CIDCO Fast Tracks Water Projects To Meet 2050 Navi Mumbai Demand

BigBloc Unveils ESG Profile on ESG World Platform

BigBloc Construction, a leading manufacturer of Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) Blocks and Panels in India, has launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Profile on the ESG World platform. The move underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability, governance transparency, and responsible business practices. Accessible via the company’s website under the ‘Sustainability’ section, the ESG Profile provides real-time access to key ESG data for investors, analysts, ESG rating agencies, and financial institutions, aligned with global benchmarks. “BigBloc Con..

Indian Railways Sanctions 237 Projects Worth Rs 1.9 Trn

The Indian Railways has sanctioned 237 projects (including 40 new lines, 17 gauge conversions, and 180 doubling schemes) totalling 9,703 km at an estimated Rs 1.90 trillion since FY23, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament.Additionally, 892 route surveys covering 61,462 km have been sanctioned during this period. The pace of track commissioning has increased, with 34,428 km added from 2014–2025, compared to 7,599 km from 2009–2014.This acceleration is credited to the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which has improved project coordination and reduced costs through better survey met..

Kernex Wins Rs 21 Crore Kavach Safety Upgrade Contract

Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd has secured a Rs 21.03 crore order from South Central Railways to upgrade the Kavach automatic train protection (ATP) system on the Bidar–Parli Vaijnath section.The contract, awarded to the Kernex–VRRC JV, involves upgrading Kavach from Version 3.2 to 4.0 along the route between Sadashivpet Road and Parbhani. The stations themselves are excluded from the scope.The project is expected to be completed within 24 months. Kavach is India’s indigenous ATP system aimed at enhancing train safety by preventing collisions and signal-passing incidents. ..