Centre Approves Rs 20 Billion for NTPC and Rs 7 Billion for NLC Renewables
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a substantial investment of Rs 20 billion in the National Thermal Power Corporation of India (NTPC) to bolster renewable energy production through its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy.In addition, the committee sanctioned NLC India’s request to invest Rs 7 billion in its subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), aimed at expanding renewable energy projects.With this fresh capital injection, NTPC is targeting a renewable power capacity of 60 gigawatts (GW) by 2032. These investments will enhance the renewable energy portf..
Bengaluru Plans Rs 177 Billion Twin Tunnel Road Project
The Karnataka government’s special purpose vehicle, Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE), has issued a global tender for an underground twin tunnel road project aimed at easing traffic congestion along Bengaluru’s north-south corridor. The project is estimated to cost Rs 177 billion, excluding GST.The proposed twin tunnels will run from Hebbal’s Esteem Mall Junction to the busy Silk Board KSRP Junction, featuring multiple entry and exit ramps along the route.According to a Money Control report, the project will be executed under a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) model and i..
Bihar First State With All Polling Stations Under 1,200 Electors
Bihar has become the first state in India to ensure all polling stations (PS) have fewer than 1,200 electors, following the addition of 12,817 new polling stations to reduce queue times on polling day.According to the Bihar SIR order dated 24 June 2025, the previous ceiling of 1,500 electors per polling station was lowered to 1,200 electors. With these additions, the total number of polling stations in Bihar will rise to 90,712 from the earlier 77,895. This landmark achievement is expected to be emulated by other states and union territories.Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), District Electoral ..
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