India’s Oil and Gas Minister urges domestic shipbuilders and carriers to build strategic assets amid the country’s surging energy demand. In a striking display of subtle wit, economic logic, and 39 years of diplomatic service, India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, spotlighted the massive growth opportunity for domestic shipbuilders and shipping...
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POWERGRID, NEA Ink Cross-Border Transmission Pact to Strengthen India-Nepal Power Ties
Once completed, the proposed transmission corridors will significantly enhance electricity exchange, bolster regional energy security, improve grid resilience, and contribute to sustained economic growth in both countries. In a significant boost to cross-border power cooperation and India-Nepal diplomatic ties, Maharatna central public sector enterprise (CPSE) POWERGRID and Nepal’s state-owned power utility, the Nepal Electricity Authority...
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Rahul Jain Appointed as Suzlon CFO as RE Major Seeks to Expand Footprint
A chartered accountant by qualification, Jain has held leadership roles across reputed organisations and brings deep expertise in financial strategy and transformation. Suzlon Group, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has announced the appointment of Rahul Jain as its new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective December 15. Jain brings over two...
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Gadkari Calls for Accountability and Innovation to Build World-Class Roads
The Road Transport and Highways Minister announced that details of project officials, contractors, and developers will be made public to strengthen transparency and citizen oversight. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has called for greater accountability from contractors, consultants, and officials to ensure that India’s highways are built and maintained to world-class...
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India’s Solar Diplomacy Gains Momentum as Minister Joshi Calls for Equitable Energy Transition at ISA Plenary
Expressing concern over the uneven global transition to clean energy, India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy announced a $25 million contribution to the African Solar Facility under the International Solar Alliance, aimed at supporting investments in mini grids and distributed renewables across Africa. India is emerging as the voice of the Global South, and...
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Solar for All: President Murmu Urges Inclusive Energy Revolution at ISA Plenary
Speaking at the Eighth Plenary Session of the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi on Tuesday, the country’s first citizen described solar energy as a rediscovery of an ancient truth: the Sun is the most democratic energy source, accessible to all. President Droupadi Murmu has called for greater inclusivity to ensure that the benefits of...
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From Code to Concrete: Why the Smart Infrastructure Boom Needs Bobs to Become Tech Builders
As modern infrastructure becomes as much about software as cement and steel, it demands professionals who blend deep technical expertise with a practical grasp of how capital projects operate across design, execution and long-term maintenance, writes Pete Olds. The infrastructure industry, long dominated by engineers, architects, and contractors, is now also a frontier for technologists,...
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Toll Revenues Surge to ₹491.9 Billion in Jan-Sept 2025, Driven by Higher Traffic and Revised User Fees: ICRA Analytics
The regional distribution of toll revenue has remained broadly stable over the past three years, with western and southern corridors consistently accounting for more than half of India’s national toll collections. India’s national highway network has recorded robust growth in toll revenue and traffic volumes over the past two years, with collections rising nearly 16...
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IMW 2025: India positions itself as maritime bridge between Indo-Pacific and Global South, says Amit Shah
The Home Minister said India’s maritime strength lies not in competition but in cooperation, with the goal of building a green maritime future that drives growth while staying in harmony with nature. India’s emergence on the global maritime map, driven by structural reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has positioned the country as a...
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IMW 2025: Gadkari Calls for Private Innovation in Ship Financing, Launches Maritime Vision Report
Drawing from the road sector’s success, Gadkari highlighted how his ministry mobilised ₹1.4 trillion through ToT, InvITs, and PPP models. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday called for the adoption of innovative financing models to unlock investment in India’s $1 trillion maritime economy. Speaking at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025...