Indiaâs clean energy transition provides lessons for emerging economies on growth, jobs and competitiveness, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Even as a BloombergNEF report confirms that India is transitioning to new and renewable sources of energy faster than the US or China, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi emerged as...
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World Bank Approves $815 Million Financing for Tata Power-DGPC Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
The remaining funding will be raised from market participants, reinforcing a robust capital structure for the project. The Dorjilung Hydropower Project Ltd (DHPL), jointly owned by Bhutanâs Druk Green Power Corp. (DGPC) and Indiaâs Tata Power, has secured USD 815 million (âč68 billion) in longâterm financing from the World Bank Groupâs Board of Executive Directors....
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Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
Deployed under the Railway Protection Forceâs modernisation push, the humanoid robot strengthens station operations in security, passenger services, crowd management and safety awareness. In a first for the Indian Railways, a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN has been deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery. The robot was launched...
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Indiaâs Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India registered the achievement on January 14 with a 628 ckm, 765 kV transmission line from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation, boosting renewable energy evacuation capacity. Indiaâs power sector has begun 2026 on a high note, with the national transmission network surpassing 500,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) of lines and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity...
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India Inc Optimistic on Growth, Flags Infrastructure, Defence and Export Priorities: FICCI Survey
FICCIâs survey highlights industry confidence, with 80 per cent upbeat on Indiaâs growth and 50 per cent projecting GDP at 7-8 per cent in FY2026â27. India Inc. is strongly optimistic about the economyâs prospects, with expectations that support for infrastructure, defence and exports will continue, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and...
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Ink MoU to Boost Integrated RoadâRail Infrastructure Development
The partnership strengthens roadârail coordination in difficult terrains, delivering integrated solutions for efficiency, safety and economic growth. In a step towards integrated infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corp. Ltd (KRCL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, signed a fiveâyear memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday....
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DGCA Digitises Pilot Licensing with Electronic ATPL Services to Strengthen Aviation Ecosystem
The EPL is a secure digital licence with ICAO-aligned safeguards to ensure authenticity, prevent tampering, and enable real-time verification. Marking a significant digital milestone in Indiaâs commercial pilot training journey, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in New Delhi. Speaking...
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BLR Airport Launches Gate Z, Indiaâs First Social Lounge Redefining the Airport Experience
At Bengaluruâs Kempegowda International Airport, Gate Z debuts as Indiaâs first social lounge, redefining comfort, culture and community. While the world debates Gen Zâs potential to drive the next wave of global transformation, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has opened a social lounge inspired by the Gen Z ethos to reflect the aspiration of...
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MoPNG Highlights Financing Strength, Regulatory Reforms Ahead of New Upstream Bid Rounds
A recent dayâlong meeting in Mumbai brought together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on the upstream reform agenda and investment opportunities in India. The growing interest in the upstream segment of Indiaâs oil and gas industry was evident in the strong participation at a series of engagements organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...
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ABB India Modernises BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations
ABB India Modernises BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline for Uninterrupted Operations At 935 km, BPCLâs VadinarâBina Pipeline stands as a cornerstone of Indiaâs energy security, supplying 7.80 MMTPA to the Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh amid rising demand. ABB India Ltd, the Indian arm of ABB Group, has successfully delivered a critical energy infrastructure modernisation initiative by...