The World Bank (WB) signed a $648 million loan agreement with THDC India to build the Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydro electric project on the AlaknÂanda river in Uttarakhand.
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India’s Rooftop Solar Push Accelerates as PM Surya Ghar Nears 5 Million Homes
PM Modi Looks East to Future After Bhogapuram Airport Unveiling
India Approves ₹50.7 Billion Scheme for Floating Solar Projects with Energy Storage
Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Join Forces to Explore eVTOL Medical Logistics in India
REC, PFC Seal ₹268.5 Billion Loan Deal for 2,400 MW Meja Thermal Project
Tata Power Renewables Breaks Ground on 800 MW Hybrid Project in Andhra Pradesh
RECPDCL Transfers Two Key Power Transmission SPVs to Power Grid and Terralight Solar
Inox Wind Wins ₹16 Billion Repeat Order from NLC India for 200 MW Project
GAIL and RCF Ink Pact to Build 1.27 MMTPA Gas‑Based Fertiliser Plant in Maharashtra
Texmaco, Touax, TrinityRail JV to Invest ₹18 Billion in 100 Rakes to Boost Railcar Leasing
India’s Aviation Minister Pushes Cost‑Effective SAF Rollout From 2027
Vedanta Uses 4 Billion Units of Clean Energy in FY2026, Cuts Emissions
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India to Develop 44 Airports Under Hub‑and‑Spoke Plan, Civil Aviation Secretary Says
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REC Declares First Interim Dividend as Q1 Profit Jumps 23%
India Nears Two Clean Energy Milestones as BRESE 2026 Set to Welcome Global Leaders to New Delhi
Location Intelligence: The Invisible Layer Powering India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
SEZ: The Dealmakers' Dealbreaker
The government's highly motivated optimism on SEZs is not reflected among the practitioners, and it should come as small surprise that after a lengthy wild goose chase by our office, the Commerce Ministry officials kept bouncing us around from bureaucrat to another, confusing matters, and in effect dodging hard questions.
Promises Unmade
Our central bureaucracy has been highly optimistic in its forecast of growth from our SEZs. Even today, the Special Economic Zones look incredibly lucrative… on paper.
Haryana's nuke plans grow
Haryana government has shortlisted two locations for setting up its second nuclear power plant.
Road safety infra: Towards a mission in safety
The patronage of road transport will continue to dominate the transport scene in India as in the rest of the world, with serious implications on safety unless infrastructure is made safe.
Trim VAT on diesel says dpda
The Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) has requested the state to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel to nine per cent from 12.5 per cent.
IIFCL signs $250 mn deal with ADB
The government, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the IIFCL have signed a $250 million loan agreement for tranche 2 of the ongoing Second India Infrastructure Project Financing Facility.
Biomass can meet all power requirement of Haryana
According to a study conducted by the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (Hareda), about 1,019 MW of power is enough to make Haryana self-reliant.
Haryana plans AN international cargo airport
According to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, an international cargo airport would be set up in Haryana territory falling in the national capital region (NCR) of New Delhi.
Metro covers ring road, lines to spread into UP, Haryana
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed significant changes in its Phase 3 expansion programme.

