Month: February 2026

# Equity deal signals global investor confidence in Kuala Lumpur’s landmark redevelopment project. DSAT Group Malaysia has announced a significant strategic investment commitment from Indian investor Dr. Bhargav Mallappa in the large-scale Kampung Bharu 2.0 redevelopment, including the proposed iconic Twin Tower (RM) development in Kuala Lumpur. The investment marks a notable expression of international investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, political stability, and investor-friendly regulatory environment. The Kampung Bharu 2.0 initiative is positioned as a transformative urban redevelopment project aimed at reshaping a key precinct of the capital city.…

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# “Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s vision continues to guide our organisational thought and national reconstruction efforts,” says Shri V. Satish # “Integral Humanism is not just a philosophy but a living framework shaping governance today,” says Tarun Chugh On the death anniversary of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Samarpan, a book authored by young writer Chandan Kumar, was formally launched at Delhi. The event brought together eminent personalities from the ideological, social, and political spheres to reflect on Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s enduring legacy. Among those present on the dais were Dr. Mahesh Chandra Sharma,…

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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, signed a Common Empanelment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Insurance Council (GIC) to enable cashless treatment facilities for patients covered under 32 general insurance companies.   The MoU was signed by Prof. (Vaidya) P.K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, and Shri Segar Sampathkumar, Director (Health), General Insurance Council, in the presence of senior officials and experts in the field of Ayush health insurance.   With this empanelment, AIIA has been brought under…

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The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to extend financial assistance for the development and commercialization of indigenous high-pressure hydrogen storage systems.   Under the agreement, TDB will support Gudlyf Mobility’s efforts to develop next-generation 700 bar Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) using advanced composite technologies, addressing critical challenges in lightweight, high-pressure hydrogen storage — a key technology for the emerging hydrogen economy.   The project aims to…

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The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has successfully facilitated the movement of 189.260 metric tonnes of Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) for the upcoming semiconductor assembly facility in Assam.   The cargo was transported from Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, to Pandu in Guwahati through the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) and National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra) aboard the IWAI vessel MV Chitrangada. The consignment will subsequently be moved to Morigaon district, where the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility is being established.   The movement…

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Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today launched Blended Hospitality Services at Guwahati Railway Station, giving a fresh impetus to passenger-centric infrastructure development in the North Eastern Region.   The blended hospitality model integrates multiple passenger amenities such as waiting lounges, retiring rooms, food and beverage services and other facilities under a single professional management system, aimed at enhancing comfort, convenience and service quality for railway users.   Guwahati Railway Station, which serves as a key gateway to the North Eastern…

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)-sponsored public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, has successfully won the concessions of five National Highway assets, marking another important step in the Government of India’s asset monetisation and infrastructure financing programme.   The acquisition of these highway assets was carried out through a competitive bidding process, reaffirming strong investor confidence in India’s road sector and the InvIT framework. With this development, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust continues to expand its portfolio of operational national highway assets, aimed at generating stable, long-term…

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West Bengal is set to receive a significant boost in rail infrastructure as the Union Government accelerates investment, new projects and connectivity initiatives across the state — a push officials and political leaders say will transform regional mobility and economic growth.   Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge (ROB) and dedicated the Kumarpur ROB in Asansol, while also flagging off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service via video conferencing. The bridges are expected to reduce congestion, improve safety at rail crossings and enhance local accessibility for…

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a significant milestone by completing one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country, strengthening the accuracy and reliability of the Aadhaar ecosystem.   The large-scale drive was undertaken in mission mode in close coordination with State and Union Territory Education Departments, district administrations and schools. As part of the initiative, biometric update camps were organised in nearly 83,000 schools nationwide, enabling children to complete their updates conveniently within school premises.   Under Aadhaar guidelines, children enrolled before the…

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