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Indian Infrastructures and Capabilities

India Becomes World’s Third-Largest Renewable Energy Market as Clean Power Capacity Crosses 50% Mark

India’s broader energy mix is also undergoing a visible transformation. The country’s non-fossil fuel capacity has crossed 50 percent of total installed power capacity, reaching 262.7 gigawatts. Solar and wind power have contributed the largest share of recent capacity additions, reinforcing India’s position as one of the fastest-growing clean energy markets in the world.

India’s Power Sector Set for 5–6% Growth as Demand, Renewables and Grid Investment Enter New Cycle

The demand story is changing because electricity is no longer being pulled only by households and traditional industry. New demand centres are emerging from data centres, electric mobility, cooling systems, agriculture pumps, electronics manufacturing, industrial corridors and policy-backed manufacturing sectors. These areas require not only more electricity, but also more reliable electricity across different times of the day.

India Launches PMGSY-IV as Rural Road Scheme Completes 25 Years; ₹18,907 Crore Allocated for FY27

During the event, the Union Government will hand over approvals under PMGSY-IV for 973 rural roads covering a total length of 2,117 kilometres in Madhya Pradesh. These projects are expected to benefit 987 habitations across the state. In addition, more than 384 kilometres of road projects under the PM-JANMAN initiative will also receive approval, directly benefiting 168 backward habitations.

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper to Expand Public Wi-Fi Networks Across India

The consultation paper reviews the existing regulatory framework and identifies the major challenges slowing the growth of public Wi-Fi services. TRAI has invited suggestions from stakeholders on measures needed to improve public Wi-Fi availability, especially in rural areas, urban centres and high-footfall locations such as markets, transport hubs, institutions and public spaces.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat to Permanently Run with 20 Coaches from April 28

The additional four coaches include three AC Chair Car coaches and one Executive Class coach, which will increase the availability of reserved seats for passengers travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The move is expected to benefit business travellers, students, daily commuters, tourists and other passengers who rely on the route for fast, comfortable and predictable inter-city movement.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates BEML’s ‘Aditya’ High-Speed Rail Complex in Bengaluru, Boosting India’s Bullet Train Ambitions

The newly launched complex has been developed as a specialised hub for the production of high-speed rail components, particularly for India’s upcoming indigenous bullet train project. The facility is designed to manufacture advanced “B-28” train coaches, which will form the backbone of the country’s first domestically developed high-speed train.

Gujarat Educational Institution Turns Waste Into Biogas, Uses It to Cook 500+ Meals Daily

The campus now prepares daily meals for over 500 people, including around 250 hostel students who are served twice a day, along with 15 staff families residing on the premises. Instead of relying on LPG cylinders, the institution uses two biogas plants with a combined capacity of 90 cubic metres per day. These plants convert cow dung, kitchen waste and agricultural residue into usable cooking gas.

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