infrastructure

Unchecked high-rises strain Pune: PIL challenges rules permitting more construction

October 04, 2026 6:32 pm

A bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Maharashtra government, Pune civic body, and the central pollution control body after prominent Pune citizens, including former MP Vandana Chavan, filed a petition to halt extra FSI provisions.

Second Saraighat Bridge in Assam: New rail-cum-road link across Brahmaputra to boost Northeast connectivity

September 24, 2026 1:01 pm

Second Saraighat Bridge Assam: The Second Saraighat Rail-Cum-Road Bridge project in Assam will add a new link across the Brahmaputra, while doubling the Agthori-Kamakhya railway section to boost rail capacity and strengthen Northeast connectivity.

‘Judicial infra a constitutional duty not favour’, Rajasthan High Court rebukes state

September 17, 2026 12:25 pm

The Rajasthan High Court was hearing suo motu proceedings concerning the poor structural condition of its principal seat in Jodhpur, including the 21-metre-high central dome.

‘We've sent a rover to Moon, but can't rid roads of craters’: Suhel Seth on his book ‘WTF India’

August 18, 2026 6:47 pm

Rover on the Moon, rivers that are sewers, roads that are rivers. Are we collectively losing the plot? Suhel Seth's new book has a diagnosis and a prescription.

Air India to launch Mumbai-Toronto non-stop flights, upgrades Delhi-Toronto service

August 02, 2026 7:52 pm

Air India will launch non-stop Mumbai-Toronto flights and upgrade its Delhi-Toronto service, strengthening connectivity between India and Canada.

Changing City: How a twin-arm flyover is set to transform Navi Mumbai-Pune commute

July 31, 2026 4:59 pm

Delhi’s ‘killer dust’ exposes inadequacies in infrastructure and regulation

May 26, 2026 9:35 am

Rapid urbanisation within the city has increased vehicular traffic and construction activities, while natural ecosystems that once helped cleanse the air have been steadily lost. Pollution and construction regulations are ineffective or poorly applied

213 km journey in 2.5 hours: PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

April 14, 2026 2:17 pm

Built at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 150 minutes (2.5 hours), from the current six hours.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours: How it compares with flight and train

April 14, 2026 2:20 pm

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Launch on April 14: Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours. Compare travel time by road, flight and train, and check key route details.

Meet Nayak: India's largest single shield hard rock TBM for Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project

April 06, 2026 9:35 am

Nayak TBM, India’s largest hard rock tunnelling machine, will drive the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project, boosting Mumbai connectivity and reducing travel time.

India, UAE advance strategic partnership, exchange four agreements

February 11, 2016 4:00 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Advancing their strategic partnership, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday exchanged four agreements across various sectors, including cyber security, infrastructure, renewable energy and currency swap arrangements.The agreements were exchanged in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House here. A total of 16 agreements are expected to be signed between both nations during the Crown Prince's three day visit to India.

Four detained in connection to girls suicide in TN

January 25, 2016 7:26 am

Villupuram, Jan 25 (ANI): Four persons have been detained in connection with the suicide case of three girls in Tamil Nadu. The three girls in a two-page suicide note said the students had filed several complaints against college chairman Vasuki Subramanian but to no avail. Citing "torture" by the management, the girls hoped that their suicide would finally force the authorities to take action against the chairman. The girls accused the administration of charging 'excess fees' and never giving the bill. They also mentioned that the college lacked proper infrastructure and there was 'nothing to learn'.

Four detained in connection to girls suicide in TN

January 25, 2016 7:26 am

Villupuram, Jan 25 (ANI): Four persons have been detained in connection with the suicide case of three girls in Tamil Nadu. The three girls in a two-page suicide note said the students had filed several complaints against college chairman Vasuki Subramanian but to no avail. Citing "torture" by the management, the girls hoped that their suicide would finally force the authorities to take action against the chairman. The girls accused the administration of charging 'excess fees' and never giving the bill. They also mentioned that the college lacked proper infrastructure and there was 'nothing to learn'.

Four detained in connection to girls suicide in TN

January 25, 2016 7:26 am

Villupuram, Jan 25 (ANI): Four persons have been detained in connection with the suicide case of three girls in Tamil Nadu. The three girls in a two-page suicide note said the students had filed several complaints against college chairman Vasuki Subramanian but to no avail. Citing "torture" by the management, the girls hoped that their suicide would finally force the authorities to take action against the chairman. The girls accused the administration of charging 'excess fees' and never giving the bill. They also mentioned that the college lacked proper infrastructure and there was 'nothing to learn'.

We will make Mumbai the capital of startups: Devendra Fadnavis

January 16, 2016 6:30 am

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): Addressing a gathering at the launch of Start-Up India mission, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the Mumbai Government would make Mumbai ‘the capital of startups’ in the coming days. He said the youth of the country requires an ecosystem for their ideas to flourish and the government was committed to provide them proper infrastructure so that the startups could thrive. He added that Indians have majorly contributed to the growth of startups.