Mumbai Pre-Monsoon Drain Cleaning Drive Progresses, BMC Sets 31 May Deadline For Full Completion
Desilting of drains and rivers across Mumbai is currently underway ahead of the monsoon, with a target of 100 per cent completion by 31 May 2026. According to a statement by the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, along with Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar, on Wednesday, 8 April, conducted on-ground inspections […]
India’s First Shore-To-Ship Methanol Bunkering Trial Conducted At Deendayal Port Kandla
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla, Gujarat has successfully demonstrated India’s first-ever methanol bunkering operation, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts towards maritime decarbonisation. According to a statement on X by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Wednesday, 8 April, the demonstration involved a shore-to-ship methanol bunkering process, enabling the […]
India Moves To Curb Cyber fraud and financial crimes With New Pact Between Key Central Agencies
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen coordination in combating cyber fraud and financial crimes, according to statement by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, 9 April. The agreement was signed by FIU-IND Director Amit Mohan Govil and I4C Chief […]
NHAI Launches ‘Arogya Van’ Initiative To Develop Medicinal Plant Corridors Along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new initiative titled ‘Arogya Van’ to develop thematic medicinal tree plantations along vacant land parcels on National Highways, aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting ecological sustainability. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday, 8 April, the initiative […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: India’s First 7 Km Undersea Rail Tunnel Advances As TBM Assembly Begins For 16 Km BKC-Sawli Underground Stretch
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has initiated the lowering and assembly of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for a key underground stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, covering a 16 Km tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Sawli near Ghansoli in Maharashtra. This segment is part of a larger 21 Km […]
Union Cabinet approves revised cost of ₹79,459 crore for 9 MMTPA HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a revision in the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project at Pachpadra in Rajasthan, increasing it from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore, according to a statement by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Wednesday, 8 April. […]
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi undertakes Prachand LCH sortie during HAL visit, reviews indigenous aviation capabilities
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday, 8 April, reviewed the operational readiness and capabilities of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) platforms, including the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), during a visit to the company’s facilities. The visit included a direct operational assessment of the Prachand LCH through an in-flight experience. In a statement on […]
Jaipur metro phase-2 gets Union Cabinet nod: ₹13,037.66 crore, 41 Km north-south corridor to add 36 stations
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a 41 Km long North-South corridor connecting Prahladpura to Todi Mod, with a total cost of ₹13,037.66 crore, according to an official release. The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the […]
PM Modi-led CCEA approves 2,920 MW hydro power projects in Arunachal Pradesh with ₹40,175 crore investment
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, 8 April, approved two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a combined investment of ₹40,175.33 crore. The approvals include the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project with an outlay of ₹26,069.50 crore and the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric […]
11 years of PM Mudra Yojana: ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed through 57.79 crore loans to small entrepreneurs
India has disbursed over ₹40.07 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) over the past 11 years, according to a release by the Ministry of Finance marking the scheme’s anniversary on Wednesday, 8 April. Launched on April 8, 2015, the scheme has emerged as a key pillar of India’s financial inclusion framework, with […]