India constitutes expert committee to strengthen AI governance framework with technical and policy advisory support
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has constituted a Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) to provide specialised advisory support to India’s evolving artificial intelligence governance framework, according to a press release issued on 18 April. The newly formed TPEC will function as a standing expert body to assist the recently constituted AI […]
GMDA plans decongestion measures at 17 key intersections across sectors 1-57 in Gurugram to ease traffic flow
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has planned a series of traffic decongestion measures at 17 key intersections across sectors 1 to 57 in Gurugram, aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing the overall commuting experience. The identified locations have been finalised in consultation with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with a focus […]
Government extends PMGSY-III till 2028 with revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore to strenthen rural connectivity
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 till March 2028, with a revised total outlay of ₹83,977 crore, according to a statement by the Ministry of Rural Development on Saturday, 18 April. The scheme focuses on the consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links, […]
India approves ₹24,815 crore rail multitracking projects covering 601 Km across Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two multitracking railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,815 crore, aimed at expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency across key routes in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, according to a statement by the Ministry of Railways on Saturday, 18 April. The projects will increase […]
Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor route goes live on Google Maps, MapMyIndia and Rajmargyatra app
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday, 17 April, said that the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor is now integrated with major navigation platforms, including Google Maps, MapMyIndia and the Rajmargyatra App, enabling commuters to access real-time route guidance and plan journeys more efficiently. “The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor route is available on Google Maps, MapMyIndia, […]
India clears ₹12,980 crore sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool to cut foreign dependence, ensure continuous shipping cover
The Union Cabinet on Saturday (18 April) approved the creation of the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ (BMI pool) with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage for Indian trade, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. “The pool ensures that Indian trade continues to have access to affordable insurance […]
SEBI clears NSE investment in proposed National Coal Exchange, key step towards structured coal trading market
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to invest in the proposed National Coal Exchange of India Limited, marking a key regulatory step towards establishing a formal platform for physical coal trading in the country. According to a statement by the NSE, the […]
IOCL gets PNGRB authorisation for 425 Km Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi natural gas pipeline project to strengthen southern gas grid
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted authorisation to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline (KTPL). The pipeline will originate from the Kochi LNG Terminal in Kerala and extend up to Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, covering an approximate length of 425 Km with a system capacity of […]
Pune airport resumes flight operations after overnight runway repair following IAF aircraft incident
Flight operations at Pune International Airport have resumed on Saturday (18 Aprl) after the runway was cleared and repaired following an incident involving an Indian Air Force aircraft late Friday night. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that repair work was completed on a war footing with safety as the top […]
Kankaria coaching depot becomes india’s first water neutral railway depot, saves 1.60 lakh litres daily
The Ministry of Railways on Friday, 17 April, said that the Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad has become India’s first ‘water neutral’ railway depot, achieving daily savings of around 1.60 lakh litres of water through advanced wastewater treatment and reuse systems. “In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Kankaria Coaching Depot has emerged as […]