India’s highway authority has issued a project award to H.G. Infra Engineering for a six-lane access-controlled ring road segment in Odisha under the HAM framework, expanding the contractor’s order book and reinforcing long-term annuity-led infrastructure development in eastern India.
STRABAG’s subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured two large-scale contracts from Codelco to advance the underground transformation of the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. The project includes more than 54 kilometres of tunnelling and critical infrastructure works, with completion targeted for 2031 and a workforce of around 1,200.
Mizoram has proposed a ₹174.7 billion budget for FY2026–27, with allocations focused on agriculture, connectivity and social infrastructure. The plan includes continued funding for farmer support programmes and supplementary grants of ₹37.24 billion for the current fiscal, reflecting a calibrated approach to fiscal management and development spending.
Blue Jet Healthcare will invest approximately ₹23 billion to establish a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing complex in Andhra Pradesh’s Rambilli Industrial Park. The phased project, expected to be operational by FY2028–29, will expand capacity for contrast media intermediates and specialty chemicals while creating 2,000 jobs.
STRABAG’s subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured two large-scale contracts from Codelco to advance the underground transformation of the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. The project includes more than 54 kilometres of tunnelling and critical infrastructure works, with completion targeted for 2031 and a workforce of around 1,200.
Saipem has won new technology licensing and engineering contracts from Dangote Fertilizer covering six large-scale ammonia-urea complexes in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The projects, incorporating high-capacity urea units, are set to expand Africa’s fertilizer output and strengthen regional industrial integration.
Army
Zen Technologies has secured an INR 1.2 billion contract from India’s Ministry of Defence to deploy the country’s first Combat Training Node at the Infantry School in Mhow. The project will integrate over 60 simulators and Live-Virtual-Constructive systems to enhance infantry readiness and cost-efficient training.
Army
Zen Technologies has secured an INR 1.2 billion contract from India’s Ministry of Defence to deploy the country’s first Combat Training Node at the Infantry School in Mhow. The project will integrate over 60 simulators and Live-Virtual-Constructive systems to enhance infantry readiness and cost-efficient training.
Navy
Naval Group has extended its in-service support (ISS) agreement with the Egyptian Navy for five years, covering seven frontline vessels including a FREMM frigate, two helicopter carriers and four Gowind corvettes. The deal reinforces long-term industrial cooperation and local workforce development in Egypt.
Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, a 1 GW-scale project planned 44 km off Stonehaven, has submitted its onshore planning application to Aberdeenshire Council. The development is expected to create a £1 billion supply chain opportunity and power more than one million homes.
The African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 6.5 million commitment to the Saviu II venture capital fund to strengthen seed-stage technology financing in Francophone West and Central Africa. The investment, supported by the European Commission under Boost Africa, aims to accelerate digital entrepreneurship and regional market integration.
The African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 6.5 million commitment to the Saviu II venture capital fund to strengthen seed-stage technology financing in Francophone West and Central Africa. The investment, supported by the European Commission under Boost Africa, aims to accelerate digital entrepreneurship and regional market integration.
Onton has raised $7.5 million in seed funding led by Footwork, with participation from Liquid 2, Parable Ventures and 43, bringing total funding to about $10 million. The capital will support product expansion, team growth and international market development.
OpenAI has introduced a new shopping research experience within ChatGPT, enabling users to receive personalized, in-depth product buying guides. The feature is rolling out across mobile and web to logged-in users and offers expanded usage limits during the holiday season.
NVIDIA has announced a £2 billion investment to supercharge the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem. The initiative aims to improve access to advanced computing, support emerging AI founders, create jobs, and strengthen the U.K.’s global standing in the AI sector.
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