During the visit, the minister will review progress on key bilateral hydropower projects, notably the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I and 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II, which remain central to India-Bhutan energy cooperation. Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, embarked on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on Thursday to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between India and Bhutan,...
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IWDC Clears ₹15 Billion Projects to Boost Green Mobility, Cargo and River Tourism
Kerala’s backwater and canal network emerged as a key opportunity for inland water transport at IWDC’s third meeting. The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), at its third meeting in Kochi, Kerala, approved projects worth over ₹15 billion to accelerate green mobility, strengthen multimodal logistics, and promote river-led economic development. Foundation stones were laid for initiatives...
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Power Minister Calls for Financially Strong Discoms to Drive India’s Energy Future
Manohar Lal urged State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to move towards cost‑reflective tariffs while ensuring targeted subsidies for needy consumers, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act. Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal, has said that with India’s power sector set to expand beyond what can be imagined today, distribution companies (discoms) must become...
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Indian Railways Expands High-Speed Track Network, Boosts Safety with Modernisation
The world’s fourth‑largest rail transporter is undertaking over 7,500 km of track renewal in the current financial year to strengthen infrastructure and enhance safety, compared to 6,851 km executed in FY2024‑25. Indian Railways has significantly expanded the length of tracks capable of supporting speeds of 110 kmph and above to 84,244 km, up from 31,445...
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Smarter, Greener, Stronger
Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 provides insights into how Energy, Industry, and buildings are powering the infrastructure transition Powering the Future: The Energy Sector’s Digital Revolution The Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 reveals a dramatic acceleration in the digital transformation of global energy infrastructure. Over 70% of energy sector respondents now see digital technologies—especially AI,...
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Air India Expands China Presence with TAM Group Appointment as Passenger GSA
The appointment reinforces Air India’s footprint in China, expanding customer and trade partner access to its worldwide network. National carrier Air India has appointed The Aviation Management Limited, a TAM Group company, as its general sales agent (GSA) for passenger services in Mainland China. Effective from December 1, the appointment will cover reservations, ticketing, marketing...
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DFCCIL Trial Run Paves Way for JNPA Link to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
The trial marks a key step towards commissioning the Vaitarna‑JNPT section of the WDFC, directly linking India’s largest container handling port to the corridor and enhancing speed, reliability, and port‑based logistics networks. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has achieved a key milestone in the final phase of the Western Dedicated Freight...
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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Skyroot’s Rocket Factory; Company Targets $21 Billion Launch Market
The Prime Minister also unveiled Vikram‑1, Skyroot’s flight‑ready private commercial rocket, capable of deploying multiple payloads of up to 350 kg in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a single mission. India’s fledgling spacetech sector crossed a major milestone with the inauguration of launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace’s sprawling rocket factory in Hyderabad on Thursday, nearly...
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It’s India’s Turn to Take Global South’s Aspirations to Stars, Say Space Leaders at ISpA Conclave
Participants emphasised that India must ensure space is no longer dominated solely by the Global North, but instead compete and collaborate to make the sector more inclusive. As India prepares to send its astronauts into space and expand its footprint in the global space economy, sector leaders at the India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2025...
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India Urges Inclusive EU Space Act to Support Global Space Governance
According to the industry body SIA-India, this would help ensure that Europe’s space sector remains open, competitive, and innovation-led, while strengthening cooperation with trusted partners, including India. The New Delhi-headquartered Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) has urged that the proposed EU Space Act must align with the aspirations of third-country partners such as India....