The EU has proposed forming a joint working group to drive the next phase of this partnership. India and the EU have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, expressing confidence in the progress made toward including Indian facilities under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR). On Wednesday, Union Minister for...
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POWERGRID Wins Green World Award 2026 for Climate Change Excellence
The international recognition commends the company’s initiatives in promoting energy‑efficient transmission infrastructure and integrating sustainability into project execution. Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID), a Maharatna public sector company under the Union Ministry of Power, has been honoured with the Green World Award 2026 in the climate change category. The award was presented at...
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Facility Management: Beyond Build
As India invests billions in infrastructure, effective facility management ensures assets serve citizens, businesses, and institutions efficiently, while optimising costs and extending their life, says Ankur Sachdev. India is in the midst of one of the most ambitious infrastructure build-outs in modern history. From expressways, high-speed rail corridors, airports, and ports to data centres, global...
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Delhi Airport Rolls Out E-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers to Streamline Immigration
The new system enables international passengers to submit arrival information online via secure platforms, helping ease congestion, shorten queues, and support the airport’s sustainability goals by significantly reducing paper usage. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the country’s busiest airport operator, has rolled out a new E-Arrival Card facility for foreign travellers arriving at Delhi Airport...
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Navi Mumbai International Airport: India’s Newest Gateway to Growth, Connectivity and Investment
More than a relief valve for Mumbai’s saturated skies, India’s newest mega-airport is poised to become a strategic growth engine that enhances connectivity, attracts investment, and accelerates urban development across Maharashtra and Western India, writes Manish Pant. Just as its inspiration—a blooming lotus—symbolises the opening of the human mind, the formal inauguration of Navi Mumbai...
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Air India Express Spreads Wings with IATA Membership, Expands Global Reach
The membership also enhances the airline’s role in shaping global aviation policy, with active collaboration on sustainability, digital transformation, and passenger rights. Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of national carrier Air India, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a strategic step in aligning with global best practices in safety, operations, and...
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Thales Signs Long-Term Avionics and EFB Contracts with IndiGo to Boost Fleet Reliability and Sustainability
Thales has signed an 11-year avionics support deal covering IndiGo’s current fleet of 430 Airbus A320s and over 800 future A32X aircraft, marking one of India’s largest long-term aviation maintenance programmes. Thales has signed two strategic contracts with IndiGo, India’s largest airline, to support long-term fleet maintenance and digital transformation. The agreements include an 11-year...
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OrbitAID Launches India’s Largest Private Space Servicing R&D Facility, Eyes Global Leadership in Satellite Refuelling
With a $2 million investment and India’s largest private RPOD infrastructure, OrbitAID’s Bengaluru facility signals a new era in satellite life extension and space-tech innovation. OrbitAID Aerospace, India’s first spacetech startup focused on on-orbit servicing and refuelling (OOSR), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) facility in Bengaluru. Spanning 6,500 sq ft and backed...
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Modi Inaugurates ₹18.7 Billion Aunta-Simaria Ganga Bridge to Link North and South Bihar
The new bridge will eliminate the need for heavy vehicles to take detours of over 100 kms between North Bihar districts, easing regional traffic congestion, particularly in areas previously strained by diverted freight movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹18.7 billion Aunta-Simaria Ganga Bridge Project on Friday, part of a broader ₹120 billion infrastructure...
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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...