MSDE Pushes Skill Development In 662 Border Villages Under Vibrant Villages Programme
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is stepping up its effort to bring livelihood-focused
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Indian Railways Marks Earth Day With Green Push: 81.59 Lakh Trees Planted, 99.6% Broad-gauge Electrified
The plantation campaign formed the centrepiece of the announcement. According to the ministry, major contributions came from Northeast Frontier Railway with 9.3 lakh trees, South Central Railway with 9 lakh, Northeast Railway with 8.7 lakh, and Northern Railway with 8.5 lakh.
India Adds Record 6.1 GW Of Wind Power In Fy26, Sets Sight On 100 Gw By 2030
The minister said the country’s wind energy potential at 150-metre hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW, and reiterated the government’s target of reaching 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. He linked that expansion to India’s longer-term net-zero by 2070 objective.
Centre Notifies Online Gaming Rules 2026, Sets Up National Regulator And User-safety Framework
At the core of the new system is the creation of the Online Gaming Authority of India, which will function as an attached office of MeitY with its head office in Delhi.
India’s Telecom Subscriber BASE Rises To 1.33 Billion In March 2026; Broadband Crosses 1.065 Billion
Broadband continued to be a major growth driver. Total broadband subscriptions increased from 1,059.05 million at the end of February to 1,065.88 million at the end of March, a monthly growth of 0.65%. Within this, wired broadband climbed to 46.51 million, while wireless broadband reached 1,019.37 million.
India’s Artisanal Cheeses Shine on Global Stage with Big Wins in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their remarkable debut, highlighting that four Indian entries brought home top honors: one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver medal.
Atomgrid Expands Innovation Push with New Bengaluru R&D Centre
Designed to develop proprietary processes for active ingredients and patented formulations, the R&D hub will cater to both regulated and non-regulated global markets. Its focus will be on delivering high-purity, cost-efficient chemical solutions aligned with evolving industry needs.
Advanced Truck Safety Systems Strengthen Worker Protection on Indian Highways
Truck Mounted Attenuators are specially engineered impact-absorbing devices designed to reduce the severity of collisions.
India Targets ₹9 Trillion Power Transmission Build-Out by 2032
The Power Ministry’s October 2024 release on the National Electricity Plan said the transmission system is being prepared to support 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032.
SAEL Commissions 600 MW Solar Power Project in Andhra Pradesh, Boosting Clean Energy Capacity
The facility uses over 12 lakh advanced TOPCon bifacial solar modules manufactured at SAEL’s plants in Punjab and Rajasthan, reflecting strong integration of domestic manufacturing with large-scale renewable deployment.