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Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Mon, 07 Apr 2025
Cochin Shipyard: ProArc CNC cutting machine inaugurated, steel cut for two Green Tugs under GTTP, India's largest TSHD reviewed
On 7 April 2025 at Cochin Shipyard, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an Industry 4.0-ready ProArc CNC plate cutting machine and presided over steel cutting for two Green Tugs under the Green Tug Transition Programme.
MeitY: indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger by C-DAC and VNIT Nagpur transferred to industry under NaMPET
On 7 April 2025, MeitY held an event for technology transfers under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET), including an indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger developed by C-DAC (T) and VNIT Nagpur.
Sun, 06 Apr 2025
PM inaugurates New Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift sea bridge, and projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram
On 6 April 2025 (Ram Navami), Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, flagged off the Rameswaram–Tambaram (Chennai) train service and launched rail and road projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Tamil Nadu.
PM and Sri Lanka President inaugurate India-assisted Maho–Omanthai railway line and launch Maho–Anuradhapura signalling project
On 6 April 2025 in Anuradhapura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Disanayaka inaugurated the 128 km Maho–Omanthai railway line refurbished with Indian assistance and visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple.
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 18,658 crore in Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four Indian Railways multitracking projects costing about Rs 18,658 crore on 4 April 2025, adding about 1,247 km across 15 districts of Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
CSIR transfers HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft technology to Pioneer Clean Amps
Union Minister Jitendra Singh formalised the transfer of technology of CSIR's indigenous HANSA-3(NG) two-seater trainer aircraft to Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt Ltd in New Delhi on 4 April 2025.
Indian Railways produces a record 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25
Indian Railways produced an all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25, the Railways Ministry said on 4 April 2025, up from 37,650 in FY 2023-24.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Odisha Assembly passes State Highways Authority Bill, 2025
The Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha State Highways Authority Bill, 2025 early on 3 April 2025, enabling an autonomous body for the planning, development, maintenance and management of highways and major roads in the state.
Parliament passes Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025
The Lok Sabha passed the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 on 3 April 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Rajya Sabha had already accepted it.
NHAI signs concession for 121-km Guwahati Ring Road on BOT (Toll) mode
The National Highways Authority of India said on 3 April 2025 that it has signed a concession agreement for the 121-km Guwahati Ring Road, to be built at ₹5,729 crore on Build Operate Toll mode with zero grant.
Indian Railways makes a record 7,134 coaches in FY 2024-25; ICF Chennai crosses 3,000
Indian Railways manufactured a record 7,134 coaches in FY 2024-25, 9% more than the 6,541 of the previous year, with the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai rolling out 3,007, the Railway Ministry said on 3 April 2025.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025
NHAI builds 5,614 km of highways and records its highest capex in FY 2024-25
The National Highways Authority of India built 5,614 km of national highways in FY 2024-25 against a target of 5,150 km, and its capital expenditure reached an all-time high of over ₹2.5 lakh crore, the Road Transport Ministry said on 2 April 2025.
Indian Railways produces a record 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25
Indian Railways produced a record 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25, 19% more than the 1,472 of the previous year, the Railway Ministry said on 2 April 2025.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
India's coal production crosses one billion tonnes in FY 2024-25
India's cumulative coal production crossed the one billion tonne mark in FY 2024-25, reaching a provisional 1,047.57 million tonnes, the Coal Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
India adds a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25
India added an unprecedented 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25, nearly 35% more than the 18.57 GW added a year earlier, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 1 April 2025.
BRO reopens Zojila Pass after a record 32-day closure
The Border Roads Organisation reopened Zojila Pass, which links the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, on 1 April 2025 after a closure of only 32 days.
EV sales cross one million in FY 2024-25, says Heavy Industries Ministry
More than one million electric vehicles were sold in India in FY 2024-25, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 1 April 2025, with electric two-wheeler sales up 21% to 11,49,334 units.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
APM gas price ceiling raised 4% to $6.75 per mmBtu from 1 April 2025
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) notified on 31 March 2025 that the price of APM gas from old nomination fields would rise to $6.75 per mmBtu from $6.50, effective 1 April.
IREDA's FY25 loan sanctions rise 27% to ₹47,453 crore; loan book at ₹76,250 crore
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported on 31 March 2025 provisional FY 2024-25 loan sanctions of ₹47,453 crore, up 27%.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur; 3 lakh PMAY-G homes handed over
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025, as 3 lakh PMAY-G families entered their new homes.
Group of Ministers on discom viability holds third meeting in Lucknow; calls for cost-reflective tariffs
Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik chaired the third meeting of the Group of Ministers on the viability of electricity distribution utilities in Lucknow on 30 March 2025.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025, showing total primary energy supply grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24.
Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Waaree's 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory at Chikhli, Gujarat
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Waaree Energies' 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility at Chikhli, Gujarat, on 29 March 2025.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act
The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 on 28 March 2025 to replace the colonial-era Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.
Cabinet approves 120 km Patna–Arrah–Sasaram 4-lane corridor (NH-119A) in Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 120.10 km four-lane Patna–Arrah–Sasaram corridor (NH-119A) in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of ₹3,712.40 crore on 28 March 2025.
Cabinet includes Bihar's Kosi–Mechi intra-state link under PMKSY-AIBP; ₹3,652 crore central aid
The CCEA approved inclusion of Bihar's Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project, costing ₹6,282.32 crore, under PMKSY-AIBP on 28 March 2025, with ₹3,652.56 crore central support and completion by March 2029.