Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Wed, 16 Sept 2026
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
Five States and Delhi sign Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement for dam on Tons river
On 15 September 2026, the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement in New Delhi, in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
Ashwini Vaishnaw opens Shivlakha GCT and dedicates Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat
On 15 September 2026, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated, dedicated or laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, and flagged off a salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur.
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
India approves export of up to 654 MW of power to flood-hit Nepal till December 2026
On 14 September 2026, the Ministry of Power announced approval for exporting electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority for 18 hours a day from 13 September to 31 December 2026, after floods damaged Nepal's hydropower plants.
NHAI plans AI-based upgrade of the 1033 National Highway Helpline
On 14 September 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said it plans to upgrade the 1033 National Highway Helpline with Artificial Intelligence, real-time location tracking and smart emergency-response systems.
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
Mizoram's Bairabi–Sairang railway line completes one year with over 15 lakh passengers
On 13 September 2026, the Ministry of Railways marked one year of the 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang railway line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 September 2025, which brought Mizoram's capital region onto the national rail network.
Coal Ministry says supply to Punjab's power plants is adequate amid reports of power cuts
On 13 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal said adequate coal has been made available to Punjab's thermal power plants, responding to media reports linking long power cuts in the State to coal shortages.
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World form a 50:50 joint venture for the International Ship Repair Facility in Kochi
On 11 September 2026, Cochin Shipyard Ltd and Drydocks World, a DP World company, signed a 50:50 joint venture to operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Kochi.
Coal Ministry clarifies auction of Tara (Revised) coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo Arand area
On 11 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal said the Tara (Revised) coal block in Chhattisgarh was auctioned in the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions after the state confirmed it lies outside the Lemru Elephant Corridor.
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
On 9 September 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects costing ₹10,783 crore that will add about 656 km across 14 districts in five States.
Cabinet approves five railway multitracking projects worth ₹10,021 crore in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana
On 9 September 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway multitracking projects costing about ₹10,021 crore that will add about 540 km to the Indian Railways network across 17 districts in four southern States.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara and marks completion of the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, and marked the completion of the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Round 1 of ₹37,500 crore coal/lignite gasification scheme closes with seven applications
On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal said Round 1 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects closed with seven applications from companies including NTPC, Adani Enterprises and Talcher Fertilisers.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated; network reaches 17 km
On 5 September 2026, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the 11-km Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2, taking the network to 16 stations and about 17 km.
Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Fri, 04 Sept 2026
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with Rs 84,084 crore outlay
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan', a Central Sector Scheme of the Petroleum Ministry with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore up to FY 2030-31 to boost offshore oil and gas exploration.
Cabinet approves PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW floating solar with storage, outlay Rs 5,070 crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh of energy storage at an outlay of Rs 5,070 crore.
Cabinet approves revised Captive Policy for waterfront allotment to port-dependent industries at major ports
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a revised policy for award of waterfront and land to Port Dependent Industries in major ports, updating the Captive Policy of 2016.
Assam Cabinet approves Compressed Biogas Policy 2026 and two new reserve forests in Goalpara
On 31 July 2026 the Assam Cabinet approved the Assam Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026 and the final notification of two proposed reserve forests in Goalpara district as reserve forests.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
MNRE's New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA gives 100% central aid to electrify PVTG and tribal habitations
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that its New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA provides 100% Central Financial Assistance for off-grid solar electrification of PVTG and tribal households.
National Green Hydrogen Mission: 12 pilot projects for 70 hydrogen vehicles on 21 routes
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that 12 transport pilot projects have been awarded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to deploy 70 hydrogen-powered vehicles and 16 refuelling stations across 21 routes.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
India's first direct commercial container freight train reaches Biratnagar, Nepal
Indian Railways said on 28 July 2026 that the first-ever direct commercial container freight train ran from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal under the revised India-Nepal Rail Transit Protocol.
Haryana Cabinet approves 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for EVs up to Rs 30 lakh
On 28 July 2026 the Haryana Cabinet chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on new electric two-, three- and four-wheelers costing up to Rs 30 lakh, and 50% for costlier EVs.
India becomes world's second-largest supplier of seafarers: BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, cited by the Shipping Ministry on 28 July 2026, India is the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers with 311,936 professionals, or 12.16% of the global workforce, behind only the Philippines.