Cabinet Approves One More Semiconductor Unit Under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore. The capacity of this unit will be 60 Lakh chips per day.
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NHPC Limited Accorded with ‘Navratna’ Company Status
The conferring of Navratna status brings forth key advantages to NHPC. It will enable faster decision-making, increase efficiency and empower employees. It will support major CAPEX and investment plans, drive growth, expand market reach and achieve long-term gains.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) Attains Navratna Status
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been granted the Navratna status on 30th August 2024 by the Ministry of Finance.
PM Shri Narendra Modi Lays Foundation stone of Vadhvan Port Worth Around Rs 76,000 Crore in Palghar
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for important fishery infrastructure projects including development, upgradation and modernization of fishing harbours, fish landing centers and construction of fish markets. He handed out transponder sets and Kisan Credit Cards to fishermen beneficiaries
PM to Flag off Three Vande Bharat Trains on 31st August
The Meerut City – Lucknow Vande Bharat will help passengers save around 1 hour in comparison to the current fastest train between the two cities. Likewise, the Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil Vande Bharat and Madurai – Bengaluru Vande Bharat trains will cover the journey saving more than 2 hours and around 1 hour 30 mins respectively.
Augmentation of One Additional 10Gbps International Bandwidth at Agartala to Strengthen Internet Services in North Eastern States
The availability of high speed internet access will help in establishment of software parks & high speed Data centers for business purposes in North Eastern States. It will benefit the citizens in accessing various e-services such as e-governance, e-education, e-health, e-commerce, e-banking, etc. It will also result in increase of employment & tourism in these states.
India, Sri Lanka Restart Talks to Link Power Grids
India and Sri Lanka have resumed talks on linking their electricity grids, officials told Reuters on Tuesday, a step that could aid New Delhi’s goal of reducing China’s influence on the island nation, now grappling with a severe economic crisis.
GRSE Achieves Another “FIRST’ on the Eve of 63rd Raising Day: Docks Large Survey Vessel at RBD Unit
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) celebrated its 63rd Raising Day on April 19, 2022. On the eve of its 63rd Raising Day, the leading warship builder in the country has achieved another significant milestone by undertaking docking of 110 metre long Large Survey Vessel ‘Sandhayak’ at Dock No 2 of its Rajabagan Dockyard (RBD) Unit.
Road Ministry Completes 141,190 Kilometer of National Highways as of March 31
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the road transport ministry had finished 1,41,190 kilometres of national highways as of March 31 this year, out of a target of 2 lakh kilometres for 2024-25
India’s First Radio Channel for Visually-Impaired People ‘Radio Aksh’ Launched in Nagpur
Country’s first-ever radio channel for the visually impaired, named ‘Radio Aksh’ has been launched in Nagpur, with the Blind Relief Association Nagpur and Samdrushti Kshamata Vikas Avam Anusandhan Mandal (Saksham) serving as the pioneers of the concept that will help the visually-impaired gain seamless access to education resources and audiobooks.