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…
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Coal Ministry Holds Chintan Shivir to Drive Sector Reforms
The Ministry of Coal organised a two-day Chintan Shivir on January 5 and 6 at Manesar in Gurugram to comprehensively review the progress of reforms in the coal sector and chart a clear roadmap for the future. The deliberative exercise aimed to move beyond routine administration and focus on outcome-oriented…
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Centre to Allow Multiple Airports in Major Cities: Rammohan Naidu
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing India’s rapidly growing air travel demand, the Union government will allow the operation of two or more airports in major cities. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced that the Centre will review the long-standing restriction that bars airports within…
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India’s Chip Design Gets DLI Scheme Boost
India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse is gaining momentum through the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, a flagship initiative under the Semicon India Programme. Focused on chip design the most value-intensive segment of the semiconductor supply chain the scheme is enabling domestic startups, MSMEs and companies to move…
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AYUSHEXCIL Marks 4 Years as AYUSH Exports Rise 6.11%
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) marked its fourth establishment anniversary in New Delhi on Saturday, highlighting India’s expanding footprint in the global traditional medicine and wellness market. The milestone comes at a time when exports of AYUSH and herbal products have recorded steady growth, reflecting rising international acceptance of…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance rail travel in the country. The inspection comes ahead of the train’s…
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First Mountain Tunnel Success in Bullet Train Project
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project crossed a crucial construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the achievement at Palghar district, calling it a landmark moment in…
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Two Major Interventions Launched to Boost MSME Exports
In a significant push to enhance India’s export competitiveness, the Government of India has launched two major financial interventions aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Export Promotion Mission. Introduced as part of the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme, the measures focus on reducing the cost of export…
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India Approves 22 ECMS Proposals for Manufacturing Push
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant push to strengthen India’s domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The projects, with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore, are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs across the country….
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DRDO Marks 68th Foundation Day, ₹1.30 Lakh Crore Defence Boost
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…