Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday launched its ‘Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026’, setting out a road map to expand the state’s shipbuilding capacity, attract private investment and develop an integrated maritime manufacturing ecosystem, as the Centre approved a mega greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar expected to draw investments of more than Rs 27,000 crore.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel formally unveiled the policy in Gandhinagar, saying it is intended t…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Sunday that transformative initiatives like the Biofuel Mission, Green Hydrogen Mission, and Samudra Manthan are steering India towards a new era of energy self-reliance. The Union Minister highlighted that biofuel forms a crucial foundation of India’s sustainable energy future, empowering farmers, reducing dependence on imported fuels, and giving fresh momentum to environmental conservation.He sa…
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) India’s first hydrogen train — an indigenous 10‑coach model that emits only water vapour — successfully travelled over 1,200 kilometres while saving over 3,200 litres of diesel consumption, an official statement said on Saturday.The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and emits only water vapour as a by-product, the Ministry of Railways said.The process is smoke-free, with zero tailpipe carbon emissions…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-Japan defence ties are entering a stronger phase, with both countries realising the importance of closer ties for the joint production of warships to bolster maritime power in the changing geopolitical landscape as China increasingly flexes its naval muscle, according to a new report.Recent developments such as the transfer of Japan’s advanced Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) mast technology to the Indian Navy, Japan’s relaxation of its arms exports…
New Delhi/Paris, July 21 (IANS) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General N S Raja Subramani on Tuesday held strategic talks with his French counterpart, General (Air) Fabien Mandon, in New Delhi as India and France continue to bolster defence ties across key domains. According to the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), following a ceremonial Guard of Honour and a solemn tribute at the National War Memorial, both Generals engaged in strategic talks to further strengthen India-Fra…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said India has retained the intellectual property (IP) rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, paving the way for future exports, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Haryana.Speaking to IANS, Vaishnaw said hydrogen is an emerging fuel not only in India but across the world, and Indian Railways has taken several initiatives to promote its ad…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the launch of India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train as a truly historic moment for the country’s green mobility journey, saying it marks a major step towards a cleaner and more self-reliant transport ecosystem.In a post on X, the minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.Powered by a 1,2…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday reviewed the functioning of the Canteen Services Department (CSD) during the 80th meeting of the Board of Control Canteen Services (BOCCS) in Ranchi, an official said. The meeting deliberated on key operational and administrative issues aimed at further improving the efficiency of the Canteen Services while enhancing the quality of services extended to serving personnel, ex-servicemen and their dependents, the officia…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The India-made Nilgiri, Sandhayak and Arnala classes of warships in the Indian Navy fleet reflect the steady evolution of the country’s naval capability and defence manufacturing. The three classes of Naval vessels strengthen surface combat, hydrography and coastal anti-submarine warfare, according to an official factsheet released on Monday.Each class is designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built in Indian shipyards. They demonstrate India’s growin…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) to jointly undertake studies, technical contributions and standardisation activities in convergence and broadcasting technologies.The collaboration is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities in developing standards and driving innovation in …