Skip to main content
Admissions guidance, study banks, and career tools — get started on Shalyam
Current Affairs

Latest insights & stories from around the world

Curated headlines, concise summaries, and trusted source links — built for students, educators, and exam aspirants tracking what matters.

Stay updated with educational news, policy shifts, and global developments from reputable RSS sources — filtered by category, region, and topic.

Each brief links to the original publisher. Shalyam adds summaries and context to help you read faster and remember more.

Domain: Civil Engineering: Building Sustainable Infrastructure ×

Current affairs articles

Geopolitics

Hong Kong crane collapse signals need for metal fatigue testing: expert

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong should review its crane safety guidelines to include mandatory testing for metal fatigue, an industry expert has said after the city recorded another…

Geopolitics

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

South China Morning Post – World · China

A tower crane collapsed at a construction site in Kwai Chung in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon, killing the operator and reportedly hitting vehicles on the gr…

Geopolitics

One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resort

BBC News – World · Europe

Dramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.

Geopolitics

Mining the city to build homes from demolition waste

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Rubble doesn't have to be rubbish. Urban mining is transforming old structures into low‑carbon building gold.

Geopolitics

Kenya: Building demolition work goes wrong, killing several

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A building collapsed during a planned demolition in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, killing at least four people.

Geopolitics

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

The Guardian – World · Europe

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry bodyA losing battle with potholes has now seen the backlog of rep…

Geopolitics

Glitches possible as new signalling system starts on Tsuen Wan line: MTR Corp

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned of possible glitches, such as misalignment between train and platform doors and automatic speed changes, as a new signal…

Geopolitics

UP woman ‘revived’ by jolt on NH-74: NHAI says ‘no potholes’ on stretch but ground reality different

Times of India – World · India

A woman critically ill and believed to be brain dead revived after the ambulance carrying her home hit a pothole-ridden stretch of National Highway-74. Despite…

Geopolitics

Dubai high-rise building damaged in overnight drone hit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows damage to a Dubai high-rise building hit by a drone.

Geopolitics

Made-in-India bullet train to run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai route in 2027

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth. - Determine PPF/FD maturity amounts and ea…

Geopolitics

Cost-Cutting Led to South Korean Airport’s Deadly Wall, Report Finds

The New York Times – World · US

The concrete runway barrier played a key role in a disaster that killed 179 people. An audit revealed officials skimped on construction fees and then falsified…

Geopolitics

How China plans for greater power projection in Xinjiang and Tibet over the next 5 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

China plans to further strengthen its strategic transport network in sensitive border regions over the next five years to fortify and better project power alon…

Geopolitics

Disruption hits undersea power cable between Finland and Sweden

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A high-voltage power cable between Finland and Sweden went offline for several hours before the connection was restored. Finland's grid operator said the cable…

Geopolitics

Contractor warned to ‘step up’ and finish Sydney’s maligned M6 motorway or face the consequences

The Guardian – World · Europe

Twin tunnels should be open but lead contractor wants out, blaming sinkholes and a ‘reverse fault’. The NSW government insists ‘there is a technical solution a…

Geopolitics

Building at Glasgow central station collapses in fire; causes train disruption

The Hindu – World · India

Dozens of train services have been cancelled, and National Rail ‌said the railway station will be ‌closed until further notice; the fire started in a vape ‌sho…

Geopolitics

China urged to build underground great wall of defence in crisis-hit world

South China Morning Post – World · China

China should build an underground network across its western region to protect key energy and defence facilities, securing long-term reserves while boosting na…

Geopolitics

PMO seeks third-party audits for road, rail projects

Times of India – World · India

The PMO is pushing for independent third-party audits in road and rail projects to boost quality and speed up execution. Ministries are tasked with studying pa…

Geopolitics

'It felt like small tremor': 21 injured as mosque balcony wall collapses in Jaipur

Times of India – World · India

A balcony wall at Firdaus Masjid in Jaipur collapsed shortly after Friday prayers, injuring at least 21 people. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm as devotee…

Geopolitics

Rail passengers warned over six-day Easter shutdown on west coast mainline

The Guardian – World · Europe

Engineering work means there will be no mainline services between London Euston and Milton Keynes from 3-8 AprilRail passengers planning to travel over the Eas…

Geopolitics

B'luru traffic tangle: Police plan right-side driving at key junctions to ease gridlock

Times of India – World · India

Bengaluru police are piloting a shift to right-side driving on congested roads near junctions to ease traffic. This American-style system, already successful n…

Geopolitics

Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

BBC News – World · Europe

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

Startups

Gaura Stone of Mahoba: Where Soft Stone Becomes a Legacy of Livelihood

Your Story · India

In the heart of Bundelkhand, in the historic district of Mahoba, UttarPradesh, a quiet yet remarkable craft tradition continues to shape identity

Geopolitics

A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes

The New York Times – World · US

An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pip…

Geopolitics

Lebanon’s second airport could receive passengers by summer, officials say

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lebanon has long discussed opening a second airport. As the political debate has faded, the possibility is near.

AI / Deep Tech

Innovation on the move

MIT Technology Review · Global

The Massachusetts Bay Trans­portation Authority moves hundreds of thousands of people across Greater Boston each day—thanks to a vast system of buses, trains, …

Geopolitics

Cabinet nod for Rs 9,072 crore railway multitracking plan to add 307 km network capacity

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, analysis, and insights to keep readers informed about economic trends and market dynamics. - Focuses on in…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15, marking a critical milestone in a ma…

Geopolitics

Great news! Rs 5.16 crore toll refund for Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam

Times of India – World · India

Motorists stranded in the massive Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam on February 3 will receive a Rs 5.16 crore toll refund. Over one lakh vehicle owners will …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to enhance safety and sustainability

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has, for the first time, introduced its own railway standards to support the use of cutting‑edge construction technologies, and established a dedicat…

Geopolitics

High-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle could be ‘shovel-ready’ in two years, Albanese government says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Transport minister Catherine King will pledge $230m for planning work for the first phase of a bullet train on Australia’s east coastGet our breaking news emai…

Geopolitics

Residents in northern Lebanon terrified their buildings will collapse

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents say they’re scared for their own homes after a deadly building collapse in northern Lebanon.

Geopolitics

Osaka stunned by anonymous gift of gold bars to fix ageing water pipes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mayor says Japanese city will respect donor’s specification that £2.7m gift must be used to repair dilapidated systemOsaka has received a hefty gift of gold ba…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong International Airport’s second terminal, set to fully open in May, is projected to serve 15 million travellers by the end of this year, with a midter…

Geopolitics

Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.

Disclaimer

Content usage & attribution

At Shalyam, our Current Affairs section curates headlines and brief excerpts from publicly available RSS feeds of reputed publications. Each item links back to the original source for full reading, ensuring that the rights of the respective publishers are respected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

We do not reproduce full articles; instead, we provide short snippets for reference along with our own commentary, insights, and fact-based analysis. All copyrights remain with the original publishers, and proper attribution is maintained for every article displayed.

FAQ

Answers to the questions you might have in mind

Frequently asked questions

What is Shalyam Current Affairs?+

A curated feed of educational and general news with summaries and links to trusted sources, sorted by publication date.

How often is news updated?+

RSS feeds are fetched regularly and AI summaries may be generated for selected articles when enabled.

Can I filter news by region or category?+

Yes. Use category, region, and tag filters on the current affairs page.

Get Exclusive Insights with Every Issue

Join Shalyam Newsletter

Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.