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The Indian Railways has completed the final high-speed trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, achieving a maximum speed of 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). This marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliant and advanced
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The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), under India's Ministry of Finance, marked significant milestones in 2025 through various operational and policy initiatives. The year highlighted robust monitoring and facilitation of capital expenditure among select Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other organizations. Additionally, the DPE promoted the adoption
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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully executed a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off the Odisha coast, marking a significant milestone in missile technology in India. This operation was conducted on December 31, 2025, as part of user evaluation trials, confirming the missiles' precision and
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The Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Auto Scheme in India, launched to enhance manufacturing capabilities in Advanced Automotive Technology, has seen significant progress. With a total investment of ₹35,657 crore and disbursement of ₹2,321.94 crore in incentives, the scheme aims to boost domestic production, particularly in the electric
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries has successfully met its target for electric three-wheelers (e-3W) under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, achieving 2.88 lakh units ahead of schedule. Launched in September 2024, the scheme closed e-3W incentives by December 26, 2025. This milestone signifies substantial progress in India’s e-mobility goals,
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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new High Performance Centre at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre in Bengaluru, marking a significant development in India's sports infrastructure. Supported by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the ₹75 crore centre
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced a one-month extension to the SPREE 2025 scheme, now ending on January 31, 2026. This extension allows unregistered employers and employees additional time to join the ESI framework without incurring past liabilities. Initially launched on July 1, 2025, the scheme promotes simplified
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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has greenlit a 6-lane greenfield highway project in Maharashtra, connecting Nashik to Solapur and Akkalkot. The project, valued at Rs.19,142 crore, will be constructed on a BOT (Toll) basis and aims to reduce travel time by 17 hours while creating over
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The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant infrastructure project to widen and strengthen a portion of NH-326 in Odisha. The project involves upgrading the existing 2-lane highway to include paved shoulders, spanning from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700. This initiative,
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The Indian Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a project to enhance the NH-326 highway in Odisha, costing Rs. 1,526.21 crore. This includes an upgradation from a 2-lane to a 2-lane with paved shoulders, aiming to improve safety, speed, and reliability of travel. The initiative promises
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 374 km six-lane greenfield corridor from Nashik to Solapur-Akkalkot in Maharashtra. The project, estimated to cost Rs.19,142 crore and implemented on a BOT (Toll) model, aims to enhance regional connectivity
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In 2025, India's Ministry of Environment achieved significant milestones in forest conservation, wildlife protection, and climate change leadership. Key initiatives include the planting of 262.4 crore saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, expanding Project Cheetah, reducing air pollution in 103 cities, and