Delhi’s air quality improves for three consecutive days, GRAP Stage-II curbs lifted across NCR
Delhi’s air quality improves for three consecutive days, GRAP Stage-II curbs lifted across NCR as Delhi’s air quality has shown sustained improvement for three consecutive days, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to revoke Stage-II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect. […]
Global shipping major CMA CGM signs contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered vessels
Global shipping major CMA CGM signs contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered vessels as India’s maritime sector reforms have translated into a major commercial shipbuilding breakthrough, with global shipping major CMA CGM signing a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to construct six LNG-fuelled container vessels. The agreement, announced on 18 February […]
First DLI-approved startup Vervesemi secures $10 million to accelerate indigenous chip production
DLI-approved startup Vervesemi secures $10 million to accelerate indigenous chip production as DLI Scheme-backed semiconductor startup Vervesemi Microelectronics has raised $10 million (about ₹90 crore) in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for India’s design-led semiconductor ecosystem. The funding round was led by investor Ashish Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures, with participation […]
L&T partners US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to build India’s largest gigawatt-scale AI factory
Construction and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a proposed venture with US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to build sovereign, scalable gigawatt-scale AI factory infrastructure aimed at reinforcing India’s position as a global AI powerhouse. The announcement was made at the India AI Summit on 18 February 2026, with the initiative aligned to the […]
Railways commission 15.6 Km Murkongselek-Sille stretch of Assam-Arunachal line, strengthening Northeast connectivity
The Ministry of Railways has announced the commissioning of 15.6 Km of the Murkongselek-Pasighat New Rail Line Project, marking a key step in expanding rail connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. According to the ministry, the project spans a total length of 26.15 Km and is designed to serve as a direct rail link between […]
PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on February 19
New Delhi, February 18 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Ahead of the inauguration, the Prime Minister will welcome leaders of participating countries on Wednesday. Bilateral meetings with several world leaders are also scheduled on the sidelines of the summit. […]
Government invites bids to set up grid stability project at Fatehgarh-II substation in Rajasthan
The Government of India, Ministry of Power has initiated the process to establish an inter-state transmission system at the Fatehgarh-II power substation in Rajasthan, inviting bids to select a transmission service provider for the project. PFC Consulting Limited has been appointed as the bid process coordinator to conduct tariff-based competitive bidding for the installation of […]
Financial Services Secretary asks banks to scale up services at Business Correspondent points based on evolving requirements
A Finance Ministry official has advised banks to scale up further and expand the bouquet of services at Business Correspondent (BC) points, signalling a push to widen the range of services available through the BC network. The directive came at the tenth meeting of the Monitoring Committee on Business Correspondents, chaired by M Nagaraju, Secretary, […]
India charts ₹1,515 crore inland waterways expansion with multi-state infrastructure and fleet investments
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) 3.0 has identified projects worth ₹1,515 crore aimed at enhancing cargo and cruise movement, improving navigability, strengthening passenger and vehicular transport, expanding cruise tourism, and supporting regional logistics and connectivity across India. The projects were identified during the third meeting of the council held on 23 January 2026 in […]
How is the Government ensuring a balanced and competitive civil aviation ecosystem
How is the Government ensuring a balanced and competitive civil aviation ecosystem, The Government has outlined a series of policy and regulatory measures aimed at promoting a balanced, competitive and resilient civil aviation ecosystem so that national connectivity is not adversely impacted by operational disruptions in any single airline. According to a written reply to […]