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Centre To Invest Rs 10 Bn More in Northeast Waterways

The central government will invest an additional Rs 10 billion in inland waterways projects in Assam and the Northeast in 2026, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Monday.During a review meeting with senior officials from the ministry, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the Public Works Department (PWD), Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), and the Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL), the minister assessed the progress of ongoing projects across the region.Sonowal noted that over the past two years, the government has und..

Centre Clears 6-Lane Upgrade for Hyderabad Ring Road

The Central government has approved a major revision to the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR) project, upgrading the proposed northern segment from a four-lane to a six-lane expressway. The decision follows a request from the Telangana state government, citing anticipated traffic growth and future congestion risks.Initially tendered in December 2024 as a four-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway, the 161.5 km northern segment—from Sangareddy to Choutuppal—was estimated to cost Rs 55.5 billion. Following the Centre’s in-principle nod for a six-lane design, the National Highways A..

Maharashtra Targets 3.5 Mn Homes by 2030 for the Underserved

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a new housing policy titled "My House, My Right" to construct 3.5 million affordable homes by 2030 for underprivileged and marginalised groups. Announced on Tuesday, the 2025 housing policy was hailed as a “game changer” by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also serves as the state’s housing minister.Shinde stated that the initiative aims to support the state’s ambition of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy by ensuring sustainable, inclusive, and accessible housing for groups such as senior citizens, working women, students, industrial workers..