Centre urges States to adopt time-bound, outcome-oriented approach for river rejuvenation
The Centre has asked States to adopt a time-bound, outcome-oriented approach to river rejuvenation, stressing sustained compliance and operational efficiency during the 21st Meeting of the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) on river rejuvenation. The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry […]
India’s industrial output expands 4.8% in January 2026 as manufacturing and electricity drive growth
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8% year-on-year growth in January 2026, according to the Quick Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The IIP growth rate for January 2026 stood at 4.8%, compared with 7.8% recorded in December 2025. The General Index rose to 169.4 in January 2026 from […]
Indian Navy to get four 500 tonnes self propelled fuel barges under Make in India initiative
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that a contract for construction of four 500 tonnes Self Propelled Fuel Barges has been concluded with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on Friday, 2 March. Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, an MSME shipyard based in Thane, will construct the barges under the Classification Rules of the […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: India’s first high-speed rail corridor achieves 57% physical progress with ₹86,793 crore investment so far
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved 57 per cent physical progress till January 2026, according to the latest government data. The 508 km corridor, India’s first bullet train project, has an original project cost of ₹1,08,000 crore. According to the monthly project monitoring flash report of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme […]
INSV Kaundinya flagged-in at Mumbai after completing historic maiden overseas voyage to Oman
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was flagged-in at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 2 March 2026 after successfully completing its maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman, marking a major milestone for the Indian Navy and the revival of India’s ancient maritime traditions. The flag-in ceremony was conducted by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth […]
Kandla International Container Terminal handles record 10,047,358 MT cargo in FY2025-26, surpasses FY22 high
Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT), at the Deendayal Port Authority, has handled over 10 million metric tonnes of cargo in the ongoing financial year 2025-26 for the first time, marking a major milestone in cargo throughput at the port. According to the Deendayal Port Authority, the terminal recorded a total throughput of 10,047,358 metric tonnes […]
28 highway and bridge projects covering 1,020+ Km ongoing in Madhya Pradesh with ₹13,800 crore investments: Centre
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is implementing 28 highway and bridge infrastructure projects across Madhya Pradesh, covering more than 1,020 Km of National Highways and connectivity corridors. These projects are supported by combined central funding exceeding ₹13,800 crore, including over ₹13,000 crore allocated under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and […]
India launches indigenous 30 kW EV Motor-Inverter Integrated Drive System to reduce import dependence
India has launched an indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System (IDS) for electric vehicle applications, with the system unveiled in Chennai by MeitY Secretary S Krishnan. The system was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and […]
Chennai Metro ridership reaches 96.4 lakh in February 2026, NCMC card emerges as most used ticketing mode
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) recorded a total ridership of 96,40,993 passengers between 1 February 2026 and 28 February 2026, according to an official statement released by the metro operator. In a statement, CMRL stated that 20 February 2026 recorded the highest passenger traffic in February, with 3,99,503 passengers travelling on that single day. The […]
India and Canada ink uranium supply, critical minerals and renewable energy agreements to deepen strategic cooperation
India and Canada have signed multiple strategic agreements covering nuclear fuel supply, food technology cooperation, critical minerals, and renewable energy, marking a significant expansion of bilateral collaboration across energy and technology sectors. A major outcome includes a commercial contract between India’s Department of Atomic Energy and Cameco, Canada, for the long-term supply of uranium ore […]