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Kochi corporation plans to form a nine-member special purpose vehicle, Kerala Waterways Ltd, to take over the profitable operation of RoRo ferry services from KSINC, pending council and state approvals.

The proposed 1 GW Naraj AI data centre in Odisha faces transparency demands over land, water, power, incentives, and environmental arrangements following a letter from former minister Srikant Kumar Jena.

The Government of Maharashtra issued a ₹0.15 crore tender for civil works to improve passage and drainage systems in Govandi, Mumbai. Bids close on October 31, 2026, with a 60-day completion period.

The RBI's new Rs 169-crore data centre in Odisha faces public scrutiny over potential high water demand for cooling systems ahead of its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service offers free bus passes for AUDA senior citizens and introduces new routes from Shela to ISKCON and Thaltej to improve suburban connectivity.

Three people suffered minor injuries after a staff bus collided with a stationary waste dumper on a city bridge at night. Police have initiated an investigation into the accident.

India has emerged as a global refining superpower, ranking fourth globally. With capacity targeted to reach 309.5 MMTPA by 2030, India continues expanding through major refinery projects and processing diverse crude grades.

The Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge at 359 meters and 1,315 meters long, successfully completed India's challenging Kashmir rail project after decades of engineering breakthroughs.

Union Minister Manohar Lal emphasized integrating urban mobility with city planning using the 3-I framework. He highlighted approvals for 9 metro projects covering 174 km and the deployment of 1,100 electric buses.

NHAI has restricted soil excavation and removal near national highway interchanges and ramps to preserve land for landscaping, plantation, and drainage management, applying the rule to all ongoing and future projects.