PM Modi concerned over passport delivery, delay in infra projects

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 21:21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday voiced concern over inefficient delivery of passports as also the delay in vital infrastructure projects and directed the departments concerned to address these issues.

Sebi bans three firms from raising money from public

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 14:44

Market regulator Sebi has barred three firms -Matribhumi Projects, Jugantor Realty and Waris Finance and Investment- and their directors from mobilising money from investors through the issuance of securities for allegedly violating public issue norms.

China approves $21 bn worth of subway system projects

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:20

China's top economic planner has approved two subway system projects worth 129.8 billion yuan ($20.91 billion), according to documents published on Tuesday, continuing a run of infrastructure approvals as the government looks to support its slowing economy.

NTPC commissions 1st 250 mw unit of much, delayed Assam project

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:38

"The entire 750 MW project will be completed by 2016. It got delayed due to various social disturbances, law and order issues and extreme weather conditions," the official said, adding it was scheduled to complete by 2012.

SoftBank keen to invest in renewable energy in Andhra

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:24

Son told Naidu that SoftBank has formed a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises to make investments in renewable energy in India.

SoftBank, Bharti and Foxconn in JV for $20 bn Indian solar projects

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 18:10

Betting big on India's renewable energy sector, Japan's SoftBank Corp together with Sunil Mittal's Bharti Enterprises and Taiwanese mobile handset maker Foxconn will invest USD 20 billion to generate 20 gigawatt of solar power.

PM to launch 3 mega urban project on Jun 25

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 23:55

The NDA government is all set to launch three mega urban projects worth Rs 4 lakh crores, which would be unveiled with much fanfare by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

'Housing for All' scheme launched, interest relief for urban poor

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 17:37

Government Wednesday launched its 'Housing for All by 2022' mission and approved a substantial increase in interest relief on loan for the urban poor to promote affordable homes.

Adani Group inks pact to set up 10K MW solar park in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 19:59

"This project will be India's largest solar park and will also house manufacturing facilities to be set up under the country's ambitious Make In India initiative," Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said in the statement.

BHEL starts NTPC's 800-MW Koldam hydro power plant

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 13:25

"Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned all the four units of NTPC's 4x200 MW Koldam Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Himachal Pradesh," BHEL said in a statement.

NHIDCL to award Rs 1.3-tn highway projects in tough terrain

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 12:32

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) will also be laying out 1,500 km of highways in various states under Modi government's ambitious Bharat Mala project.