The new bridge will eliminate the need for heavy vehicles to take detours of over 100 kms between North Bihar districts, easing regional traffic congestion, particularly in areas previously strained by diverted freight movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹18.7 billion Aunta-Simaria Ganga Bridge Project on Friday, part of a broader ₹120 billion infrastructure...
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Reacting to Trump tariffs, India, Brazil expand oil ties: S&P Global Commodity Insights
Sky-high US tariffs are prompting India and Brazil to explore opportunities to boost oil trade, as New Delhi looks for alternatives to Russian oil, while Brazil scouts for newer markets for its growing crude output, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Russian oil flows to India continue, but Indian refiners are preparing for the worst...
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India Achieves 100 GW Solar PV Milestone with ALMM-Driven Expansion
This solar PV manufacturing boom has driven a near 400 per cent rise in the number of manufacturers, growing from 21 in 2021 to 100 today. India’s efforts to develop a robust renewable energy equipment manufacturing ecosystem received a major boost with the country attaining 100 GW capacity in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing under the...
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India Modernises Maritime Laws with Merchant Shipping and Sea Cargo Bills Passed by Parliament
The approval of two bills advances the country’s legislative intent to align its shipping laws with global standards. India’s shipping sector received a major legislative boost on Wednesday as Parliament passed two landmark bills introduced by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea...
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Kandla Port Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone with Megawatt-Scale Green Hydrogen Plant Launch
Generating 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually, the plant sets the pace for sustainable operations and maritime decarbonisation across India. In a major boost to India’s efforts to develop a robust green hydrogen ecosystem, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has successfully launched a 1 MW green hydrogen power plant within four months of Prime...
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Indian Railways to Add 574 km Under ₹1.1 Trillion Multitracking Plan
Environmental gains are equally significant, with the projects expected to reduce oil imports by 160 million litres and curb carbon dioxide emissions by 5.15 billion kilogrammes, the equivalent of planting 200 million trees. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major multitracking projects that will expand...
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Defence Budget Set for Rs.500 Billion Top-up
Following successful missile strikes on nine major terror camps in Pakistan, India is reportedly considering an additional Rs.500 billion defence allocation this fiscal, according to government sources. The military operation, which began on 7 May, was later extended to 11 air bases, crippling Pakistan’s air defence infrastructure. The neighbouring country has long been accused of...
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India is ready to build for the world!
With a proposed $3 billion capex plan, INOXGFL Group—a 90-year-old chemicals-to-renewables powerhouse—is making big bets on India’s transition to green energy. Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group, tells INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY in this exclusive interview that, driven by geopolitical realignments, India is uniquely positioned to scale its manufacturing capabilities across electronics, solar, wind, and battery technologies....
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Are Projects facing a 90 percent barrier?
How come we manage to plan such that we always have projects that are 90% complete questions PRATAP PADODE, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council We know that we lose nearly Rs 1 trillion a year on account of delays in projects. But keeping mega projects lingering on and on is a complete financial disaster. As...
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Road construction industry to launch RAHSTA Expo 2024
14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo – India’s biggest road exhibition – will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024. 14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo – India’s biggest road exhibition – will be held...