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Indian Railways approves INR 8.7 billion network upgrade to boost capacity across Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal

Indian Railways has cleared infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 8.72 billion spanning maintenance depots and corridor upgrades across three zones. The investments target higher passenger throughput, improved freight efficiency and reduced congestion in key rail corridors linked to ports and industrial regions.

India | 2 days ago

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Bengaluru Suburban Railway positions 148-km network as congestion and emissions solution

Karnataka’s 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is expected to carry nearly 1.9 million passengers daily and significantly reduce surface congestion by integrating with Metro, rail and bus systems. The Rs.23,342 crore initiative aims to modernise urban mobility while lowering emissions and improving multimodal connectivity.

2 days ago • India

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign agreement to develop high-speed rail link between Riyadh and Doha

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed an agreement to build a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, aiming to improve regional mobility and fast travel between the two capitals.

2 days ago • Qatar;Saudi Arabia

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AFDB commits EUR 6.5 million to Saviu II to scale early-stage tech ventures in Francophone Africa

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.

Industry & Manufacturing | 9 minutes ago

STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN wins major Codelco contracts for Chuquicamata underground expansion

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.

Agriculture & Food | 10 minutes ago

Mizoram tables ₹174.7 billion FY27 budget prioritising agriculture and connectivity

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.

Health & Medical | 1 hour ago

Blue Jet Healthcare to invest ₹23 billion in Andhra Pradesh pharma complex targeting FY29 commissioning

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.