Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Hyderabad is hosting IREC 2026, India's first global real estate conference, gathering over 2,000 delegates from 35 countries. The India Housing Report revealed primary sales valued at 3.63 lakh crore in H1 2026.

Union Minister V. Somanna laid the foundation stone for a Rs. 108-crore four-lane Road Over Bridge between Guntur and Nambur stations, highlighting major railway infrastructure expansions and achievements across Andhra Pradesh.

Union Minister Amit Shah will launch railway projects worth Rs 1,542 crore in Gujarat, featuring India's first LNG-powered train, safety systems, and locomotive maintenance facilities to enhance infrastructure.

The NHAI targets December-end to complete Phase-I of the 46-km ring road project, aiming to ease regional traffic and improve connectivity without major obstructions.

IIFL Home Finance signed a $150 million loan agreement with JICA to expand affordable housing finance for low-income women across India, supporting financial inclusion and homeownership.

A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks a 24x7 helpline and safety audits for student paying guest accommodations following a building collapse that killed seven people, including five students.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy undertakes his 78th Delhi visit to pursue 47 pending state proposals, including the Rs 38,595 crore Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, amid political debate over frequent travel.

The Railway Board sanctioned two major infrastructure projects worth Rs 4,178 crore to expand rail lines in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, aiming to enhance freight and passenger connectivity by 2029-30.

Indian Railways has commissioned the advanced KAVACH Version 4.0 indigenous train protection system across 108 route km on the South Central Railway, enhancing safety and reliability with planned nationwide deployment.

Indian Railways approved four infrastructure projects worth Rs. 7.36 billion across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat, focusing on train protection, electronic interlocking, electric supply, and a road overbridge.