

PM GatiShakti Reviews Major Road, Rail and Metro Plans
The Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative has evaluated multiple infrastructure projects spanning road, rail, and metro systems. The review covered two highway projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), two railway proposals by the Ministry of Railways, and one metro project under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the projects were assessed for alignment with PM GatiShakti’s principles of integrated multimodal connectivity, last-mile linkage to economic and social hubs, and t..

BLS International Wins MEA Contract for Visa Centres in China
BLS International Services Limited announced that it has secured a contract from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract, effective from 14 October 2025, will remain valid for a period of three years. The development follows India’s decision in July 2025 to resume the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals — a move aimed at improving bilateral relations that had been strained since the Galwan Valley clashes. India had suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pande..

KEC Secures Rs 10, 380 Mn Substation Order in Saudi Arabia
KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, and an RPG Group company, has secured a new order worth Rs 10,380 million for the Design, Supply and Installation of a 380 kV GIS Substation in Saudi Arabia.Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd., commented, “We are delighted with the successive order wins in our T&D business. In a landmark achievement, we have secured our largest ever substation order. This prestigious order in the Middle East has widened our portfolio and strengthened our presence in the region. With this strategic win, our year-to-date or..