Month: November 2025

The National Health Authority (NHA) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to further enhance collaboration in promoting evidence-based healthcare decision-making across India’s health ecosystem.   The renewed partnership aims to strengthen the use of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and other data-driven tools in shaping healthcare policies, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring cost-effective delivery of services under national programmes such as Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).   Under the MoU, the…

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In a significant step towards the ambitious vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s of making India Net Zero by 2070 and promoting renewable energy and sustainable development , Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the installation of solar power plants along the elevated portion of Package-1 (Delhi Portion) of the Delhi Saharanpur Dehradun highway (NH-709B) in Phase-1 in presence of Minister of State for Corporate Affairs & Road Transport and Highways Shri…

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In a significant push to modernize India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from the railway station in Varanasi. The move is set to dramatically improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost economic and tourism links across several key states. The virtual flag-off ceremony underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and showcasing indigenous manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.   The newly inaugurated trains will connect Varanasi to major economic and cultural hubs. The confirmed routes are:…

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The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has handed over the Kalughat Intermodal Terminal in Bihar to Summit Alliance Port East Gateway (India) Pvt. Ltd. under a PPP model, marking another milestone under the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on National Waterway-1. IWAI will receive 38.30% of gross revenue from the terminal’s operations.   Meanwhile, cargo operations have started at the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal in West Bengal, operated by IRC Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd. The first consignment, Granulated Blast Furnace Slag from Tata Steel, was shipped to Pandu (Assam).  Developed…

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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Ikshak, the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the ship marks another milestone in India’s efforts toward indigenous shipbuilding under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. INS Ikshak will be used primarily for hydrographic surveys and coastal mapping, contributing to navigation safety and maritime data collection. The vessel is equipped with advanced survey equipment, modern communication systems, and improved living spaces for enhanced crew comfort. The first two ships of the SVL class, INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak, have already been…

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