Indian Railways is on the brink of a historic milestone under its Mission 100% Electrification, having electrified nearly its entire rail network. As of November 2025, about 99.2% of the country’s Broad Gauge routes have been electrified, positioning India among the world’s most advanced railway systems in terms of electric…
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NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…
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MOIL Records Best-Ever Q3 and Nine-Month Production in FY26
State-owned manganese ore producer MOIL Limited has delivered its strongest production performance ever during the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant operational milestone for the company. The achievement reflects sustained improvements in mine planning, mechanisation, and workforce productivity across its operating…
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India Launches Rs 17 Lakh Crore PPP Project Pipeline
In a major push to boost infrastructure investment, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline. Announced as part of the Union Budget 2025-26, the pipeline includes 852 projects spanning Central Infrastructure Ministries and States/Union Territories, with…
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Ministers Joshi & Gadkari Promote Hydrogen Mobility in India
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi (New and Renewable Energy) and Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport and Highways) took a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) today, underscoring the Government of India’s commitment to clean mobility and green hydrogen adoption. The ride, from Bharat Mandapam to Minister Gadkari’s…
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National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
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Bhupender Yadav Reviews NCR Air Pollution Action Plans
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level review of the action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This marks the fifth meeting in the series, aimed at strengthening inter-state coordination and ensuring tangible improvements in air quality…
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PM Modi Highlights Power of Gentle Speech in Public Life
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the enduring relevance of gentle speech in public life, drawing from India’s ancient wisdom to underline the role of ethical communication in fostering harmony and mutual respect. Through a Sanskrit Subhashitam shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed a timeless…
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India Reviews Haj 2026 Preparations in Madinah
As part of proactive preparations for Haj 2026, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, visited the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office (IHPO) in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to assess arrangements for Indian pilgrims. The visit underscores the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring safety,…
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PM Modi Lauds HPCL Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag Refinery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, calling it a decisive milestone in India’s journey toward energy security and self-reliance. The Prime Minister described the project as a major step…