The Vande Sleeper train is being developed by New Delhi using a holistic approach that incorporates technology, planning, and production. The effort, which is being spearheaded by BEML and the Integral Coach Factory, consists of developing prototypes, testing them thoroughly, and then producing 260 trainsets in stages. Passenger safety and comfort will be prioritised when […]
Funded at Rs 20,050 crore for FY 2020-21, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is an initiative of the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Fisheries that aims to increase the involvement of small-scale fishermen in deep-sea fishing and value-chain development. Financing the acquisition and improvement of deep-sea vessels, as well as strengthening […]
According to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, 172 railway stations have been refurbished as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Stations will be better connected to city areas, and facilities like waiting rooms and restrooms will be upgraded as part of the plan to make them more accessible. Important elements consist of broader footbridges, lifts, […]
As part of its strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Assam, NTPC Limited – Bongaigaon signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 2 February 2026. This will help increase access to safe drinking water and promote solutions based on renewable energy. In the presence of Shri Arnab Maitra, […]
On Thursday, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-owned defence major, clarified the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A delivery to the Indian Air Force (IAF), saying that five aircraft are completely prepared for delivery. The ready aircraft conform to the customer-agreed-upon standards and include important contracted capabilities, according to a press release that […]
At the United Nations Commission for Social Development, Minister Savitri Thakur emphasised that social justice is fundamental to the Viksit Bharat objectives of India. Following in the footsteps of the Doha and Copenhagen declarations, Thakur placed an emphasis on development that is both rights-based and inclusive. With the motto “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”, India’s governing […]
According to the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Discovery and Research, India is ramping up its rare earth mineral discovery and mining efforts. With an estimated 13.15 million tonnes of monazite and 7.23 million tonnes of in-situ rare earth oxide resources, India possesses 136 beach sand mineral deposits as of January 28, 2026. The states of […]
On 2 February 2026, NTPC Limited – Bongaigaon and Cosmic Foundation inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to promote renewable energy and increase access to safe drinking water. The overall cost of the arrangement is ₹43 lakh, and it includes the installation of 10 Solar Water Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems in Guwahati. A 500-litre storage […]
The company informed stock exchanges on 3 February that NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, had received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to establish a 600 MW solar power project with 300 MW/1900 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Included […]
An additional 125 MW solar capacity has been declared commercially operational at NTPC Green Energy Limited’s (NGEL) 500 MW Bhadla Solar PV Project in Rajasthan, which adds to India’s renewable energy portfolio. Under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the business informed the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited in a regulatory […]
