The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas called on states to step forward with leadership and initiative to capitalise on the opportunities arising from India’s energy transformation. The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has called on states to take the lead in India’s energy transformation, urging them to capitalise...
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Lending Versatility to Modern Infrastructure with Coated Steel
From Olympic stadiums to metro terminals, Priya Rajesh explains why coated steel is fast becoming the backbone of next-gen infrastructure. The global infrastructure landscape is steadily evolving. Landmark structures, once marked by sedate, utilitarian designs, are now being reimagined as architectural icons, blending functionality with aesthetic excellence. In this changing paradigm, the role of coated...
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India Post to Grow Revenue by 30% in FY26 under Scindia’s Vision for Performance-Driven Public Service
This target-setting exercise forms part of a broader mission to transform India Post into a sustainable profit centre for the government, without compromising its social responsibility. India Post has been tasked with growing its revenue by up to 30 per cent by FY2026, as announced by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia during the national...
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Solar Now Far Cheaper Than Conventional Energy as Tariffs Fall: Joshi
The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy spotlighted India’s investor-friendly clean energy policies as a driving force in the global energy transition at a renewable energy summit in Mumbai. Speaking a day after India surpassed 44 per cent non-fossil fuel capacity, reaching its 2030 target five years ahead of schedule, Prahlad Venkatesh Joshi, Union...
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India Surpasses Clean Energy Goal with 50% of Grid Now Powered by Non-Fossil Sources
Despite having one of the lowest per capita emissions globally, India remains among the few G20 countries that are on track to meet, or even exceed, commitments made at the Paris Climate Agreement. India, the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy market, achieved 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources a full...
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train to Launch with Japan’s Next-Gen Shinkansen Technology
The under-construction bullet train project has crossed a major milestone with the breakthrough on the 21 km undersea tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane, bringing India’s first high-speed rail corridor a step closer to completion. India’s first bullet train service on the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will operate with next-generation Shinkansen...
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From Trade to Tourism, Sonowal Envisions a New Global Role for BIMSTEC
Inaugurating the two-day BIMSTEC Ports Conclave, Sarbananda Sonowal also announced the establishment of a Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre aimed at catalysing maritime policies, advancing digital and green transformation, and building the skills and capacity of the region’s maritime workforce. Given India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC could serve as a powerful springboard to unlock the immense...
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Railways to Begin Massive CCTV Rollout Across Trains to Boost Onboard Security
To ensure passenger privacy, the CCTV units will be placed in common areas such as entryways near the doors, avoiding private compartments. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, has green-lit a nationwide plan to install CCTV cameras across 74,000 train coaches and 15,000 locomotives, marking one of the largest public transport surveillance initiatives globally. The...
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Ceinsys Tech Wins ₹1.15 Billion MMRDA Contract for Real-Time Infrastructure Monitoring Platform
By integrating multi-departmental data into a unified dashboard, the project will enable MMRDA to monitor infrastructure progress and performance in real time. Nagpur-based technology firm Ceinsys Tech has secured a ₹1.15 billion contract from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to implement a digital monitoring system for its infrastructure projects. The company received a...
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Siemens Secures ₹7.73 Billion Contract for Nagpur Metro’s Advanced Signalling and Telecom Systems
Spanning 32 stations across a 43.8 km network, the project will deploy Siemens’ Metro Rail technologies to boost train frequency, enhance passenger experience, and uphold top-tier safety standards, the company said. Siemens Ltd has secured two separate orders from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA-Metro) worth ₹7.73 billion. The contracts cover the design, supply, installation and...