Latest Infrastructure News & Updates

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) An Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-backed data platform and a Japanese construction technology firm have signed an agreement to unlock vast but underutilised construction data for artificial intelligence (AI)-led urban development.DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of IISc Bengaluru’s Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG), and ONESTRUCTION Inc., a Tottori-based specialist in open-standard built environment data, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Hanoi, April 23 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam’s top leader To Lam agreed to advance cooperation in energy and infrastructure during summit talks, including Vietnam’s possible revival of its nuclear power programme, Seoul’s top security official said on Thursday.In Wednesday’s talks, Lam, who serves as general secretary of the Communist Party, “welcomed” Korean companies’ participation in Vietnam’s energy transition, including the potential construction of a nuclear pow…

Washington, April 23 (IANS) India’s transformation is being powered by a “primary and core impulse” of economic growth, prosperity, and national security, India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, outlining sweeping changes in governance, infrastructure, and technology.Speaking at The New India Conference in Washington, Kwatra said: “The primary impulse remains economic growth and prosperity… and the other challenges that we face to our national security, including c…

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a move to enhance road safety and modernise vehicle inspections, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed officials to fast-track the establishment of 53 Automated Testing Stations across Maharashtra. He emphasised that vehicle fitness certification must transition entirely to these registered automated centres to ensure transparency and precision.The directions were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at his official residence…

Patna, April 23 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Bihar following the state government’s decision to develop satellite townships in 11 cities, including Patna. As part of the plan, the NDA government has imposed a temporary ban on the purchase and sale of land in the identified areas, triggering sharp reactions from Opposition leaders.Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, strongly criticised the move, calling it shocking and difficult to understand.In a post on…

Guwahati, April 22 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken a comprehensive review of its ongoing safety drive and infrastructural preparedness, particularly in anticipation of the four-month-long monsoon season from June to September, officials said on Wednesday.​ NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated that NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted an extensive inspection of the Bairabi (along the Assam-Mizoram border)–Badarpu…

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India’s economy has developed strong resilience to high energy prices and is capable of sustaining growth above 7 per cent even if crude oil costs remain in the range of $90–100 per barrel, Assocham said on Wednesday.The industry body noted that over the past two and a half decades, India has successfully absorbed multiple oil price shocks without derailing its growth trajectory.Data analysed for the period from 2000-01 to 2025-26 shows that some of India’s stron…

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government will hold an Open House in the national capital on April 27 to discuss issues related to import of steel amid the global tensions.The Ministry of Steel said that companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. “The Open House will be conducted from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative…

Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) Odisha government’s State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) on Tuesday approved as many as 18 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 3,877.14 crore. According to an official statement, these industrial projects, approved during the 146th meeting of the SLSWCA, Odisha, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, are expected to generate 7,565 employment opportunities. The industries are proposed to be established across 11 districts, including Bal…

Jammu, April 21 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for “building India which our freedom fighters once dreamt of and in which every section and every individual is part of the mainstream of progress”. “India is moving decisively towards becoming a developed nation. The goal of 2047 is not merely a date; it is a national resolve,” the L-G said while speaking at the statue unveiling ceremony of Vijay Bahadur Singh, a well‑known social worker and the …