Star Cement’s Rs 450 cr Bengal plant ops to start “soon”

Prestige Group Acquires 102 Acre in Q1 for Rs 204 Bn Housing Projects

Prestige Estates Projects , one of India’s leading real estate developers, has acquired 102 acres of land across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai in the April–June quarter of FY26, earmarked for residential developments with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of Rs 204 billion.The acquisitions include major parcels in Hyderabad (28 acres in Tellapur and 37 acres in Pulimamidi), Bengaluru (10 acres in Poojanahalli–Devanahalli, 7 acres in Kothanuru, KR Puram, and 10 acres in Ittangur, Sarjapura), Chennai (3.48 acres in Velachery), and Mumbai (6.3 acres).Prestige continues ..

VMRDA to Build Theme-Based Cities for Sector Growth

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop theme-based cities in and around Visakhapatnam, aimed at driving sustainable urban growth and sector-focused economic development.Announced jointly by Metropolitan Commissioner KS Viswanathan and VMRDA Chairperson MV Pranav Gopal, the project envisions self-sustained urban clusters dedicated to themes such as Information Technology & Innovation, Health & Wellness, Knowledge & Education, Tourism & Culture, Logistics & Trade, and Eco-Resilience.Four townships are planned under the initia..

ECR Successfully Conducts Trial Run of 4.5 km Long ‘Rudrastra’ Freight Train

The East Central Railway’s (ECR) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Division has set a new benchmark in freight operations by successfully conducting the trial run of ‘Rudrastra’, Asia’s longest freight train, stretching 4.5 kilometres.Sharing a video of the trial on X, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote: “‘Rudrastra’ – Bharat’s longest freight train (4.5 km long).” The achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s rail freight capabilities, enhancing the potential for faster and more efficient goods transportation.According to Divisional Railway Manager Uday Si..