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 […]
India’s net GST revenue rises 7.1% to ₹19.34 lakh crore in FY26, gross collections up 8.3% at ₹22.27 lakh crore
India’s gross GST collections for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ₹22,27,096 crore, while net GST revenue reached ₹19,34,766 crore, registering growth of 8.3% and 7.1% respectively over the previous financial year, according to provisional data released by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). For the month of March 2026, gross GST […]
India’s major ports handle 915.17 MT cargo in FY26, surpass target with 7.06 per cent growth
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has stated that India’s major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in the financial year 2025-26, exceeding the annual target of 904 million tonnes and registering a 7.06 per cent year-on-year increase. The cargo performance reflects continued expansion in port capacity and efficiency, alongside improvements in logistics […]
Indigenous specialised steel at core of Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate INS Taragiri as SAIL supplies entire requirement
India has marked a significant step in defence indigenisation with the commissioning of INS Taragiri, where the entire specialised steel requirement for the stealth frigate has been supplied domestically by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). INS Taragiri – the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates was inducted into the Indian Navy […]
Centre approves ₹1,206 crore for two Gujarat highway upgrades linking industry, pilgrimage sites and wildlife sanctuaries
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday, 4 April, announced approvals worth over ₹1,206 crore for upgrading two national highway stretches in Gujarat, improving connectivity to industrial zones, pilgrimage sites, and wildlife sanctuaries in the state. The larger of the two sanctions covers the 57.848-kilometre Chitrod-Rapar-Balasar section of NH-927C at a cost […]
Mumbai civic body targets flood hotspots with citywide drain cleaning and Mithi River desilting drive ahead of monsoon
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced desilting work at five locations under all three packages of the Mithi River project ahead of the Monsoon. Further, drain-cleaning works are underway across Mumbai city, as well as the Eastern and Western suburbs, the BMC said in a statement on Saturday, 4 April. According to the Mumbai […]
Low-cost airport food and beverage push expands as UDAN Yatri Café expands to 24 airports
The UDAN Yatri Café, an affordable food initiative aimed at making air travel more accessible, is now operational at 24 airports across India. The initiative focuses on providing pocket-friendly food options to passengers at airports, where food prices have often been a concern for travellers. The first UDAN Yatri Café was launched on 21 December […]
Indian Railways approves ₹398.36 crore OFC backbone project in Ahmedabad, Ratlam divisions to enhance digital connectivity and support Kavach implementation
Indian Railways has approved a ₹398.36 crore project to strengthen its communication infrastructure in the Western Railway zone, focusing on the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways on Saturday, 4 April, the project involves the provision of a 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) backbone to enhance digital connectivity […]
Centre approves ₹447.11 crore upgrade of 103.52 km Kurumpuri-Raj Khariar highway stretch in Odisha
The Central government has approved a highway upgradation project worth ₹447.11 crore in Odisha, aimed at improving interstate connectivity, road safety and logistics efficiency across key districts, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in a statement on X on Saturday (4 April). Gadkari said the project will cover 103.52 Km on […]