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Construction of a national highway in India with machinery and workers ensuring quality infrastructure

Infrastructure News

NHAI Tightens RFP Rules to Improve Highway Project Quality

TheAPN / September 24, 2025

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced stricter provisions in its Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines

Entrance of the newly inaugurated Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad

Cities News

Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹825-Crore Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad

TheAPN / September 24, 2025

Ahmedabad: Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, on 14 September 2025. Built at a cost

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launching IPRS 3.0 to benchmark India’s industrial parks

Cities News

Piyush Goyal Launches IPRS 3.0 to Strengthen Industrial Infrastructure and Boost ‘Make in India’

TheAPN / September 24, 2025

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi

Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar

Heritage News

Seven New Natural Heritage Sites from India Added to UNESCO’s Tentative List

TheAPN / September 23, 2025

New Delhi: India has achieved another milestone in its heritage journey, with seven natural heritage sites being added to UNESCO’s

Master plan of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal showing museums, theme parks, and conservation zones.

Cities News

Prime Minister Reviews Progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal

TheAPN / September 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. Once completed,

Env Article

Great Nicobar Project: Development Vision Meets Ecological and Social Concerns

TheAPN / September 23, 2025

The Great Nicobar Island Project, a multi-billion-rupee mega infrastructure plan, is at the heart of India’s strategic and development agenda.

East-facing entrance of Shore Temple Mahabalipuram

Architecture Marvels

The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram: An Architectural and Historical Study

TheAPN / September 23, 2025

Abstract The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, built during the Pallava dynasty in the early 8th century CE, is

Portrait photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright

Visionary

Frank Lloyd Wright: The Master of Organic Architecture

TheAPN / September 23, 2025

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) is regarded as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, whose career spanned more

Poster announcing Banbasa Land Port Design Competition 2025 by LPAI and Council of Architecture with schedule, prize details and registration dates.

Competitions

Banbasa Land Port Design Competition 2025 Announced by LPAI and COA

TheAPN / September 22, 2025

The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) in collaboration with the Council of Architecture (COA) has launched the Banbasa Land

Education & Academia

ITI Delhi Spot Round-2 Admissions 2025: Registration Open Till 24 Sept

TheAPN / September 22, 2025

The Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, has announced Spot Round-2 admissions for government