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 […]
₹1106 crore Rishikesh bypass project approved to ease traffic and strengthen Char Dham connectivity in Uttarakhand
The Union government has approved the construction of a 4-lane Rishikesh bypass on National Highway-7 in Uttarakhand at a cost of ₹1105.79 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday, 1 April. The project will span 12.670 Km, connecting the Teenpani Flyover to Kharasrot Bridge, passing through Bhattowala and Dhalwala […]
India ramps up measures to meet peak power demand amid West Asia gas supply disruptions
The Centre has stated that there is adequate installed power generation capacity in the country, even as it has activated a series of measures to ensure reliable electricity supply during the upcoming summer peak demand period. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, 30 March, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik […]
Centre disburses over ₹2,461 crores as finance commission grants to eight states
The Union Government has released over ₹2,461 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants to strengthen Rural Local Bodies across eight states, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Tuesday, 31 March. The funds have been disbursed to Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and […]
IAF to get indigenous mountain radars as MoD signs ₹1,950 crore contract with defence PSU BEL
The Ministry of Defence has signed a capital acquisition contract worth around ₹1,950 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars for the Indian Air Force. The agreement, signed in New Delhi on Tuesday, 31 March, includes associated equipment and required infrastructure for the deployment of the radar systems. The […]
Mumbai connectivity set to expand as Metro Line 9 Phase 1 between Dahisar East and Kashigaon nears launch
Mumbai Metro Line 9, the Dahisar East-Mira Bhayandar corridor, is nearing launch of its 4.5 km Phase 1 section between Dahisar East and Kashigaon. A site inspection was conducted by Metropolitan Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee on Monday, 30 March. The inspection was conducted with senior officials of MMRDA and Maha Mumbai Metro, as per a statement […]
India advances circular infra push as Bio-Bitumen Tech turning crop waste into sustainable roads
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has transferred an indigenous bio-bitumen technology for large-scale industry adoption, marking a significant step towards sustainable and circular infrastructure development. The technology, “Bio-Bitumen from Lignocellulosic Biomass – From Farm Residue to Roads”, was formally transferred during a Technology Transfer Event organised in New Delhi. Jointly developed by […]
India’s semiconductor push gains momentum as Kaynes Semicon plant in Gujarat to start production from 31 March
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, on 31 March, marking the start of commercial production at the facility and a key step in India’s semiconductor manufacturing push. The plant, located in Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) area of Sanand, will manufacture advanced Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs), critical components […]
India’s first indigenous high-speed train likely to be ready by Q1 2027 ahead of Surat-Vapi ops on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor
India’s first indigenous high-speed train for the Mumbai-Ahmedadad bullet train project is likely to be ready by the first quarter of 2027, according to the Ministry of Railways. In its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing panel on Railways, the ministry emphasised that the bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive project, which […]