Adani Power's ₹48,000 Cr 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Plant Launched in Assam

Karnataka Targets 66 GW Power Capacity by 2030; Clean Energy, Pumped Storage, Solar Park Expansion

Karnataka has unveiled a 10-year roadmap to scale its installed power capacity from 39 GW to 66 GW by 2030, with a strong focus on clean energy. The plan includes pumped storage, battery storage, solar park expansion, and significant private investment. This is crucial for students as it links to India's renewable energy targets, energy security, and state-specific schemes like PM-KUSUM.

Second Saraighat Double-Decker Bridge: Construction Begins for 1.3 km Rail-Cum-Road Link Over Brahmaputra

Construction has begun on the Second Saraighat Bridge, a double-decker rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra in Assam, along with 7.2 km of railway track doubling. This project, under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and executed by L&T, aims to boost multimodal connectivity in the Northeast. For exams, focus on the bridge's specifications: 1.3 km length, two rail lines, three-lane road, and the integration with NHAI road approaches.

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,640 Cr Greenfield ASR International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh

PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) International Airport at Bhogapuram, a greenfield project built under PPP mode at ₹5,640 crore. The airport, with 6 million annual passenger capacity, aims to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. For exams, this is a key example of infrastructure development under PPP, sustainable design, and regional connectivity strategy.

₹25,106 Cr for 18 Rail Projects to Boost Haldia Port Connectivity in Eastern India

Indian Railways has initiated 18 projects covering 2,455 km to decongest and enhance rail connectivity to Haldia Port, a key eastern gateway for freight. With a total sanctioned cost of ₹25,106 Cr for 8 projects, this is a major infrastructure push under PM Gati Shakti, directly relevant for Prelims data and Mains questions on logistics, port-rail integration, and regional development.

Cabinet Approves ₹8,970 Cr, 135.87 km NH-15 Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor with ELF for IAF

The Union Cabinet approved a 135.87 km, ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam, developed on BOT toll mode. It includes an emergency landing facility (ELF) for IAF, five bypasses, and connectivity to 8 PM Gati Shakti economic nodes. This project is a high-yield topic for Prelims data and Mains infrastructure/regional development.

Tamil Nadu CM Seeks National Project Status for Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar River Link: SPV Proposed

Tamil Nadu CM pushes for the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river linking project, a key inter-state water transfer initiative, seeking 'National Project' status and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for fast-track execution. This is crucial for augmenting TN's surface water resources and addressing drinking/irrigation needs, especially in southern districts.

Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar Link: TN CM Demands Full Execution to Save 5 Drought-Prone Districts

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay has appealed to PM Modi for full execution of the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river linking project, as the current NWDA plan to link Godavari-Pennar-Palar-Vellar would only benefit northern districts. The project, if implemented as per earlier plan, could provide permanent irrigation and drinking water to five southern districts facing drought, utilizing 1,100 TMC of Godavari water.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.