PM Modi to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
The countdown has begun for the inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to dedicate Andhra Pradesh’s newest international airport to the nation on August 1, 2026.The inauguration marks the completion of one of India’s most significant aviation infrastructure projects and signals a new phase of improved connectivity, economic growth and regional development for North Coastal Andhra.Developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Limited, the greenfield airport has..
Second TBM begins Mumbai bullet train undersea tunnel
The second tunnel boring machine (TBM) has begun excavation of the 7-km undersea tunnel beneath Thane Creek for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, marking another milestone in the construction of India's first undersea rail tunnel.The TBM commenced its drive from Sawli (Ghansoli) towards Vikhroli as part of the project's 21-km underground section. Of this, 16 km between Sawli and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be excavated using TBMs, while the remaining 5 km has already been completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). The first TBM began tunnelling from Vikhroli towa..
Joint Solar eyes growth as India's power demand rises
Joint Solar expects rising electricity demand in India to create new growth opportunities for the solar sector, particularly across the residential, commercial and industrial markets.The company said government estimates indicating that the country's peak power demand could reach 300 GW next year are likely to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy as additional generation capacity is required to meet rising consumption.According to Joint Solar, increasing economic activity, urbanisation and higher electricity usage are driving demand for clean energy solutions. The company expects growin..

