Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 7 days
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Hardeep Singh Puri launches ₹23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas
On 1 October 2026 Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched GOBARdhan, a ₹23,731-crore Central Sector Scheme (FY 2026-27 to 2035-36) to raise India's compressed biogas (CBG) output nearly ten-fold to about 5 MMSCMD.
NHAI rolls out Tamil Nadu's first barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow toll at Paranur
On 1 October 2026 NHAI rolled out Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the Tambaram–Tindivanam section of NH-179B.
₹10,520-crore Amended BharatNet agreement signed for Maharashtra
On 1 October 2026 Digital Bharat Nidhi (DoT) signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government, MDIL, BSNL and MahaIT to roll out the Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra under the State-led model, with ₹10,520 crore support covering 28,237 gram panchayats.
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with 50 GWh battery storage; outlay ₹1,86,405 crore
On 30 September 2026 the Union Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to strengthen intra-state transmission for evacuating up to 135 GW of renewable energy, plus 50 GWh of battery storage, with an outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore by FY 2032-33.
Ministry of Power notifies new CAFE norms for cars from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
The Ministry of Power notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms for passenger vehicles on 30 September 2026, effective 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, tightening the fuel-consumption benchmark by about 16.7%.
Bihar Cabinet approves Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
On 30 September 2026 the Bihar Cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 to promote renewable energy, reduce dependence on imported natural gas and cut carbon emissions.
Cabinet approves ₹1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi
On 30 September 2026 the CCEA approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi, to be implemented by Delhi Police at ₹1,789.52 crore across 42 traffic corridors in three phases over 24 months.
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Amit Shah inaugurates Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3 among Delhi projects worth over ₹1,941 crore
On 29 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for Delhi development projects worth more than ₹1,941 crore, led by the ₹1,635 crore Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-3.
DGCA issues Civil Aviation Requirement on syllabus for gyroplane pilot licence
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series B, Part XXI setting out the syllabus for the gyroplane pilot licence, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 29 September 2026.
Railways approve two new MEMU services linking Meerut City with Khurja and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh
On 29 September 2026 Indian Railways approved two MEMU services — Khurja–Meerut City (64573/64574) and Saharanpur–Meerut City (64580/64579) — stopping at all stations en route.
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
Kolkata to host India Energy Week 2027 from 28 to 31 January
On 28 September 2026 Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Kolkata as the host city of the fifth India Energy Week (IEW), to be held from 28 to 31 January 2027 at the New Town Convention Centre.
FASTag Annual Pass crosses one crore passes
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 28 September 2026 that the FASTag Annual Pass has crossed one crore passes since its launch on 15 August 2025.
Railways approve new tri-weekly Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved a new tri-weekly train between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada on South Coast Railway, covering 499 km in Andhra Pradesh.
Railways approve ₹122 crore Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling on iron ore corridor
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved the 6 km Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling project of South Eastern Railway at a cost of ₹122 crore.
Railways approve ₹223 crore for Kavach 4.0 on 614.75 route km of Varanasi Division
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 614.75 route km of the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway at a cost of ₹223 crore.
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
NMDC commissions 2 MTPA pellet plant at Nagarnar as part of ₹5,427 crore iron ore project in Bastar
On 27 September 2026 NMDC Ltd commissioned its 2 MTPA pellet plant at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, part of a ₹5,427 crore project linking its Bacheli iron ore operations with its Nagarnar steel plant.
Amit Shah flags off India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati, opens ₹1,472 crore projects in Ahmedabad
On 27 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the country's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad and inaugurated railway projects worth ₹1,472 crore.
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Foundation stone laid for India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla
On 26 September 2026 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone of India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.
Foundation stone laid for ₹108 crore four-lane road over bridge between Guntur and Nambur
On 26 September 2026 the foundation stone was laid for a four-lane Road Over Bridge between Guntur and Nambur railway stations in Andhra Pradesh, costing ₹108 crore.