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The Ministry of Railways has announced the completion of a significant infrastructure milestone in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. A 100-meter-long 'Make in India' steel bridge has been constructed over an underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad district. This bridge is one of the 17 planned steel bridges
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India's space economy has reached an estimated $8.4 billion, fuelled by key policy reforms since 2019 that allowed private sector participation. The formation of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre has boosted private involvement, increasing the number of space start-ups to 399. Notable collaborations include Hindustan
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India's clean energy transition is to focus on grid integration and domestic manufacturing as stressed at IEW 2026, where leaders discussed the necessary steps for scalability and global market involvement. Source: Original Link
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During India Energy Week 2026, officials from India and the U.S. highlighted the ongoing importance of coal in India's energy mix, as the country moves to significantly increase its energy consumption. The event emphasized the need for clean coal technologies and India-U.S. cooperation to balance energy
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During the Leadership Spotlight Session at India Energy Week 2026, experts discussed India's significant strides towards achieving its green hydrogen goals. Abhay Bakre, Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, highlighted the transition from ambition to execution, fueled by competitive pricing and demand creation. Key technological advances
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Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), emphasized the need for inclusive clean energy finance during India Energy Week 2026. He highlighted IREDA's role in providing capital for both large infrastructure and decentralized projects to ensure a sustainable
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The India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aims to enhance trade between the two regions significantly. The deal provides preferential access and eliminates tariffs, benefiting sectors like agriculture, textiles, and digitally delivered services. With a commitment to sustainable development and technology exchange, the agreement establishes a framework for mutual
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The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has updated its classification criteria to facilitate scalability, technological advancements, and improved access to capital for MSMEs. This initiative aims to enhance global competitiveness and prevent exclusion or monopolization by larger enterprises. In addition, the Government has increased credit guarantee coverage
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented several schemes targeting urban poverty alleviation. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), now concluded, along with PM SVANidhi and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), forms a robust framework for supporting urban livelihoods, housing and
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The Ministry of Communications announced in a response to the Rajya Sabha that the Department of Telecommunications has granted Unified Licenses for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) service to three companies, including OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. Other
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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has identified 2,488 dumpsites holding 25 crore metric tonnes of legacy waste for remediation under the Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP). The initiative aims to remediate 214 major dumpsites by September 2026, which account for most remaining legacy waste, and to reclaim
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The Ministry of Communications has accelerated the deployment of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s 4G sites nationwide, with a focus on indigenously developed infrastructure. As of January 2026, nearly 97,672 4G sites have been installed, of which 95,511 are fully operational. This plan aligns with India&