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Conceived in 2007 with a 2016 deadline, the 555-km Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project has faced severe delays, land acquisition woes, and contractor issues, leading to widespread criticism.

JCB India unveiled 10 new construction machines, including advanced backhoe loaders, among 21 products showcased at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, boosting domestic manufacturing, fuel efficiency, and digital integration.

City group Kochi First raised concerns with officials over the proposed Phase 3 metro alignment, questioning road connectivity, project costs, and the exclusion of key transport hubs, while suggesting an alternative bypass route.

The Indian government assured that new data centres will have negligible freshwater demand using advanced cooling. Backed by a $90 billion investment pipeline, India added 387 MW of capacity in 2025.

SANY India showcased 31 machines, including 13 new product launches, featuring advanced electric equipment for construction, mining, and transport at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026 under the theme 'Forging the Future Together.'

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu urged India to boost global aerospace supply chain participation by developing domestic capabilities to design, certify, and manufacture components.

Shakti Pumps launched its patented S4RM technology and stainless steel pumps at IFAT Mumbai 2026, offering up to 10% higher efficiency and 50% lower starting current for industrial and agricultural applications.

Systematic Industries shares rose 3.13% to Rs. 285 after securing an Rs. 824.2 million contract from POWERGRID for the supply and erection of optical ground wire across India.

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved Metro Line 13, a 25.03-km corridor featuring 16 stations, designed to connect Bhayandar with Virar and cut travel time to 10 minutes.

Northern Railway launched 24/7 OTP-based digital luggage lockers across four major Delhi stations to help passengers securely store belongings using mobile authentication and digital payments.