The country’s data centre capacity is projected to double to 2.3-2.5 gigawatts (GW) by March 2028, reflecting buoyant demand across enterprises and consumers, according to a Crisil Ratings study. India’s data centre industry is poised for robust expansion, with operator revenue expected to reach approximately ₹200 billion ($2.4 billion) annually by fiscal 2028. This translates...
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Sanchar Saathi Recovers 50,000 Phones in October; Crosses 700,000 Nationwide Since Launch
India’s digital safety platform Sanchar Saathi is gaining momentum, with monthly recoveries rising 47 per cent between June and October 2025, culminating in over 50,000 handsets retrieved last month. In a major boost to the Digital India programme’s objective of securing citizens’ digital assets and strengthening public trust in technology‑driven governance, the Department of Telecommunications...
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Akasa Air Expands Northeast Connectivity, Adds Dibrugarh as 32nd Destination
This expansion complements Akasa’s existing services from Guwahati and highlights its strategy of deepening access to high‑potential regions in the Northeast. Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has announced the addition of Dibrugarh in Assam as its 32nd destination, further strengthening connectivity to the Northeast. Starting February 1, 2026, the airline will operate thrice weekly direct...
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Ministry of Power Advances India Energy Stack with Taskforce Review of Strategy and Architecture
India’s power sector digital backbone is moving into high gear, with monthly taskforce meetings set to drive the India Energy Stack (IES) project toward its July 2026 completion. The Ministry of Power convened the India Energy Stack (IES) taskforce on Monday to accelerate the development of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector....
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Vaishnaw Stresses Industry-Aligned Skilling to Power India’s Digital and Electronics Growth
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT, inaugurated a Skill India Centre (SIC) in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, joined by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education. Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the need for skilling programmes to align...
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DGCA Issues Urgent Advisory as Ethiopian Ash Cloud Enters Indian Airspace
Volcanic ash clouds threaten aircraft safety by disrupting engines and instruments, as their particles are abrasive, heat‑reactive, and electrically conductive. Following the eruption of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano—its first in nearly 10,000 years—India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an urgent advisory on the hazards posed by volcanic ash to aircraft...
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DFCCIL Freight Operations Surge 48% as Corridors, Terminals Expand
In FY2024-25, DFCCIL added 37 road over bridges, 50 flyovers, and 544 under bridges, marking major progress on its Eastern and Western freight corridors. Expansion in infrastructure and connectivity have resulted in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL)’s train operations on Eastern and Western dedicated rail freight corridors registering a significant increase...
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SMFCL Board Clears $3 Billion Borrowing Plan to Accelerate Maritime Infrastructure Financing
The corporation has outlined a comprehensive financing framework to support the entire maritime value chain, with particular emphasis on vessel financing. In a major boost to India’s maritime financing ecosystem, the board of Sagarmala Finance Corp. Ltd (SMFCL) has approved an overall borrowing plan of ₹250 billion ($3 billion) to support infrastructure development across the...
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Air India Restores Codeshare with Air Canada to Expand India-Canada Flight Network
Air India, India’s national flag carrier and a member of the Star Alliance, has reinstated its codeshare agreement with fellow alliance partner Air Canada to enhance flight connectivity between India and Canada. Effective December 2, the renewed partnership enables Air India to offer seamless access to six Canadian cities beyond its existing gateways at Vancouver...
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Indian Railways Freight Loading Surges Past 1 Billion Tonne Milestone This Fiscal
Daily loading remains robust at around 4.4 MT, higher than 4.2 MT last year, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and sustained demand. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail transporter, crossed the landmark 1 billion tonnes of freight loading for FY2025‑26 on November 19, propelled by strong demand in coal, iron ore, cement, and container traffic. This...