The agreement includes an option for six sister vessels, with the first due in 33 months and others to follow at regular intervals. Swan Defence and Heavy Industry (SDHI) has won one of the largest shipbuilding deals for an Indian company to date. The Pipavav, Gujarat-based shipyard, on Friday announced the signing of its first...
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India’s Energy Transition Sets Global Pace: Pralhad Joshi at Davos
India’s clean energy transition provides lessons for emerging economies on growth, jobs and competitiveness, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Even as a BloombergNEF report confirms that India is transitioning to new and renewable sources of energy faster than the US or China, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi emerged as...
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World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
The remaining funding will be raised from market participants, reinforcing a robust capital structure for the project. The Dorjilung Hydropower Project Ltd (DHPL), jointly owned by Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corp. (DGPC) and India’s Tata Power, has secured USD 815 million (₹68 billion) in long‑term financing from the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors....
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Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
Deployed under the Railway Protection Force’s modernisation push, the humanoid robot strengthens station operations in security, passenger services, crowd management and safety awareness. In a first for the Indian Railways, a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN has been deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery. The robot was launched...
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India’s Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India registered the achievement on January 14 with a 628 ckm, 765 kV transmission line from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation, boosting renewable energy evacuation capacity. India’s power sector has begun 2026 on a high note, with the national transmission network surpassing 500,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) of lines and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity...
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India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
FICCI’s survey highlights industry confidence, with 80 per cent upbeat on India’s growth and 50 per cent projecting GDP at 7-8 per cent in FY2026‑27. India Inc. is strongly optimistic about the economy’s prospects, with expectations that support for infrastructure, defence and exports will continue, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and...
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated Road‑Rail Infrastructure Development
The partnership strengthens road‑rail coordination in difficult terrains, delivering integrated solutions for efficiency, safety and economic growth. In a step towards integrated infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corp. Ltd (KRCL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, signed a five‑year memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday....
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DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
The EPL is a secure digital licence with ICAO-aligned safeguards to ensure authenticity, prevent tampering, and enable real-time verification. Marking a significant digital milestone in India’s commercial pilot training journey, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in New Delhi. Speaking...
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BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, India’s First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, Gate Z debuts as India’s first social lounge, redefining comfort, culture and community. While the world debates Gen Z’s potential to drive the next wave of global transformation, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has opened a social lounge inspired by the Gen Z ethos to reflect the aspiration of...
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MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
A recent day‑long meeting in Mumbai brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on the upstream reform agenda and investment opportunities in India. The growing interest in the upstream segment of India’s oil and gas industry was evident in the strong participation at a series of engagements organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...