviation ecosystem
How is the Government ensuring a balanced and competitive civil aviation ecosystem, The Government has outlined a series of policy and regulatory measures aimed at promoting a balanced, competitive and resilient civil aviation ecosystem so that national connectivity is not adversely impacted by operational disruptions in any single airline. According to a written reply to […]
India to get Bee Corridors on National Highways as NHAI shifts from ornamental to ecological plantations
India to get Bee Corridors on National Highways as NHAI shifts from ornamental to ecological plantations, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways, marking a shift from ornamental plantations to ecological vegetation. The corridors will feature continuous linear stretches of bee-friendly […]
Mumbai plans 70 Km integrated tunnel grid connecting Coastal Road, airport and bullet train terminal
Mumbai plans 70 Km integrated tunnel grid connecting Coastal Road, airport and bullet train terminal, The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has outlined an ambitious plan to build a citywide network of underground roads aimed at easing traffic congestion and transforming urban mobility across Mumbai. According to the authority, excavation work has already begun […]
India to expand national AI infrastructure with addition of 20,000 GPUs to existing 38,000 base
India to expand national AI infrastructure with addition of 20,000 GPUs to existing 38,000 base, India will expand its artificial intelligence compute capacity by adding 20,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to the existing base of 38,000, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on the second day of the India AI Impact […]