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....
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Porbandar Shipbuilding Cluster, Vadinar Repair Facility Get Government Nod
The approvals include a greenfield shipbuilding cluster on the western coast and financial support for one of Indiaâs largest ship repair facilities. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded inâprinciple approval for a greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar district of Gujarat and a stateâofâtheâart ship repair facility at the port town of...
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AM/NS India and SVNIT Launch Programme to Build IndustryâReady Talent in Surat
The oneâyear certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs for young engineering talent from Surat and nearby regions. ArcelorMittalâŻNipponâŻSteelâŻ(AM/NS)âŻIndia, a joint venture between global steelmakers ArcelorâŻMittal andâŻNipponâŻSteel, has launched the EmployabilityâŻEnhancementâŻProgrammeâŻ(EEP) in partnership with the SardarâŻVallabhbhaiâŻNationalâŻInstituteâŻofâŻTechnologyâŻ(SVNIT),âŻSurat. The oneâyear certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and...
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Naidu FastâTracks Dholera International Airport Operationalisation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA aim to secure licensing within three months, enabling Dholera airportâs launch by October. With the upcoming Dholera International Airportâs significance extending beyond Gujarat to potentially becoming a landmark project of immense strategic importance for India, the Centre is committed to ensuring its early completion, Union Minister for Civil...
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KEC International Secures First Data Centre Line Order in âč1.18 Billion Wins
With these wins, the companyâs yearâtoâdate order intake has crossed âč5.2âŻbillion, reflecting strong traction across T&D, renewables, civil and cables. RPG Group company and leading EPC player KEC International Ltd., has announced new orders worth âč1.18âŻbillion across its transmission & distribution (T&D), renewables, civil, and cables businesses. The T&D business has secured projects across India,...
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Railway Minister Vaishnaw Unveils Eight New Freight Reforms
The eight new structural reforms aim to enhance efficiency, drive innovation and strengthen the railway ecosystem. Eight structural reforms spanning freight transportation, logistics, construction practices, project execution, wagon design, skilling, and ease of doing business have been announced for the Indian Railways. Unveiling the initiatives under the Ministry of Railwaysâ target of undertaking â52 Reforms...