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Contractor Delays Stall Telangana STP Tenders Under HAM

The Telangana state government’s sewage treatment plant (STP) tenders under the Housing and Urban Development Ministry (HAM) have been delayed due to a lack of responses from contractors.

20 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Pushes Ahead with New Waterway for Industrial Cargo

The Andhra Pradesh government has moved forward with a waterway project designed to transport industrial cargo, aiming to enhance logistics in the state.

20 Oct 2026

SCR Launches 120 Special Trains, Carries 400,000 Extra Passengers

South Central Railway has introduced 120 special trains, transporting an additional 400,000 passengers across its network.

20 Oct 2026

UltraTech completes Rs 2,650 crore cement plant in Andhra Pradesh in 14 months

UltraTech Cement has commissioned a new cement manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, costing Rs 2,650 crore and built within 14 months.

20 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu Introduces New GST Checks to Streamline Goods Movement

The Tamil Nadu government has rolled out revised GST verification procedures aimed at speeding up the transport of goods across the state.

20 Oct 2026

Maharashtra-made JCB machine marks India's first export under New Zealand trade pact

A JCB construction machine manufactured in Maharashtra has become the inaugural Indian export under the newly‑signed India‑New Zealand trade agreement, signalling a boost for bilateral trade.

20 Oct 2026

Indian Banks Shut Down in 13 States Today Amid Nationwide Closure

All banks across 13 Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, were closed today as part of a nationwide shutdown.

20 Oct 2026

Ampere Opens Four New Experience Centres in Delhi

Ampere has expanded its retail presence in Delhi by launching four new experience centres, offering customers hands‑on access to its electric scooter lineup.

20 Oct 2026

J&K Government Faces Rs 4.16 Crore Refund Claim Over Unbuilt Apple Infrastructure Project

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has been served a demand for a refund of Rs 4.16 crore linked to an Apple infrastructure project that was never constructed, reports Kashmir Life.

20 Oct 2026

Meghalaya's September Inflation Slows to 3.59%, Below National Average

Meghalaya recorded a 3.59% consumer price inflation in September, running lower than the all‑India rate for the same month.

20 Oct 2026

Nagaland's Retail Inflation Remains Steady Amid Economic Pressure

Latest data shows that retail inflation in Nagaland held steady despite broader price pressures.

20 Oct 2026

Delhi Launches Rs 16-Crore Biogas Facility to Stop Dairy Waste Entering Yamuna

Delhi has inaugurated a new biogas plant costing ₹16 crore aimed at diverting dairy waste from entering the Yamuna River.

20 Oct 2026