Govt organises pre-bid meeting for auction of 11 coal mines

Pune’s Double-Decker Flyover to Open by June 30

Pune is on the brink of a major urban infrastructure upgrade as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) confirms the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Chowk double-decker flyover is nearing completion and set to open by 30 June 2025.Strategically positioned on the heavily used Ganeshkhind Road, the project is designed to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve flow across critical junctions. The innovative two-tier structure features the Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro line on its upper deck and a road-level carriageway below to streamline vehicular traffic.Th..

Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 17 Circles by August

Vodafone Idea has announced it will roll out its 5G services across all 17 of its priority telecom circles by August 2025. The operator also confirmed that its commercial 5G services will go live in Delhi NCR from 15 May, following earlier launches in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna.The company has prioritised investment in 17 of India’s 22 telecom circles—including Mumbai, Delhi, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and both Uttar Pradesh East and West—for several quarters now.For the Delhi NCR launch, Vodafone Idea has partnered with Ericsson to deploy 5G infrastructure designed for energy efficiency..

Gujarat Allocates Rs 22 Bn to Boost Urban Infra

The Gujarat government has approved an allocation of Rs 22.04 billion under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana (SJMMSVY), aimed at revitalising urban infrastructure across the state. This funding supports a wide array of projects, including road construction and widening, underground drainage systems, stormwater lines, gardens, libraries, recharge wells, city beautification, identity-based projects, and the strengthening of social infrastructure.The initiative is part of Gujarat’s broader vision to foster eco-friendly, inclusive, and resilient urban centres. Declaring 2025..