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Maharashtra Signs ₹1.75 Lakh Crore MoUs in Energy, AI and Steel Push

  • April 17, 2026
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A significant step towards sustainable energy, modern technology, and manufacturing has been taken by the Maharashtra government, which has inked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with JW Global Group and Shyam Steel valued at ₹1.75 lakh crore. Sustainable infrastructure and next-generation technologies will be the primary areas of focus for the ₹1.65 lakh crore investment that […]

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India’s First Semiconductor Fab Gets SEZ Status at Dholera

  • April 17, 2026
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On Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced that Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited has been granted a special economic zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat, to focus solely on electronic hardware and software, including information technology and related industries. The SEZ, which spans 66.166 hectares and is expected to employ 21,000 people, is […]

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India and Russia Boost Engagement, Eye Growth in Steel Industry

  • April 17, 2026
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Russian and Indian officials met at a high-level round table in New Delhi to discuss current initiatives and brainstorm potential future collaborations in the steel industry. Industry leaders from both nations gathered for a meeting co-chaired by senior ministry officials and Mikhail Iurin to discuss long-term strategies. Throughout the steel value chain, we prioritised acquiring […]

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Minister Highlights Ayush as Key Pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision

  • April 17, 2026
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In his inauguration speech at New Delhi’s “Chintan Shivir 2026,” Prataprao Jadhav emphasised the importance of the Ayush sector in realising the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. Reviewing progress, identifying gaps, and outlining a future-ready vision for the industry are the goals of the two-day colloquium held by the Ministry of Ayush. In line with India’s […]

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India’s Railway Heritage Highlighted with Original Image of Thane’s First Bridge

  • April 17, 2026
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To commemorate 173 years of Indian Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw corrected long-standing errors in widely-circulated images by sharing a confirmed archival photo of the ancient Thane railway bridge alongside an early train. An important event in the history of Indian transportation—the first passenger train excursion in 1853—is closely associated with the Thane bridge. On the other […]

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Northern Coalfields Deploys 890 HP Komatsu Dozer at Amlohri Mining Project

  • April 16, 2026
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At its Amlohri Opencast Project, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has bolstered its mining operations by bringing online a new 890 horsepower Komatsu dozer, which has increased productivity and improved operating efficiency. As part of its continuous efforts to upgrade its mining fleet and enhance safety standards throughout its working areas, NCL has introduced this high-capacity […]

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RailTel Bags ₹100 Crore IT Monitoring Project for Konkan Railway Division

  • April 16, 2026
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The creation and maintenance of an integrated IT solution targeted at monitoring minor minerals has been awarded to RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. by the Konkan Division, a significant Letter of Intent (LoI). The Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division, has granted RailTel an order for ₹100 crore (not including taxes), which is a major achievement for […]

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Urban Challenge Fund Gets HUDCO Support to Drive Tier-2, Tier-3 City Development

  • April 16, 2026
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When the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India announced the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) hailed it as a game-changer for speeding up India’s next-generation urban development. In order to spur development in secondary and tertiary cities, the Urban Challenge Fund supports market-linked financial instruments and promotes […]

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EdCIL, Semiconductor Laboratory Ink MoU for Computer-Based Recruitment Exams

  • April 16, 2026
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The Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), which is part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and EdCIL India Limited have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to oversee CBT-based recruiting. Director General Kamaljeet Singh of SCL and Additional Secretary Amitesh Kr. Sinha of MeitY were present when the MoU was inked. As EdCIL continues […]