Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi said the newly launched $200 million Africa Solar Facility would play a key role in unlocking investment in the continent’s distributed renewable-energy sector. Reinforcing India’s role in advancing the global clean-energy transition, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has highlighted the...
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Modi Calls for Innovation-Led Solar Growth as India Eyes 500 GW Clean Energy Milestone
Delivering the inaugural address at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, Modi said the future growth of solar energy would depend as much on innovation as on deployment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on startups, academic institutions, entrepreneurs and researchers to develop technologies that expand the use of solar power beyond electricity...
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RVNL-GPT JV Fast-Tracks ₹12 Billion Namo Setu Rail-Road Bridge Across Ganga
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to accelerate construction of the double-deck rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga in Varanasi and advance its completion by a year. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to accelerate construction of the double-deck rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga in Varanasi and complete it within 36 months,...
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Digi Yatra Begins International Trials at Seven Airports Ahead of Wider Rollout
During the beta trial phase between November and December 2026, eligible Indian citizens holding e-passports will be able to use Digi Yatra at designated airport touchpoints while travelling on select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. India has begun trials of its digital travel identity platform Digi Yatra for international passengers at seven...
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Four Space Ventures Secure ₹671.5 Million Under IN-SPACe Technology Fund
The latest selection round takes the number of beneficiaries under the programme to seven and the total funding commitment to ₹671.5 million for the development of critical indigenous space technologies. India’s space sector regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has selected four companies for financial support under its Technology Adoption Fund...
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DGCA Clears Air India Flying Academy as Carrier Expands Pilot Training Capacity
The approval marks another step in Air India’s broader strategy to build training and talent-development infrastructure as the airline expands its fleet and network. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has approved Air India Flying Academy at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, clearing the way for the airline to begin pilot...
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TCI Seaways Adds Seventh Vessel to Strengthen Coastal Logistics Network
The addition is expected to support rising coastal freight demand while enhancing service reliability across key trade corridors. TCI Seaways, the coastal shipping division of integrated logistics major Transport Corp. of India Ltd (TCI), has taken delivery of TCI SETU, a 500 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel, reinforcing its coastal shipping capabilities amid growing...
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ENGIE Expands India Renewable Portfolio with 450 MW Solar Commissioning
The projects comprise the 250 MW Khaba Solar Project in Rajasthan and the 200 MW Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. French energy major ENGIE has commissioned two utility-scale solar projects in India with a combined capacity of 450 MW, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio in one of its key growth markets. The projects comprise the...
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India’s Student Rocketry Push Gains Momentum as 77 Teams Reach IN-SPACe Finale
Undergraduate teams will compete in model rocketry and miniature satellite challenges at a dedicated launch facility in Uttar Pradesh, as India seeks to strengthen its future space workforce. Seventy-seven student teams have been shortlisted from 115 registrations for the second edition of the IN-SPACe Model Rocketry Competition and the third edition of the IN-SPACe CAN-7USAT...
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Adani Airports, IHCL Sign Multi-Hotel Deal for 2,000 Rooms Across Four Cities
The agreement aligns with Adani Airports’ broader airport city strategy, under which its subsidiary, Adani Airport City Ltd, is developing more than 655 acres of land across eight airports in seven states. Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) have signed one of India’s largest multi-hotel operating agreements, covering eight...