India to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trains, phased rollout planned based on demand and operational readiness
Indian Railways plans to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets, with induction into regular passenger service set to take place in phases based on demand and operational readiness, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (4 February). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the […]
India’s mega expressway push: 18,000 Km high-speed corridors targeted for operationalisation by 2028-29
The Government has targeted operationalisation of 18,000 Km of Access Controlled National High Speed Corridors (HSCs) and expressways by 2028-29, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The planned expansion is expected to significantly enhance logistics efficiency and act as a key driver of […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project advances: 334 Km viaducts, 417 Km pier works, 17 river bridges and 12 major crossings completed
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has crossed multiple construction milestones across Gujarat and Maharashtra, with major civil works progressing across multiple sections of the corridor. As on 27 January 2026, around 334 Km of viaducts, 417 km of pier works have been completed, along with 17 river bridges and 12 major crossings over national […]
India Successfully Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet, Joining Elite Nations With Technology To Power Longer-Range Air-To-Air Missiles
India on Monday (3 February) moved closer to strengthening its next-generation air combat arsenal after successfully demonstrating a key missile propulsion technology that could significantly extend the reach of future air-to-air weapons. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test of its Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range […]
PM E-DRIVE Scheme: ₹1,703 Crore Reimbursed To Electric Two- And Three-Wheeler Manufacturers; 22.12 Lakh Vehicles Sold
The Government has reimbursed ₹1,703 crore to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of electric two-wheelers and electric three-wheelers as reimbursement of demand incentives provided to buyers under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, the Parliament was informed. The information was provided in a written reply in the Lok Sabha by […]
India Targets Nearly 10,000 MTPA Port Capacity By 2047 As Current Handling Reaches 2771 MTPA
India has drawn up a long-term roadmap to expand its port cargo handling capacity to nearly 10,000 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2047, with current capacity already crossing 2771 MTPA as of 31 March 2025, according to information provided by the government in the Parliament. “The Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime AmritKaal Vision […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: India’s First Bullet Train Project Achieves Second Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharashtra’s Palghar
India’s first high-speed rail project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, marked a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of its second mountain tunnel, MT-6, in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The 454-meter-long and 14.4-meter-wide tunnel is designed to accommodate both up and down tracks, facilitating seamless high-speed rail operations. This comes nearly a month after the first […]
US drops India tariffs by 32 points to 18 per cent; Trump announces deal with oil shift and $500 billion purchases
In a significant development, the United States and India have announced a new trade agreement aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties. The deal includes a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and commitments related to energy imports, though some details remain to be clarified. Key Provisions of the Agreement Tariff Reduction: The U.S. has […]
Defence: Govt grants Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited, boosting capital autonomy up to ₹500 crore
Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Defence Public Sector Undertaking formed after the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board in October 2021, has been granted Miniratna Category-I status following approval by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Congratulating the company for transforming from a government organisation into a profit-making corporate entity within about four years, the […]
What Is Biopharma SHAKTI? Inside the ₹10,000 Crore Plan to Make India a Global Biopharma Hub
The Union Budget 2026-27 has placed biopharma and biologic medicines at the centre of India’s healthcare and manufacturing strategy with the proposed launch of Biopharma SHAKTI, a national initiative backed by an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. The scheme is aimed at strengthening the ecosystem for biologics and biosimilars while supporting the government’s […]