India’s April-February 2025-26 exports grow 5.79% to $790.86 billion as trade deficit widens to $109.64 billion
India’s combined goods and services exports stood at $790.86 billion during April-February 2025-26, rising 5.79% from $747.58 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the rise in exports has been supported by strong performance across several key sectors including engineering goods, electronics, […]
₹118 crore long-range free-space Quantum Key Distribution project in planning stage: Defence Ministry
The government has said that a project to demonstrate long-range free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is in the planning stage with an estimated cost of ₹118 crore, as part of efforts to develop a quantum communication-based secure system for defence and strategic communications. The update came in response to a question in the Lok Sabha […]
Exicom inaugurates ₹216 crore integrated manufacturing facility in Hyderabad to scale EV charging and critical power solutions
Exicom Tele-Systems Limited has inaugurated a new integrated manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, aimed at expanding its capabilities in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and critical power solutions. The development marks a significant step in strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity for advanced power electronics. “Built with an investment of INR 216 cr, the facility reflects Exicom’s long-term […]
India’s affordable airport food initiative expands: UDAN Yatri Cafes now operational at 13 airports
UDAN Yatri Cafes have now expanded to 13 airports across India, as the government moves to provide affordable food and beverage options for air travellers. The initiative is aimed at improving the airport experience by offering quality refreshments at pocket-friendly prices. Items such as tea are priced at ₹10, while snacks are available from ₹20, […]
Sikkim rail connectivity project moves ahead as Tunnel No. 8 breakthrough marks major progress in Sivok-Rangpo new rail line
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in collaboration with IRCON International Limited, has achieved the breakthrough of Tunnel No. 8 in the Sivok-Rangpo Railway Project, marking another key milestone in the effort to bring rail connectivity to Sikkim. The tunnel, measuring 4.148 Km, was excavated under extremely challenging geological conditions in the Himalayan terrain. The successful […]
DRI busts foreign-origin gold smuggling and melting racket; ₹14.13 crore worth gold, silver and cash seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered an organised network involved in smuggling foreign-origin gold into India and processing it through illegal melting facilities before selling it in the domestic bullion market. According to the Finance Ministry, the operation led to the seizure of gold, silver and Indian currency collectively valued at ₹14.13 crore […]
Mumbai civic body reviews drain desilting works ahead of monsoon, push for timely completion
With the monsoon approaching, Mumbai has begun an urgent push to clean its drainage network to prevent flooding across the city. A review meeting on the pre-monsoon desilting of drains was held earlier last week at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters under the chairpersonship of Mayor Ritu Tawde. The meeting focused on the progress […]
NHAI to raise FASTag annual pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 from 1 April
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27. The annual pass fee will increase from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 and the revised rate will come into effect from 1 April 2026, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry said in a […]
Indian Railways approves ₹106.29 crore optical fibre project across 945 route Km in Firozpur Division
Indian Railways has approved a ₹106.29 crore project to strengthen the communication backbone in the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway through the deployment of high-capacity optical fibre infrastructure. The project involves the provision of 2×48 Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) on each side of the track along 945 route kilometres in the division. The upgrade is […]
63 multi-level parking projects completed under Smart Cities Mission across the country; 11 more under implementation
A total of 63 multi-level parking projects worth ₹2,140 crore have been completed under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) across the country, according to the information provided by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the Parliament. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 74 parking projects worth ₹2,481 crore have been taken up in 42 […]