Nitin Gadkari announces over Rs 500 crore for highway strengthening & widening in Bengal: What will change for commuters travelling on NH-14 and NH-114

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India's infrastructure challenge shifts from raising capital to making projects investable: Deloitte.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India's infrastructure challenge has evolved from capital raising to the need for investable projects. A significant proportion of respondents view private-sector participation and complex approval processes as major obstacles. The report emphasizes the necessity of mod

India’s urban heat debate is too often reduced to warnings, drinking-water kiosks and arguments over air-conditioning. The harder question is who can afford to act on official advice. Effective heat policy must protect outdoor workers’ incomes, improve poorly ventilated homes and keep essential services running. Cities need locally appropriate thresholds, funded response plans and measurable obligations—not another document that becomes visible only during a heatwave.

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “HMSI flags pressure from rising costs.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India anticipates a booming festive season compared to last year. Dealers are optimistic about the demand during the festivities, and dispatches are proceeding well. Despite better business conditions, rising material costs are creating profitability challenges for the company. The situation in

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Credit offtake stays ahead of banks' deposit growth.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[In the second quarter of FY27, advances at several banks grew significantly faster than deposit growth. Smaller banks, such as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and Karnataka Bank, recorded impressive credit expansions. Larger public sector banks like Bank of India and Canara Bank also saw substantial growth in advanc