India targets 1,000 physical qubit quantum computer within next eight years
India is targeting the development of quantum computers with up to 1,000 physical qubits within the next eight years as part of its National Quantum Mission, alongside plans for secure ground-to-ground communication networks and inter-city Quantum Key Distribution spanning 2,000 Km. The objective forms part of a broader national strategy that also includes enabling long-distance […]
Vande Bharat Express to run between Bengaluru and Mangaluru after Hassan-Mangaluru electrification completion
The electrification work in the ghat section between Hassan and Mangaluru is progressing rapidly, and a Vande Bharat Express will be introduced between Bengaluru and Mangaluru once the work is completed, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. He added that the Railways plans to extend the service further to Karwar to connect the entire coastline […]
Railways accelerates safety modernisation across tracks, technology and rolling stock
Indian Railways has scaled up safety infrastructure across technology, maintenance, track systems and rolling stock, with official data showing major progress over the past decade compared with the previous one. According to data provided by the Ministry of Railways in Parliament, deployment of high-quality rails increased from 57,450 Km during 2004-05 to 2013-14 to 1.43 […]
DFCCIL conducts electric locomotive trial at Varnama CONCOR siding after completion of electrification works
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has achieved a key operational milestone with the successful electric locomotive trial at the Varnama CONCOR siding, following the completion of electrification works. The trial was conducted on Saturday, 7 February. The Varnama siding holds strategic importance on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), serving as […]
NHPC floats ₹5,129 crore tender for Sawalkot hydropower project after Indus Waters Treaty suspension
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation has floated a ₹5,129 crore tender for civil construction works related to the 1,856 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The development follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025 and reflects a renewed push to harness the hydropower potential of the Chenab […]
Mahindra to invest ₹15,000 crore in Maharashtra for its largest integrated auto and tractor manufacturing facility
Mahindra Group has announced plans to establish its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, committing an investment of ₹15,000 crore over a 10-year period as part of its long-term growth strategy. The announcement was made at Advantage Vidarbha, a three-day event aimed at positioning the Vidarbha region as an emerging […]
Mumbai-Pune in 48 minutes, Chennai-Bengaluru in 73: seven planned bullet train corridors target sharp travel time cuts across India
India is preparing to expand its high-speed rail footprint beyond the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, with the Union Budget positioning rail investment as a driver of regional integration, passenger convenience, and economic opportunity across states. The Union Budget 2025-26 has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors: Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri. The plan […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 334 Km viaduct, 417 Km piers completed, 5,400 OHE masts installed on India’s first high-speed rail corridor
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved significant construction milestones, with approximately 334 Km of viaducts completed and 417 Km of piers erected along the 508 Km corridor. Additionally, around 5,400 overhead electrification OHE masts have been installed, forming a critical part of the traction infrastructure required for reliable power supply to the bullet trains […]
Tariff reductions and market access: Inside the new India-US trade framework that slashes Trump-imposed tariffs on Indian exports
India and the United States have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement aimed at advancing reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, while reaffirming their commitment to negotiating a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement BTA launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump on 13 February 2025. The framework is expected to […]
From Micron To Tata, 10 Semiconductor Projects Worth ₹1.60 Lakh Crore Anchor India’s Chip Manufacturing Ambitions
India has approved 10 semiconductor manufacturing projects with a combined investment of ₹1.60 lakh crore across multiple states, forming the backbone of the country’s effort to build a resilient domestic chip ecosystem under the India Semiconductor Mission. These projects span fabrication, packaging, assembly, testing, and specialised semiconductor infrastructure, and are expected to meet rising demand […]