Connecting JNPA to the 1,506 km WDFC will mark the culmination of one of India’s largest rail projects since Independence. Senior officials of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) recently concluded detailed discussions on operationalising the remaining Vaitarna-JNPA section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor...
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Transition to Bioenergy Requires Cohesive Effort Across Entire Value Chain: Naik
With MSMEs at the heart of India’s industrial output, he emphasised that their transition to renewable thermal energy is critical. Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, has emphasised that technology alone cannot drive India’s transition to bioenergy, calling for close collaboration across the entire value chain. This...
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Air India, Singapore Airlines Ink Cooperation Framework to Deepen Partnership
Beyond enhancing connectivity between Singapore and India, the move marks another step in Air India’s bid to reclaim its position as India’s leading international carrier. Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to deepen their long‑standing partnership through definitive joint business agreements. The agreement was formalised in Mumbai on...
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Manohar Lal Flags Off Countdown to Global Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in March
The four‑day event will showcase India’s leadership in the global energy transition while addressing challenges and opportunities in the power sector. India will host the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES) 2026, a global conference‑cum‑exhibition for the power and electricity sectors, from March 19-22 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Announcing the summit on Thursday, Union Minister of Power...
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Project Kaundinya: India, Oman Must Collaborate on Green Shipping Corridor, Says Sonowal
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways emphasised significant opportunities for Omani companies to participate in India’s rapidly expanding port and maritime sector. On the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal called for closer collaboration to establish a green shipping corridor between...
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Project Kaundinya: OneWeb Connectivity Powers Indian Navy’s Historic INSV Kaundinya Voyage
The vessel’s traditional design left it without modern communication systems, making OneWeb the expedition’s sole means of connectivity. During INSV Kaundinya’s 18-day voyage along the historic India-Oman trade route in the Indian Ocean, Eutelsat’s OneWeb provided high‑speed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to the ship. Inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques, the traditionally built...
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Project Kaundinya: INSV Kaundinya Voyage Revives India‑Oman 5,000-Year-Old Maritime Legacy
Named after the legendary Indian mariner Kaundinya, the vessel embodies India’s maritime knowledge, craftsmanship, and sustainable shipbuilding traditions. A project initiated four years ago was successfully fulfilled when the traditionally crafted stitched sail ship INSV Kaundinya reached Oman on Wednesday, reinforcing India’s millennia‑old maritime prowess. The vessel completed its maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat...
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CII Suggests Mandates and Incentives to Drive India’s Green Hydrogen Economy
Phased mandates, backed by carbon credits, cross‑subsidies, and viability gap funding, would help reduce the burden on consumers and industry. Greening mandates, backed by targeted incentives, are emerging as the most critical lever to spur demand for green hydrogen in India. Industry chamber, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has urged the government to introduce...
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India’s Construction Equipment Demand Falls 9%, Exports Surge Amid Revival Prospects
However, the industry anticipates higher infrastructure capex in the Union Budget 2026-27 alongside accelerated project awards. Domestic demand for construction equipment in India faced headwinds in FY2025-26, with sales remaining subdued. According to the latest industry data reported by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), domestic construction equipment sales declined 9 per cent from...
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Coal and the Grid: Why India Still Needs Baseload Power
The country’s power sector has advanced rapidly, yet a dependable, round-the-clock baseload supply is more vital than ever, writes Janmejaya Mahapatra. As 2025 turned out to be another transformative year for India’s power sector, it is time to reflect on the forces that continue to shape one of the world’s most dynamic energy landscapes. Over...