FASTag Annual Pass Crosses One Crore Milestone Across National Highways
The milestone highlights growing acceptance of the scheme among non-commercial vehicle owners who regularly use National Highways and National Expressways.
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India and UAE Deepen Investment Partnership at 14th High Level Joint Task Force Meeting
The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Both sides reviewed the progress of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, major joint investment projects and new areas for long-term economic collaboration.
Kari Ishad Mango — Ankola’s Fragrant Coastal Heirloom and the Fleeting Sweetness of Uttara Kannada
The mango’s regional identity received formal protection when Kari Ishad Mango was registered as a Geographical Indication on 31 March 2023. The official Intellectual Property India record identifies Matha Totagars Farmer Producer Company Limited of Ankola as the registered applicant, with the registration valid through 1 March 2032.
Indian Experts to Participate in Moscow Startup Summit as Global Technology Leaders Gather in Russian Capital
Indian experts will participate in the Moscow Startup Summit on September 29 and 30, 2026,
Midwest Energy Builds India’s First Sintered Rare-Earth Magnet Plant to Cut Import Dependence
Sintered neodymium-iron-boron, or NdFeB, magnets are among the strongest commercially available permanent magnets and are widely used where high magnetic performance is required in compact systems.
Gliders India Seeks Industry Partners as India Expands Heavy-Drop Capability for C-130J and C-17 Aircraft
Gliders India Limited has published an official notice seeking interested firms willing to associate with the company as consortium partners for expected national and international tenders. The notice forms part of the company’s broader effort to engage industry in areas where complementary technologies, manufacturing capabilities and specialised expertise may be required.
India Flags Off First LNG-Powered Train as ₹1,472 Crore Railway Projects Open in Ahmedabad
For Indian Railways, the significance of the programme lies as much in technology development as in immediate fuel savings. Experience with LNG propulsion can help build domestic capability in fuel storage, engine conversion, safety systems and control technologies that may later find applications elsewhere in the transport sector.
Three Indian Women-Led Startups Win Asia Tracks at TiE Women Summit 2026
The Indian winners are Dr Krupa Shah of Intentio Biopsy Device, Divya Balaji Kamerkar of Pinky Promise, and Dr Ankita Singh of MooRopan India. They were selected from founders representing TiE chapters across Asia, Africa and the Middle East during the Asia-level pitch competition held in Hyderabad on September 26.
ARAI Starts UAS Certification Services, Expanding Support for India’s Drone Manufacturers
The Pune-based research organisation will operate under the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or CSUAS, administered by the Quality Council of India on behalf of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Fujiyama Power Systems to Build 1.2 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Fujiyama already has a substantial manufacturing presence at Ratlam. The company operates around 2 GW of solar-module capacity there as part of a wider manufacturing network that totals about 3.6 GW across Ratlam, Dadri and Noida.