Infrastructure

‘Very difficult winter’: S Africa power firm warns of longer cuts
State power firm says it may ramp up scheduled electricity outages to avoid a national grid collapse.
Published On 18 May 2023
World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon
The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley.
Published On 27 Apr 2023
Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one
No foul play is suspected in the US structure’s collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan.
Published On 18 Apr 2023
The Adani cloud over India
The recent set of allegations have raised questions about the tycoon’s meteoric rise and the role of regulators.
Published On 10 Feb 2023

The Democratic president visited the deep-red state in a push for bipartisanship, alongside Republican Mitch McConnell.

The country plans to extend the train network to more than 100 stations and six lines across the capital by 2030.

US officials scrambling to clear debris and rebuild in aftermath of deadly storm are handing out massive contracts.

Amid Republican criticism of US spending, president promotes economic programmes in battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Climate change poses a significant threat to China, especially for its teeming, economically critical coastal cities.

Firefighters are struggling to contain numerous blazes amid scorching temperatures that are expected to drop at weekend.

Long-standing inequalities, such as lack of green space in poorer neighbourhoods, put many people at risk, experts say.

The Fitch Group research unit ‘s report warned of the worst-case scenario of a potential default.

The Energy Commission of Nigeria says Africa’s largest economy spends up to $22bn annually on fuel for generators.

Eskom relies on an ageing coal fleet and South Africa has faced intermittent power cuts for more than a decade.

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