The Railways Minister also assured that fares on India’s first bullet train corridor between Ahmedabad and Mumbai would remain affordable, with a structure designed to be reasonable and accessible to the middle class. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that execution-related delays during the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra pushed back the Ahmedabad-Mumbai...
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VA Tech Wabag Deploys Robotic Sewer Cleaning to End Manual Scavenging in Uttar Pradesh
Launched in Agra in early 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s mechanised sewer maintenance programme has already seen Bandicoot clean over 1,500 manholes, laying the groundwork for wider adoption across the state. VA Tech Wabag has introduced ‘Bandicoot’—the world’s first robotic manhole cleaner—in Ghaziabad, marking a significant step in the city’s sanitation modernisation drive. The deployment is part...
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Sputnik India Taps Delhi Metro with Branded Train Campaign
Sputnik News launches branded train on Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line, expanding its footprint in India’s urban media landscape. In over two decades, the Delhi Metro has emerged as the lifeline of the National Capital Region, which has an estimated population of over 46 million based on government projections. Every day, more than 6 million people...
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SDHI Signs ₹42.5 Billion Shipbuilding Pact with GMB, Partners with SMFCL to Advance Maritime India Vision
Anchored in Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the agreements signal a strategic leap in infrastructure, skills, and global maritime competitiveness. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication firm, has signed two strategic memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at accelerating the country’s maritime manufacturing ecosystem. Inked...
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PM Modi Inaugurates Avaada’s ₹15 Billion Solar Project in Gujarat; Foundation Laid for ₹4 Billion Vadodara Plant
The 280 MW Surendranagar plant will enhance Gujarat’s renewable energy mix and provide clean, affordable power to citizens, particularly farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched diversified energy conglomerate Avaada Group’s 280 MW solar power project in Surendranagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. Developed under the Gujarat State Solar Policy, the project spans over 1,170 acres across...
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Avaada Electro’s ALMM-Enlisted Solar Module Facilities Scale Up Capacity in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
The Butibori and Dadri units take Avaada Electro’s ALMM-approved manufacturing capacity past 5,400 MW a year. Avaada Electro, the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing arm of Avaada Group, has expanded its production footprint with two facilities now enlisted under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The units—located...
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India Secures Key Win at UPU Congress, Set to Lead Global Postal Transformation
With the world’s largest postal network serving 1.45 billion people, India is uniquely positioned to advance the global mission for a modern, inclusive and resilient postal system, said Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications. India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during...
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Air India Group Unifies Sales Teams to Drive Commercial Synergy
The integrated team will be led by Manish Puri, newly elevated as Head of Global Sales. He will focus on strengthening trade partnerships and ensuring seamless representation of both carriers under a unified framework. In a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance engagement with the travel trade community, Air India Group has integrated the...
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Oil India Bets Big: Russian Dividends, Mozambique LNG Restart and Andaman Drilling Drive Growth
From a Russian dividend windfall and Mozambique LNG restart to deep Andaman drilling and critical mineral finds in Arunachal and Rajasthan, Oil India Ltd is reshaping its portfolio to secure sustained growth. Oil India Ltd (OIL) sees exploration, overseas business, refining, critical minerals and green energy driving its future growth, Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing...
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India 2036: Building for the Olympics, Forging a Legacy
With the unveiling of India’s new National Sports Policy, the road to the 2036 Olympics now hinges on bold policy frameworks and transformative infrastructure, writes Nasir Ali. India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics isn’t just about welcoming the world to our shores; it is a call to transform the country’s sporting landscape. If...