Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
IWAI hands over Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal in West Bengal to PPP operator IRC Natural Resources
The Inland Waterways Authority of India handed over the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal in West Bengal, on National Waterway-1, to PPP operator IRC Natural Resources, which quoted a royalty of ₹105.03 per tonne (PIB, 17 October 2025).
100th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five rail, road and metro projects
The 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti, held on 17 October 2025, evaluated five projects — two rail, two road and one metro — including Jaipur Metro Phase 2 and the Gondia–Jabalpur rail doubling.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025
PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
On 16 October 2025 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth about Rs 13,430 crore in industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing and petroleum.
India and Australia hold 5th Energy Dialogue in New Delhi
India and Australia held the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi on 16 October 2025, co-chaired by Power Minister Manohar Lal and Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
New Mangalore Port Authority marks Golden Jubilee curtain raiser; eight maritime projects launched
On 15 October 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched eight maritime projects at the curtain raiser of the Golden Jubilee of the New Mangalore Port Authority, India's ninth major port, established in 1975.
BEE invites entries for 35th National Energy Conservation Awards 2025; new category for digital content creators
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency invited entries by 7 November 2025 for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards, to be presented on 14 December 2025, National Energy Conservation Day, with a new category for digital content creators (PIB, 15 October 2025).
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Navy Chief inaugurates residential towers under Project Seabird Phase IIA at Karwar
On 14 October 2025 at Naval Base Karwar, Karnataka, Navy Chief Adm Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurated housing for senior sailors and defence civilians under Phase IIA of Project Seabird.
Sonowal and Fadnavis review India Maritime Week 2025 preparations in Mumbai
On 14 October 2025 in Mumbai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reviewed preparations for India Maritime Week 2025, which is expected to draw over 1 lakh delegates from more than 100 countries.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
PM GatiShakti turns four: 'PM GatiShakti – Offshore' and 'PM GatiShakti Public' launched
Marking four years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan on 13 October 2025 in New Delhi, Piyush Goyal launched 'PM GatiShakti – Offshore', the 'PM GatiShakti Public' platform and the roll-out of District Master Plans to all 112 Aspirational Districts.
Alliance Air launches 'Fare Se Fursat' fixed-fare scheme on a pilot basis
On 13 October 2025 Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu launched Alliance Air's 'Fare Se Fursat' scheme, offering a single fixed fare regardless of booking date, as a pilot on select routes until 31 December 2025.
Gadkari launches ₹2,000 crore national highway projects in Puducherry, including a 4 km elevated corridor
On 13 October 2025 in Puducherry, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones for three national highway projects worth over ₹2,000 crore, including a 4 km elevated corridor on NH-32.
Ashwini Vaishnaw attends RPF Raising Day Parade at Valsad; 41 personnel felicitated
On 13 October 2025 at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Valsad, Gujarat, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was chief guest at the Railway Protection Force Raising Day Parade and felicitated 41 award-winning RPF personnel.
LEAPS 2025 launched to recognise excellence in India's logistics sector
On 13 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Piyush Goyal launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 of DPIIT; entries are open on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal until 15 November 2025.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
CEA's 52nd Foundation Day: roadmap for 100 GW nuclear by 2047, Brahmaputra hydro evacuation plan, EADMS portal
On 11 October 2025 in New Delhi, the Central Electricity Authority marked its 52nd Foundation Day by releasing a roadmap for 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, a transmission master plan for about 65 GW of Brahmaputra basin hydropower, and the EADMS portal.
Manohar Lal at G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in KwaZulu-Natal backs Africa's Mission 300
At the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, reported on 11 October 2025, Power Minister Manohar Lal reaffirmed India's support for Africa's Mission 300 to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Wed, 08 Oct 2025
PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport Phase 1, dedicates full Mumbai Metro Line 3 and launches 'Mumbai One' app
On 8 October 2025 in Mumbai, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the ₹19,650 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport, dedicated the entire 33.5 km underground Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) and launched the 'Mumbai One' common mobility app.
Curtain raiser: Eighth ISA Assembly to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 27–30 October 2025
On 8 October 2025 in New Delhi, MNRE Minister and ISA Assembly President Pralhad Joshi launched the curtain raiser for the Eighth International Solar Alliance Assembly, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Coal Ministry issues vesting orders for five commercial coal blocks; total vested/allocated reaches 125
On 8 October 2025 the Ministry of Coal, through its Nominated Authority, issued vesting orders for five commercial coal blocks, taking the total vested or allocated under commercial auctions to 125.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
PM Surya Ghar: public sector banks sanction 5.79 lakh rooftop-solar loans worth ₹10,907 crore
As of September 2025, public sector banks had sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications worth ₹10,907 crore under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for rooftop solar, the Finance Ministry said on 7 October 2025.
Cabinet approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹24,634 crore adding about 894 km in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh
On 7 October 2025 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four railway multitracking projects costing about ₹24,634 crore, adding about 894 km across 18 districts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh by 2030-31.
Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Arunachal Pradesh's first commercial coal mine opens at Namchik Namphuk, Changlang
On 6 October 2025 Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district, the state's first commercial coal mining project, with reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes.
Sonowal receives VLGC Shivalik, India's third Very Large Gas Carrier under the Indian flag, at Visakhapatnam
On 6 October 2025 at Visakhapatnam, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal received 'Shivalik', the Shipping Corporation of India's third Very Large Gas Carrier, sailing under the Indian flag.