In a move that will put additional cost on mobile companies, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) suggested that the Government should collect a one-time fee from operators with 2G spectrum.
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Green Ferry Infrastructure on Yamuna to Transform Delhi Cruises and Transport: Sonowal
Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
India’s Spacetech Startups Propel Sector Towards $45 Billion Growth, Says Jitendra Singh
THINK Gas Signs Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement with Shell Energy India
Navi Mumbai Airport to Launch on Dec 25 with 23 Daily Flights; IndiGo, Akasa, Air India Lead Rollout
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO Sign MoU to Develop Smart Tech Solutions for National Security
NHAI Launches Fortnightly Updates for Projects Under Bidding
India Expands Energy Security with Landmark US LPG Deal
MoS Pemmasani Calls for Global Cybersecurity Unity at WTDC‑25
Minister Puri Highlights $68 Billion Indo‑Japan Energy Partnership in Tokyo
India Maps 224 GW Pumped Storage Potential as Policy Push Gains Momentum, Says Manohar Lal
IndiGo Expands Long‑Haul Network with Direct Delhi-Manchester Dreamliner Service
India’s Century‑Old Infrastructure Cooperative Pioneer, ULCCS, Secures ICA’s Global Heritage Recognition
Air India to Resume Non-Stop Flights to Shanghai from February 2026
India Urges Inclusive EU Space Act to Support Global Space Governance
S&P Global Rebrands Commodity Insights as S&P Global Energy
NITI Aayog Calls for Energy Market Reform Amid Global Transition and Geopolitical Challenges
Godrej Aerospace Delivers Human-Rated Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan Mission
Railway Board Tightens Garbage Disposal Rules for Trains
All that shines
As it has been reported in the media, more than half of our country’s infrastructure projects are running overtime, and PPP projects are delayed more than EPC projects.
Look what's not moved: The Bill on the biggest immovable
Political expediency seems to be hijacking our land acquisition laws. On the one hand, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have declared that acquisition can only occur by consent, and the Land Acquisition Act will not be invoked.
There is a large gap in demand over supply of bank credit among bankable and viable projects
As the leader in a consortium lending to the Vizhinjam Seaport, State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will play a major role in Kerala’s industrialisation.
EPC: Who should be responsible for our projects?
Although, arguably, the best method for an infrastructure project, Engineering Procurement and Contract (EPC) is still being debated for loopholes in accountability.
EPC gives scope to value engineering and project cost optimisation
The Engineering, Construction and Contracts (ECC) Division of L&T, whose major activity is under EPC, has a claim to be the largest construction and EPC company in the country.
British India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) launched
The Britain India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) was launched in UK to facilitate the development of infrastructure in India with the involvement of senior officials from both sides and the major private sector players in infrastructure development.
JV for WB's coal-to-liquid project
Coal India (CIL), NMDC and the Government of West Bengal have proposed to form a JV to make liquid fuel from coal.
Metro work begins mid-Feb
A joint venture of Transtonnelstroy and Afcons Infrastructure has been awarded contracts worth Rs 2,598 crore for execution of the Chennai Metro Project.
Singapore investments for DMIC
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has asked Singaporean firms to invest in India’s infrastructure sector, especially in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

