MahaMetro Finalises Sitabuldi–Koradi Line for Nagpur Phase 3

Centre Cancels 11.4 GW in Green Energy Tenders

The Indian government has cancelled renewable energy procurement tenders totalling 11,400 MW (11.4 GW) since April 2023, amounting to nearly Rs 800 billion in project value. The tenders, floated by central Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) such as SECI, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN, were withdrawn due to evolving market and policy conditions, Parliament was informed this week.Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, shared the figures in the Rajya Sabha, stating that the cancellations, completed by 30 June 2025, reflect the government’s efforts to streamline t..

Maharashtra Clears TP Schemes to Boost Pune Infra Growth

The Maharashtra government has given final approval to four Town Planning (TP) schemes prepared by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), paving the way for faster infrastructure development and planned growth in surrounding villages, officials confirmed on Thursday.The approved schemes include two for Wadachiwadi, one each for Autade–Handewadi and Holkarwadi, and another for Fursungi within Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits. As a result, PMRDA can now proceed with the development of a 6.8 km stretch of the proposed ring road, part of a broader project estimated at..

Centre Builds 16,000 km Roads, Funds Rs 690 Billion for NER

The Central Government has constructed 16,207 km of National Highways and sanctioned Rs 690 billion for railway projects to enhance infrastructure and spur economic development in the Northeastern Region (NER), Parliament was informed on Thursday.Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Sukanta Majumdar, told the Rajya Sabha that 12 railway projects—comprising eight new lines and four doubling projects—have been approved by the Ministry of Railways, covering 777 km either partially or fully within the region. Of this, 278 km has been commissioned, ..