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A new permanent pumping facility with four pumps totaling 2,500 kilolitres per hour capacity and a 250 kVA generator has been commissioned to tackle recurring waterlogging in Delhi's Civil Lines.

Zinc prices today remained firm across global and domestic markets, supported by tight refined metal availability outside China and stable demand from the galvanizing sector. LME and MCX prices edged higher as traders monitored inventory levels, smelter production, and broader macroeconomic developments, keeping the near-term market outlook positive.

A Hyderabad fintech secured approval as a Customer Operating Unit under the Bharat Bill Payment System, enabling nationwide interoperable digital bill payments across multiple categories and strengthening India's financial infrastructure.

The Centre's commitment to the E20 petrol policy, maintaining a 20 percent ethanol blending target, boosts Telangana's biofuel economy by driving agricultural demand, manufacturing growth, and clean energy investments.

MS structural steel prices in India remained largely stable this week as healthy infrastructure demand and disciplined mill supplies offset monsoon-related execution delays. Primary mills maintained pricing, while secondary markets witnessed steady buying supported by firm scrap and billet costs. The overall market continues to show a stable-to-firm outlook.

The Indian pipe market presents a mixed picture as of 21 July 2026. Ductile Iron (DI) pipe prices remain firm due to tight supply and strong government infrastructure backing. Meanwhile, Mild Steel Electric Resistance Welded (MS ERW) pipe prices are steady with a mild positive bias, supported by stable Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) costs.

The development authority offers 1,224 ready flats in Narela at a 25% discount, with prices starting from 33.40 lakh, aiming to boost affordable housing and urban growth.

A shortage of operational train rakes in the Delhi region led to the cancellation of multiple long-distance and suburban services on Friday, severely disrupting daily commuter and inter-city passenger movement.

A Hyderabad firm partnered with DRDO to manufacture India’s first indigenous 350 kg thrust expendable turbojet engine, completed in two years, boosting national aerospace manufacturing and defense capabilities.

Civic authorities and power utilities in the region have strengthened coordination and planned four new substations to improve infrastructure resilience and prevent monsoon-related power and water supply disruptions.