While reinforcing Visakhapatnamâs position as the âGateway of the Eastâ, the launch of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport will mark a defining milestone in Andhra Pradeshâs aviation journey. The countdown has begun for the inauguration of Vizag Airport, officially named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to dedicate...
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RITES and MECON Forge Partnership to Pursue New Infrastructure Opportunities
The collaboration will focus on opportunities in India and international markets, combining the technical expertise and sectoral experience of both organisations. RITES Ltd, a leading transport infrastructure consultancy under the Ministry of Railways, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MECON Ltd, an undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, to collaborate in identifying new...
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Tata Power Wins SECI Award for 324 MW Supply from Bhivpuri Pumped Hydro Project
The project will be developed under the BOO and will provide eight hours of energy storage, enabling reliable dispatch of electricity during peak demand periods. Tata Power has received a letter of award from the Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI) for the supply of 324 MW power from its 1,000 MW pumped hydro...
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Prime Minister Modi Dedicates 75 Redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations Across India
This is the second major nationwide dedication of redeveloped stations, following May 2025, when Modi inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat Stations across 18 states and union territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations to the nation under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), part of one of the largest station...
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Indiaâs Private Spacetech Ambitions Reach Orbit After Skyrootâs Successful Launch
Following the missionâs success, India and firms like Skyroot are positioning to disrupt the satellite launch segment, which has seen the rise of global leaders such as Elon Muskâs SpaceX. As Skyroot Aerospaceâs navy blue and white Vikramâ1 rocket lifted off at 12:05 IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,...
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Strait of Hormuz Conflict Stalls Persian Gulf LNG Exports, S&P Global Says
LNG transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped from almost 0.8 cargoes daily in late June to only 0.2 by July 15, vessel tracking data shows. A renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict is sharply reducing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the Persian Gulf, according to new analysis from global energy analytics firm S&P...
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Indiaâs Rail Modernisation Shields Network from Fuel Shock, Modi Says
Flagging off the worldâs longest and most powerful hydrogen train, Modi said the fuel will define rail mobility in the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said rapid electrification of the Indian Railways has helped the country avoid a potential transport crisis triggered by fuel supply disruptions from the ongoing West Asia conflict. âIf such...
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GAIL Signs MoU with KABIL to Boost Critical Minerals Collaboration
The agreement provides a framework for cooperation in identifying and evaluating opportunities in critical and strategic minerals. Integrated energy major GAIL (India) Ltd has inked an MoU with governmentâbacked joint venture Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) to collaborate in the field of critical and strategic minerals, supporting Indiaâs longâterm resource security. The agreement provides a...
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Indiaâs First Private Orbital Rocket Vikramâ1 Set for July 18 Test Flight
The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a microâart installation. Hyderabadâbased launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbitalâclass Vikramâ1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space CentreâSriharikota (SDSCâSHAR) on JulyâŻ18 at 1130âŻIST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikramâ1âs...
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NHAI Engages Consultants to Strengthen InvITâLed Highway O&M
The model aims to reinforce investor confidence and draw greater domestic and global investment into Indiaâs national highway assets. The National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), an InvIT sponsored by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has engaged general management consultants (GMCs) to professionalise operations and maintenance (O&M) of national highway assets under its portfolio....