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Kolkata's private aircraft traffic surged with 50 movements in two weeks, signaling urban growth and its role as an economic gateway. This rise, however, pressures infrastructure and raises environmental concerns, prompting calls for decentralised aviation.

A new Vande Bharat sleeper service between Guwahati and Kolkata will boost eastern India's connectivity, offering faster overnight travel. This modern rail link aims to enhance economic integration, reduce emissions, and improve regional mobility, serving thousands of passengers.

Indian Railways approved ₹895.30 crore for infrastructure. ₹671.72 crore upgrades Kolkata Metro's power, reducing train intervals to 2.5 minutes. ₹223.58 crore reconstructs a critical freight bridge, enhancing urban transit and industrial connectivity.

Jamshedpur-Kolkata rail corridor plans to eliminate three heavily used level crossings via grade separation. This aims to boost safety, speed, and freight efficiency, reducing delays and supporting economic growth in eastern India.

Kolkata's Blue Line metro receives public funding for upgrades to boost urban mobility. Improvements aim to reduce delays, enhance capacity for lakhs of commuters, and modernize systems, ensuring reliable, low-carbon transport.

Railways, Metro and port projects delayed due to land acquisition issues are expected to gather pace after the BJP formed its first government in the state

PM Modi Development Projects: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation for significant development projects in Telangana, highlighting initiatives like the PM MITRA Park aimed at boosting India's textile industry and creating jobs for women.

A team at the University of Hong Kong has developed a new “super steel” that can survive the harsh conditions needed to make green hydrogen from seawater. The material uses an unexpected double-protection mechanism that resists corrosion far better than conventional stainless steel. Even more impressive, it could replace costly titanium parts used in today’s hydrogen systems.

Thane authorities identify 14 landslide-prone zones in vulnerable hill areas like Kalwa and Mumbra bypass for monsoon preparedness. Outreach and evacuation plans are underway amid climate-linked urban vulnerability concerns.

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