India adds INS Aridhaman to fleet, strengthening undersea nuclear deterrence with third SSBN
India on Friday, 3 April, commissioned INS Aridhaman, its third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), into the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategic defence capabilities. The commissioning ceremony was reportedly kept under wraps. However, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted a cryptic message on X, saying “It’s not words but […]
₹132.51 crore ROB approved at Deendayal Port to remove rail crossing bottleneck, improve cargo movement
The government has approved a ₹132.51 crore road over bridge (ROB) project at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, in a move aimed at easing cargo movement and improving port connectivity, according to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The approval was granted by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda […]
India’s defence exports reach all-time high of ₹38,424 crore, sharp DPSU expansion drives overall growth in FY26
India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp increase of ₹14,802 crore, or 62.66 per cent, compared to ₹23,622 crore recorded in the previous fiscal. The contribution to total exports came from both Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector, accounting for […]
India’s renewable pipeline expands: 154.83 GW capacity under construction, 47.92 GW in planning stage
India has a substantial pipeline of renewable energy capacity under implementation, with over 1,54,830 MW currently under construction, according to a written reply in the Parliament by the Ministry of Power on Thursday, 2 April. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State in the Ministry of Power Shripad Naik said that […]
₹18,838 crore Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project: Mumbai set for major connectivity boost as tunnelling to begin on India’s longest urban road tunnel
Tunnelling work is set to commence on the 11.84 Km long Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project, marking a significant milestone in efforts to transform connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) “Tunnelling is set to commence on India’s longest urban road […]
India grants full customs duty exemption on key petrochemical products till 30 June 2026 amid West Asia supply disruptions
The government has announced a full Customs Duty exemption on critical petrochemical products as a temporary relief measure in response to ongoing disruptions in global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, 2 April, with the exemption set to remain in effect […]
8600 km national highways built till third week of March against 10,000 km target for FY2025-26
The government has informed Parliament that for the current financial year, construction of about 8600 Km of National Highways has taken place till the third week of March, as against a target of 10,000 Km for FY2025-26. The update was provided in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 1 April 2026 by Union […]
India’s air connectivity push: five airports, two helipads and 38 routes operationalised under UDAN scheme in 2025-26
The government has informed Parliament that five airports including two helipads, along with 38 routes, have been operationalised during 2025-26, under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). The five facilities operationalised during 2025-26 include three airports – Amravati, Datia, Purnea – and two helipads – Reckong Peo and Sanjoli. Replying […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Surat-Vapi section civil works completed, 80 per cent track bed laid on the 97 km stretch
Significant progress has been recorded on the Surat–Vapi stretch of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, with the Ministry of Railways informing Parliament that civil works on the 97 Km section have been completed. Further, 80 per cent of the track bed has been laid on the Surat-Vapi stretch. In a written reply to […]
India’s dedicated space startup fund operationalised with ₹1005 crore corpus, investments expected from FY2027
India’s first dedicated venture capital fund for the space sector has been operationalised, with investments in selected startups expected to begin from the first quarter of FY2027. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Space Jitendra Singh stated that the “Antariksh Venture […]