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Not just Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Gadkari announces ?5 lakh cr road push for UP
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari inaugurate Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in UP
Union ministers and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. This new six-lane access-controlled highway cost Rs 4,200 crore to build. The project is expected to cut travel time between the two cities to just 40 minutes. It features an Intelligent Traffic Management System for enhanced safety and efficiency. The expressway will boost regional development and create new employment opportunities.
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate ?4,700 crore 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur NE-6 Expressway
Private capital should play a much larger role in India's infrastructure development: Rajkiran Rai, MD & CEO, NaBFID
India requires infrastructure investments of nearly Rs 770 lakh crore over the next 20 years. This requirement cannot be met through budgetary resources alone; private capital will need to play a larger role, says Rajkiran Rai, managing director and chief executive of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
Indian Railways launches first MEMU train in Northeast, boosting Tripura-Assam connectivity
Rajasthan refinery has used as much steel as can build 40 Eiffel Towers and 5 Burj Khalifas: Modi
Ashwini Vaishnaw & Odisha CM Majhi launch new Puri to Koraput Express for daytime travel
HUDCO to provide up to $10.50 billion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects
Bihar is set to receive a massive financial boost for its urban development. Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has inked a preliminary deal to offer up to ₹1 trillion ($10.50 billion) in loans over five years. These funds will fuel urban infrastructure projects, including land acquisition, and even support the creation of new satellite cities.
Kolkata trams to get an upgrade, AC coaches and new routes including Dakshineswar–Kalighat proposed
Metro infrastructure boost: Patna Metro corridor expands with new ISBT–Malahipakdi stretch
A coastal city in the south is quietly powering India's AI future
Visakhapatnam is emerging as India's next AI infrastructure hub, attracting massive investments from tech giants like Google and Reliance. The city's strategic coastal location, coupled with potential for clean energy and robust industrial capabilities, makes it ideal for data centers and subsea cables, according to experts. This development, analysts say, promises to boost India's digital resilience and AI capabilities, positioning the nation for significant growth in the global tech landscape.
JSW Infra raises ?7,503 crore via QIP to fund capex plan
JSW Infrastructure has successfully raised ₹7,503 crore through a unique Qualified Institutions Placement, combining a primary issuance and a promoter's offer-for-sale. This significant capital infusion will fuel the company's ambitious ₹39,000 crore expansion plans, meet public shareholding norms, and expand its investor base.
Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge over Brahmaputra set to boost Assam-Meghalaya connectivity via NH-127B
Haryana, Rajasthan sign pact to implement Yamuna water project
Haryana and Rajasthan have inked a historic pact for the Yamuna Water Project, a move that will finally implement a 1994 water-sharing agreement. Union Home Minister Amit Shah oversaw the signing, which promises to deliver Rajasthan's share of Yamuna waters via an underground pipeline. This initiative aims to address the critical drinking water needs of several water-stressed districts in Rajasthan, marking a significant milestone for both states.