India’s Coal Output Up 32.53% YoY to 167.36 MT
India’s Ministry of Coal reports that, as of February 2025, coal production from captive and commercial mines has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) for the financial year 2024-25, marking a…
IWAI & J&K Govt Ink MoU to Boost River Cruise Tourism
On March 6, 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to enhance river cruise tourism across…
First-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks launched by Tata Motors in India
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks developed by Tata Motors. The initiative marks a major step toward sustainable and green…
Sonowal Lays Foundation for AMCH Expansion in Dibrugarh
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for the capacity expansion of Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh. The expansion aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and services…
Indian MOIL achieves best-ever February production
MOIL Limited, India’s largest producer of manganese ore, has reported its highest-ever February performance in 2025. The company achieved a record production of 153,000 tonnes of manganese ore and completed…
UDAN Yatri Cafe opened at Chennai Airport
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport on February 27, 2025. This initiative aims to provide air travelers with affordable and hygienic…
Mineral & Non-Ferrous Metal Production Grows in FY 2024-25
India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal production has demonstrated robust growth during the fiscal year 2024-25 (April-January). Iron ore, which constitutes 70% of the country’s total mineral production by value, saw…
India Test Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile
On February 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test…
Indian Army Procures CBRN Defence Equipment
On February 25, 2025, the Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd to procure 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at a cost…
SWAYATT on GeM Marks 6 Years of Impact
The SWAYATT initiative, launched in February 2019 on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, aims to promote inclusivity by enabling startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth to participate in public procurement through…