The prize pool for NIDAR 2.0 has been expanded to over ₹6.5 million, with winners gaining internships, incubation and cloud credits to help turn prototypes into commercial products. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India (DFI), has launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone...
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Centre, Assam, Nagaland Sign Tripartite MoU to Unlock Border Hydrocarbons
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the tripartite agreement would unlock new possibilities for oil and natural gas exploration, as well as mineral mining, across the Northeast. As part of India’s long‑term energy security strategy, the Government of India and the State Governments of Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU on Thursday to facilitate...
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DFCCIL, ICFAI Forge Partnership to Drive Innovation in Logistics
The collaboration aims to build a long‑term framework for joint initiatives in research, technology integration, and skill development. Amid India’s growing focus on industry‑academia collaboration, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad, have signed an MoU to advance research, innovation, and skill development in supply...
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S&P Urges Breaking Barriers as India Growth Outlook Moderates
A report by the global consultancy says the energy shock could be an opportunity to tackle tactical issues and clear roadblocks, helping the world’s fastest‑growing major economy achieve longer‑term growth and sustainability goals. The energy price surge and supply constraints triggered by the conflict in West Asia are feeding into broader economic stress for India,...
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India-Bhutan Hydropower Push: Minister Manohar Lal’s 4-Day Visit to Drive Projects, Trade
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...