The Union Minister stressed that Indiaās expanding port network and growing role in global trade demand resilient, integrated systems capable of countering emerging cyber and geopolitical threats. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has called for a technologyāled transformation of Indiaās maritime security architecture, reiterating that the countryās expanding port network and...
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Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Expands Pilot Training Network with 11 New FTOs
The new centres will raise Indiaās pilot training capacity by 750 cadets annually, giving a major boost to the domestic ecosystem. In a significant step towards strengthening Indiaās pilot training ecosystem and supporting the countryās rapidly expanding civil aviation sector, letters of intent were awarded on Wednesday for the establishment of 11 new flying training...
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Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO & MD to Drive Global Expansion
Gebremariam was chosen following an intensive global search led by Air Indiaās board committee. Ending months of speculation, Air Indiaās board of directors announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, as CEO & Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, on Wednesday. Gebremariam is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished leaders...
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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Crosses 5 Million Rooftop Solar Installations
More than 1.2 million households together earned ā¹4.21 billion through the sale of surplus power in FY2024ā25, translating to an extra income of around ā¹3,500 per year per household. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the worldās largest domestic rooftop solar programme, has crossed a landmark milestone with more than five million households...
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Delhi Airport Expands Domestic Network to 90 Destinations with Launch of Direct Flights to Daman
Delhi Airport is now the only airport in India with direct connectivity to 32 of 36 states and union territories, cementing its role as the countryās largest domestic hub. GMR AEROāled Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has further strengthened its position as Indiaās largest and most connected domestic aviation hub with the commencement of direct...
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Jupiter Wagons, Lucchini RS to Build Indiaās First Fully Integrated PrivateāSector Railwheel Manufacturing Platform
Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL), a leading provider of mobility solutions and railway engineering products, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Lucchini RS Holding (LRS), one of the worldās leading manufacturers of railway wheels, axles and wheelsets. Under binding agreements, Lucchini RS will acquire a 15 per cent equity stake in Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory...
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Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO
Walsh will work with IndiGoās Gurugramābased board and management to build on operational strengths and advance strategic ambitions. IndiGo, Indiaās largest airline by fleet and market share, announced on Monday that Willie Walsh has formally assumed charge as its new CEO, marking the start of a new phase of growth and global ambition. His appointment...
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Indian Railways Posts 9% Freight Growth in July 2026
Passenger traffic expanded, with Indian Railways carrying 633.5 million passengers in July 2026 against 621.9 million a year earlier, across suburban and nonāsuburban segments. Indian Railways sustained strong operational momentum in July 2026, recording growth across freight and passenger segments. A Ministry of Railways release noted, āHigher freight loading, increased passenger traffic, improved revenue generation,...
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PM Modi Dedicates POWERGRID Transmission Projects for Clean Energy in Andhra Pradesh
These systems enable seamless evacuation of renewable energy from Kurnool and Ananthpuram to the National Grid. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated two transmission projects and laid the foundation stone for another of the stateārun transmission utility POWERGRID in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on August 1. The two commissioned projects include the transmission system for...
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AM/NS India Highlights LongāLife Solar Infrastructure with Magnelis for 300āÆGW Ambition
Magnelis steel uses a patented zincāaluminiumāmagnesium coating that delivers superior corrosion resistance with selfāhealing properties. Indiaās renewable energy ambitions are advancing rapidly, with a target of 500āÆGW by 2030. Within this, solar capacity is expected to more than double from 135āÆGW to 300āÆGW. According to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), the challenge is not...