With Deemed University status, GMRIT is set to expand into multidisciplinary sciences and applied research, with a focus on medical and allied health fields. Andhra Pradesh‑based engineering and technology institute, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), has been notified as a ‘Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education under the University Grants Commission (UGC)...
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India Adds Record 52.5 GW Power Capacity in FY2025‑26, Driven by Renewables
The share of non‑fossil fuel capacity has now overtaken fossil fuels, reflecting India’s steady transition toward cleaner energy sources. India, the world’s third‑largest energy consumer, has added a record 52,537 MW (52.5 GW) of generation capacity from all sources in FY2025‑26 till January 31, the Ministry of Power has said. This marks the highest‑ever capacity...
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REC to Drive AI‑Powered Energy Innovation at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Alongside three high‑level thematic sessions, the power sector financier will unveil a P2P energy trading initiative at the summit, marking a decisive step toward decentralised and consumer‑driven energy ecosystems. REC Ltd, a Maharatna central public sector enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, is set to host three high‑level thematic sessions in collaboration with global...
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Inox Clean Energy, RJ Corp Enter Africa’s IPP Market, Target 2.5 GW by FY2029
The equal joint venture will focus on developing, financing, building, and operating utility‑scale solar projects, with a pipeline across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Inox Clean Energy Ltd has announced a major foray into the African renewable energy market through an equal joint venture with RJ Corp Ltd. Inox Clean Energy is...
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DIAL Launches Family@DEL: First Family‑Centric Travel Initiative at an Indian Airport
The programme simplifies every stage of travel at India’s busiest airport, with tailored services for families that enhance the overall passenger experience. In a first for a major Indian airport, GMR AERO‑led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has launched Family@DEL, a comprehensive initiative designed to make domestic departures more comfortable and stress‑free for families. The...
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India’s SDHI Lands Landmark Oman Defence Ship Deal
Scheduled for delivery within 18 months, the training ship will feature a cutting‑edge navigation system, an advanced communications suite, and helicopter operation capability, creating a world‑class learning environment at sea. In a significant boost to India’s maritime industry, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), the country’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has secured...
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Air India Unveils First Line‑Fit Boeing 787‑9, Signals Bold Global Transformation in 2026
By year‑end, Air India will have at least 20 widebody aircraft serving Europe, East Asia, Australia, and beyond, CEO & Managing Director Campbell Wilson said. National flag carrier Air India will be expanding its international operations with 20 widebody aircraft towards the end of this year, Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, has said. Speaking...
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Vizhinjam Expansion Strengthens India’s Maritime Competitiveness: Sonowal
The expansion marks the commencement of construction works for Phases II, III and IV of Vizhinjam International Seaport, under a fast‑tracked integrated programme. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that capacity expansion at Vizhinjam Port will substantially reduce India’s dependence on foreign hubs for transhipment of merchant cargo. Inaugurating the...
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Tata Power Odisha Discoms Secure Top National Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
Improved billing efficiency and financial discipline helped Indian discoms drive the sector’s first‑ever profitability milestone in FY2025. For the third year in a row, Tata Power‑led Odisha distribution companies (discoms) have achieved top‑tier rankings in the Fourteenth Integrated Ratings and Rankings Report of Power Distribution Utilities for FY2025. Released by the Ministry of Power, the...
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SDHI Secures $227 Million Chemical Tanker Deal, Revives India’s Commercial Shipbuilding
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...