
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tunnel Reaches First Breakthrough

ServeU Acquires House Keeping in AED 100 Million Strategic Deal
Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM: UPP), through its subsidiary ServeU, has announced the acquisition of House Keeping (LLC), House Keeping Domestic Workers (LLC), and their subsidiary in a transaction valued at AED 100 million. The acquisition strengthens ServeU’s position as one of the UAE’s leading facilities management (FM) companies, enhancing its capacity to serve diverse sectors including residential, commercial, government and hospitality. With a workforce of over 8,900, ServeU is expanding its operational capabilities with a focus on inn..

Railways Opens First Section of Bullet Train Tunnel in Maharashtra
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a key milestone with the opening of the first section of a 21-km undersea tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra. The high-speed rail corridor, powered entirely by Japanese Shinkansen technology, has seen 310 km of viaducts completed, alongside rapid progress in track laying, electrical works, and station construction. Five of the 12 stations are complete, with three more nearing completion. The BKC station, located 32.5 metres underground, is designed to support a 95-metre structure above. The next-generation E10 Shin..

Mahindra, Osaka Ink Pact to Boost Japanese Investment
Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai (MIPCL), along with its Japanese stakeholder Sumitomo Corporation, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Osaka Prefecture and Osaka Industrial Development Bureau to support Osaka-based businesses entering India.The partnership aims to streamline entry for Japanese manufacturers, providing support such as business visits, regulatory guidance, and market insights. MIPCL and Sumitomo will act as local facilitators, while Osaka authorities will identify and recommend companies for expansion.With India’s projected GDP growth of 6.3 per cent in FY25..