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Government Expands Legal Metrology Framework with 12 New GATC Certificates

Official Press

29 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has awarded 12 Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) certificates to 11 private entities, enhancing India's legal metrology verification through public-private partnerships. This initiative, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat, strengthens consumer protection by expanding the categories of instruments covered and improving regulatory efficiency.

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Parliamentary Committee Evaluates NSTL's Naval Technology Advancements

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Chairman Shri Radha Mohan Singh, visited the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. The visit included an examination of NSTL-developed underwater weapon technologies and demonstrations of naval systems. The committee commended NSTL for its contributions to Indian naval capabilities and its

NHAI Achieves 4 Guinness World Records in Infrastructure Development

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd. for setting 4 Guinness World Records for continuous Bituminous Concrete paving on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. This accomplishment highlights India's engineering excellence and commitment to infrastructure under Prime Minister

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Visits Indonesia for Strategic Engagement

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising ships INS Tir, INS Shardul, and INS Sujata, along with ICGS Sarathi, made a strategic port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 January 2026. The squadron's visit seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation and bolster India's Act East Policy

India Highlights Renewable Energy Growth at WEF 2026

At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized India’s position as a leading destination for renewable energy investments, focusing on infrastructure resilience and sustainability as key growth drivers. Source: Original Link

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Parliamentary Committee Evaluates NSTL's Naval Technology Advancements

NHAI Achieves 4 Guinness World Records in Infrastructure Development

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Visits Indonesia for Strategic Engagement

India Highlights Renewable Energy Growth at WEF 2026