UP govt tables Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for 2025–26; power, health, cities in focus — 7 key points to know

    UP govt tables Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for 2025–26; power, health, cities in focus — 7 key points to know

    The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Monday, December 22, presented a Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for the financial year 2025–26 in the Assembly, signalling its intent to push growth while strengthening priority sectors such as energy, healthcare, urban infrastructure and industrial development. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said the additional outlay is aimed at…

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    Maharashtra clears revised Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway plan; major route changes approved — Key updates

      Maharashtra clears revised Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway plan; major route changes approved — Key updates

      The state Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, authorised a revised alignment for the forthcoming Nagpur–Chandrapur Motorway, bringing Maharashtra one step closer to resolving long-standing connectivity and congestion challenges. The decision, taken on Tuesday, incorporates detailed suggestions from the Centre’s Gati Shakti Portal and reflects the state’s push to streamline infrastructure…

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      Cabinet gives over Rs 19,900 crore boost to infra & strategic sectors—A quick take

        Cabinet gives over Rs 19,900 crore boost to infra & strategic sectors—A quick take

        Key Decisions at Cabinet Meeting, November 26: The Union Cabinet — the central government’s top decision-making panel — has approved four major projects involving investments of Rs 19,919 crore. The four projects are: Pune Metro Rail Project Phase 2 (Rs 9,858 crore), Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) incentives (Rs 7,280 crore) and multitracking projects in…

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        Railways cuts freight charges for bulk cement transport: What’s the new rate?

          Railways cuts freight charges for bulk cement transport: What’s the new rate?

          Indian Railways has announced a major reduction in freight charges for transporting bulk cement in tank containers, a move expected to lower overall cement prices – especially for housing and infrastructure projects. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the revised policy in New Delhi on November 18, calling it a “game changer” aimed at reducing construction…

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          Cabinet likely to clear IIFCL IPO today: Sources

            Cabinet likely to clear IIFCL IPO today: Sources

            The Union Cabinet — chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi — is likely to approve a proposed initial public offer (IPO) by state-run India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) at its meeting on Wednesday, sources told Zee Business. The news comes at a time when India Infrastructure Finance Company, a public sector undertaking (PSU), has announced…

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            Tolling begins on Dwarka Expressway as NHAI allows three-day relief for local commuters

              Tolling begins on Dwarka Expressway as NHAI allows three-day relief for local commuters

              Tolling officially began on the Dwarka Expressway early on Sunday, November 9, taking many daily commuters by surprise. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) commenced toll collection at the Bijwasan plaza around 8 am, marking the first such implementation on the newly developed corridor linking Delhi and Gurugram. Motorists said they were unaware that…

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              BHEL Q2FY26 Results: Profit triples to Rs 375 crore, revenue rises 14% YoY

                BHEL Q2FY26 Results: Profit triples to Rs 375 crore, revenue rises 14% YoY

                Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Wednesday, October 29, reported a sharp turnaround in its July-September quarter results, with consolidated net profit rising nearly threefold to Rs 374.9 crore from Rs 106.2 crore a year earlier. The improvement reflects stronger project execution and better operational efficiency across its key business segments. Revenue from operations rose…

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                CM Yogi Adityanath inspects Noida International Airport ahead of October 30 inauguration

                  CM Yogi Adityanath inspects Noida International Airport ahead of October 30 inauguration

                  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, October 25, carried out a detailed inspection of the Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar. He reviewed construction progress, terminal readiness and inauguration arrangements ahead of the airport’s formal opening on October 30. Accompanied by senior officials from the district administration, Noida International Airport Limited…

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                  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates four-lane Mahudi-Pilvai road ahead of Diwali

                    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates four-lane Mahudi-Pilvai road ahead of Diwali

                    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday, October 12, inaugurated the newly developed four-lane road connecting the Jain pilgrimage site Mahudi with Pilvai. The 4.45 km stretch, built at a cost of Rs 20 crore, is expected to ease traffic, reduce travel time and improve connectivity between Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar and Vijapur. Boost to pilgrim travel and…

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