The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted the maiden flight-tests of its new Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This multi-layered system, which includes indigenous missiles and a laser-based Directed Energy Weapon, successfully engaged and destroyed multiple aerial targets, showcasing a major leap in India’s defensive capabilities.
Ministry of Women and Child Development expands childcare through Anganwadi centres for children In a major boost to working mothers across India, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCCs) under the Palna Scheme, aimed at providing safe, all-day childcare services. This initiative marks a significant step in formalising childcare responsibilities…
In a step forward towards strengthening India’s multimodal transport network, the 97th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was convened to evaluate key infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. The inter-ministerial body reviewed five strategic proposals—three from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and two from the Ministry of…
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has developed a breakthrough system that could enable India to lead the global hydrogen economy by turning its agricultural surplus into climate-positive energy. The new technology converts crop waste into high-purity hydrogen while removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits—making…
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to bid out 124 highway and expressway projects worth ₹3.4 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. The total length of road projects to be put up for bids during the year will be approximately 6,376 km. Among the projects, capacity augmentation of the Pampore (Srinagar)…
As India’s steel sector works towards the government’s ambitious target of achieving 300 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) crude steel capacity by 2030–31, a new report highlights significant structural challenges that could slow down progress. According to MP Financial Advisory Services LLP (MPFASL), the industry remains heavily reliant on imported coking coal, with imports meeting…
With the monsoon season approaching, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated a proactive nationwide drive to mitigate risks of flooding and waterlogging across critical stretches of National Highways. The 15-day intensive inspection campaign involves coordinated efforts by NHAI officials, contractors, and consultants to identify vulnerable areas prone to water accumulation or structural…
The dynamic franchise owned by Anmol Industries defeated Dita Gohilwad Titans in an intense semi-final. Writing a new chapter in the region’s cricketing history, Anmol Kings Halar, the franchise team of Anmol Industries Limited, has made its way into the final of the Saurashtra Pro T20 League. In a nail-biting semi-final encounter held at the…
In a move aimed at diversifying its investor base and opening up infrastructure investments to a wider audience, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced plans on Monday to launch a public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). This public offering will, for the first time, provide retail investors a chance to invest directly in India’s…
The inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge, now the world’s highest railway arch bridge, marks a major milestone in bolstering India’s transport and strategic infrastructure in the Himalayan region. Rising high above the Chenab River, the bridge is set to significantly improve connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir while standing as a symbol of modern engineering…
