India to strengthen chemical and nuclear crisis preparedness through new DRDO CBRN centre in Delhi
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday, 6 May, opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Field Training and Demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi to strengthen India’s preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. The facility was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat. […]
India on track for 300 MTPA steel capacity by 2030 with FY26 capacity at 220 MTPA: Govt.
India’s steel sector continued its growth momentum in April 2026, recording year-on-year increases across key production and consumption indicators, according to the Ministry of Steel. The ministry said domestic demand remained healthy during the month, supported by stable industrial activity across infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Crude steel production in April 2026 stood at 14.09 million […]
India, EU launch ₹169 crore EV battery recycling initiative under TTC green energy framework
India and the European Union have launched a €15.2 million (around ₹169 crore) joint initiative focused on electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group-2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies. The coordinated call for proposals was announced on May 5, 2026, while the Office of the Principal […]
Cabinet approves ₹23,437 crore railway multitracking projects across six states, to add 901 km to rail network
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, 5 May, approved three multitracking railway projects covering 19 districts across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways, the projects involve a total estimated investment of ₹23,437 crore […]
Govt launches ECLGS 5.0, targets total additional credit flow of ₹2,55,000 crore, including ₹5,000 crore for airlines amid West Asia crisis
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, 5 May, approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 aimed at providing additional credit support to businesses facing liquidity pressures linked to the ongoing West Asia situation. According to the official government release, the scheme will provide credit guarantee coverage through the […]
India approves ₹1,570 crore Vadinar facility to cut foreign dependence in large vessel repairs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, 5 May, approved the development of a new ship repair facility at Vadinar with a combined investment of ₹1,570 crore. The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), according to an official […]
India approves ₹3,936 crore semiconductor projects including first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 5 May, approved two more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) which includes country’s first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) Technology and a semiconductor packaging facility. The two approved proposals will set up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Gujarat […]
MoD signs ₹1,476 crore contract for Indian Army electronic systems, follows ₹975 crore TRAWL deal
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army, with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content. The contract, executed under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was signed in the presence of […]
Gadkari reviews proposed high-speed and high-density corridors, 527 Km State BOT National Highway projects in Maharashtra
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday, 4 May, reviewed a series of proposed high-speed, high-density, and other key National Highway corridor projects in Maharashtra, focusing on accelerating execution and strengthening regional connectivity. The review meeting covered multiple major highway stretches across the state, including six-laning of the Nagpur-Bhandara section and […]
Delhi pollution drops significantly, anti-pollution curbs revoked across entire NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, following a sharp improvement in Delhi’s air quality. The decision was taken by the CAQM Sub-Committee after reviewing the latest air quality data and forecasts from the India […]