1.Union Budget must aim to boost domestic stainless steel manufacturing: ISSDA

Abolishing basic custom duties on import of key raw materials and Increase Basic Customs Duty on finished stainless steel products

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2.Construction challenges of Delhi Meerut Expressway Package 3

Here are measures taken to overcome challenges in the project

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3.AIIB Investment in India nears $3 billion

Bank approves US$500 million for Mumbai Urban Transport Project, USD75 Million for Renewable Energy

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4.India and Bangladesh sign MoU for coastal surveillance

In a move allowing Delhi to set up a coastal surveillance system radar in Bangladesh, India has recently signed a MoU with the neighbouring state. This will help strengthen the Indo-Bangladesh White Shipping Agreement in the future. India has also provided this system to various other countries.

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5.ADB signs $190 million loan for Rajasthan road upgrade

754 km of state highways and major district roads to be upgraded in the state

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6.India-Germany sign MoUs during German Chancellor’s visit to India

MoUs signed for civil aviation, smart cities, skill development, sustainable growth, among others

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7.NHPC floats tenders for 2 GW grid-connected solar projects anywhere in India

An invitation for bids has been extended by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) for setting up a cumulative 2 GW capacity of grid-connected solar projects across the country

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8.Niti Aayog’s Model Agreement for EPC Projects

The new agreement for EPC works is now available on Niti Aayog’s website.

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9.ICRA: Capital support, finalisation of pending bills needed in port sector

The reelection of NDA will be credit positive for the domestic port sector

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10.AFD is working with Maha-Metro on the Nagpur and Pune metros.

The agency is funding Kochi, Bengaluru, Nagpur and Pune metro projects.

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