The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…
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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…
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DoNER Drives NER Growth via HLTFs, Digital Portal
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped up regional cooperation and project facilitation by constituting eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) and rolling out a digital single-window system for project appraisal and monitoring. The move, disclosed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, is aimed at…
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PMJUGA Launched to Transform 63,843 Tribal Villages Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024, targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States and Union Territories. The five-year mission (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29) seeks to benefit over five…
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PSU MoU Enhances EMRS Infra, Digital Learning
In a move to strengthen education and infrastructure at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 with two Central Public Sector Undertakings: Northern Coal Limited (NCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL). The signing ceremony…
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Dakshina Kannada Named Export Hub for Seafood, Cashew
The Government of India has designated Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub (DEH) under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative, identifying seafood and cashew as priority export products for the coastal Karnataka district. The move aims to strengthen local value-chains, improve logistics and expand market access for small and…
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NPG Reviews Key Rail Projects under PM GatiShakti Plan
The 103rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held today to evaluate major infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and the socio-economic impact of strategic rail corridors. Railway Projects Evaluated During the session, NPG…
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Nitin Gadkari Inspects 6-Lane Shamlaji–Motachiloda NH-48 in Gujarat
Gujarat: Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and senior officials, today conducted a detailed inspection of the under-construction 6-lane Shamlaji–Motachiloda section of National Highway 48. The visit aimed to review progress and ensure timely completion of critical highway infrastructure. Inspection Highlights and Key…
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NMDC Steel First in India to Get BIS License for Pipeline Steel
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India’s state-of-the-art integrated steel plant, has become the first company in the country to receive the Indian Standards (IS) license for Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems (IS 18384:2023). The milestone was achieved during the World Standards…
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Cabinet Approves 4 Rail Projects to Add 894 Kms by 2031
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved four major Indian Railways multi-tracking projects with a combined investment of Rs 24,634 crore. Scheduled for completion by 2030–31, these projects will add approximately 894 kilometres to the national rail network across Maharashtra, Madhya…