From Navi Mumbai To Patna And Guwahati, Large-Scale Airport And Terminal Additions Drive India’s Civil Aviation Infrastructure Growth In 2025
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday released its year-end review for 2025, outlining airport infrastructure additions, regulatory interventions, passenger traffic milestones, and policy actions undertaken during the year . Airport infrastructure and capacity additions New airports and terminal facilities were inaugurated during the year at Navi Mumbai, Patna, Datia, Satna, Amravati, Thoothukudi, Purnea and […]
India Achieves Major Grid Milestone As Power Transmission Network Crosses 5 Lakh Circuit Km
India’s power transmission network has crossed the landmark of 5 lakh circuit kilometres, reflecting a significant expansion of high-voltage infrastructure supporting electricity demand and renewable energy integration. The national transmission system now comprises over 5,00,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines at 220 kV and above, along with 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity at similar voltage […]
NHAI, Konkan Railway Sign MoU To Strengthen Coordination In Road, Rail And Logistics Infrastructure Planning
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for cooperation in integrated infrastructure development, according to a release issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The MoU was signed at NHAI headquarters in New Delhi in the […]
Centre Clears Over 10,000 Km Of PMGSY-IV Roads Across Six States, UTs To Connect 3,270 Previously Isolated Habitations
The Union government has sanctioned more than 10,000 kilometres of rural road projects across five states and one Union Territory – Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim – under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV), expanding last-mile connectivity in remote and rural regions. According to the Ministry of Rural Development, […]
Oil Ministry Meet Puts Spotlight On Financing Gaps And Capital Constraints In India’s Expanding Upstream Oil And Gas Push
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas organised a series of upstream-focused engagements in Mumbai on 19 January, centred on financing challenges, regulatory reforms, and promotion of upcoming oil and gas exploration bid rounds, according to a government release issued on Tuesday. The day-long programme saw participation from domestic and international upstream operators, exploration and […]
Rs 5,000 Crore Capital Infusion Approved For SIDBI To Strengthen MSME Credit Flow
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved an equity infusion of Rs 5,000 crore into Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), a move aimed at strengthening the lender’s capital base as demand for credit from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs continues to rise). According to the government release, the capital will be infused by […]
Lucknow Becomes Uttar Pradesh’s First City To Achieve Zero Fresh Waste Dump Status
Lucknow has become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to achieve 100 per cent scientific processing of municipal solid waste following the commissioning of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant, according to a release issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Tuesday. The development places Lucknow in the category of a “zero […]
GSI Lays Out 1,068-Project Exploration Plan For 2026-27 With Emphasis On Critical Minerals
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed 1,068 scientific projects for the field season 2026-27, with a significant focus on exploration of critical and strategic minerals, according to a release issued by the Ministry of Mines on Tuesday. The plan was presented during the 65th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB), held […]
India To Host First Global South AI Summit In February, Five-Day Programme Planned In New Delhi
India will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global artificial intelligence summit to be held in the Global South, from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, according to a release issued by the Press Information Bureau on Tuesday. The summit will be organised as a five-day programme covering […]
India’s Draft National Electricity Policy Lays Out Roadmap For Tariff Reform, Renewables And Grid Stability
The Ministry of Power on Tuesday released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 for public consultation, proposing a comprehensive framework to guide the development of India’s power sector over the coming decades. The draft policy, once finalised, will replace the existing National Electricity Policy notified in 2005. The first National Electricity Policy, issued in […]