Main carriageway settlement on NH-32 section in Tamil Nadu triggers traffic diversion, toll halt; notices issued to concessionaire, engineer
Traffic has been diverted and toll collection suspended after a major carriageway settlement was reported on the four-lane Poondiyankuppam (Km 67)-Sattanathapuram (Km 123.8) stretch of NH-32 in Tamil Nadu on 6 April 2026, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. As per the ministry, the incident occurred on the right-hand side (RHS) carriageway […]
India moves closer to thorium-based nuclear energy future as 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality
India has achieved a significant milestone in its civil nuclear programme with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attaining its first criticality, marking the initiation of a sustained nuclear chain reaction. In a statement on Monday, 7 April, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman, Atomic […]
Indian Coast Guard’s 14 fast patrol vessel project gains momentum with keel laying of FPV-4 and plate cutting of FPV-7 at Mazagon Dock
The Ministry of Defence on Monday, 6 April, said that the keel laying ceremony of Fast Patrol Vessel-4 (FPV-4) and the plate cutting ceremony of FPV-7 were held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on 6 April 2026. The vessels are part of a 14 Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) project being built for the […]
Public procurement on government e-marketplace crosses ₹5 lakh crore in FY26, GMV reaches ₹18.4 lakh crore
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India’s national public procurement portal, has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including crossing ₹5 lakh crore GMV in the financial year 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The ministry said the platform continues to evolve as a transparent, efficient and inclusive digital […]
India’s aviation security push: BCAS–RRU to establish indigenous testing centre for screening equipment used at airports
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Monday, 6 April, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a dedicated indigenous aviation security equipment testing centre, aimed at strengthening India’s certification ecosystem and advancing self-reliance in aviation security. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union […]
India records highest-ever wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in FY26, total installed capacity crosses 56 GW
India has achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26, marking a sharp acceleration in the country’s onshore wind deployment. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, this surpasses the previous high of 5.5 GW recorded in FY 2016-17 and represents an increase of nearly 46% over […]
₹1,364.45 crore rail safety push: Kavach rollout, OFC upgrade and electronic interlocking across zones
The Ministry of Railways has approved projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across multiple zones, with a focus on Kavach deployment, optical fibre networks and electronic interlocking systems. According to a statement by the ministry on Monday, 6 April, the sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of […]
₹35,000 crore infra push underway for Nashik–Trimbakeshwar ahead of Simhastha Kumbh Mela
The Maharashtra government is undertaking development works worth ₹35,000 crore to prepare Nashik-Trimbakeshwar for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, with a focus on infrastructure, river rejuvenation, and pilgrim facilities. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the planning aims to make the religious gathering “grand and unforgettable,” while ensuring that devotees are provided with adequate amenities. […]
Government approves 500 MW renewable energy pilot under CfD model for non-solar hour supply
The government has approved a 500 MW renewable energy pilot under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) model, aimed at strengthening market-based mechanisms in India’s clean energy transition. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as the nodal agency to tender the capacity, with projects expected to […]
No impact on East Coast Railway revenue or services: Railways on concerns over inclusion of seven Andhra stations under newly created SCoR zone
The Ministry of Railways has issued a clarification regarding concerns over certain stations included in the newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, stating that there will be no impact on operations, revenue, or services. The ministry said the South Coast Railway Zone has been newly created with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, and clarified the […]