Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) For most of modern history, the sequence was predictable. Physical infrastructure came first — roads, ports, power plants — and technology followed, amplifying what had already been built. Adani Group Chairman Gauam Adani believes that sequence has fundamentally changed.In his annual message for the financial year 2026, he makes the case that infrastructure and intelligence now reinforce each other from the ground up.Before AI can think, energy must flow; before data c…
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India’s maritime sector is riding the ‘Reform Express’ under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and every reform must translate into real benefits for our people, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.Sonowal announced that the ministry would commemorate the completion of 12 years of maritime reforms and growth through the celebration of a nationwide “Maritime Reform Utsav.” The initiative will showcase India’s majo…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is monitoring 1,981 ongoing big-ticket infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 42.78 lakh crore as of April 2026, across 17 Central Ministries and Departments. The cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects stands at Rs 20.36 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 47.59 per cent of the revised project cost, indicating steady progress in project implementation, according to a MOPI fl…
Itanagar, May 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has congratulated state-run NHPC for successfully commissioning Unit 4 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project — the country’s largest hydroelectric project.The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the Power and Non-Conventional Energy Resources portfolio, said that with the commissioning of the fourth unit, the project’s total operational capacity has now reached 1,000 MW.Describing the achievement as …
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.Over the past 11 years, the Sagarmala programme has delivered measurable outcomes. Sagarmala 2.0, supported wit…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that nearly 90 per cent of backlog cargo at major ports has been cleared, following swift intervention and continuous monitoring by the government amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials and port authorities, Sonowal said coordinated and proactive measures helped stabilise operations quickly, ensuring minimal impact on India’s…
Amaravati, April 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed officials to study various models to reduce the operational cost of electric buses. Currently, the operational cost of electric buses is about Rs 72 per km.At a review meeting on roads and highways, he asked officials to explore models to bring down costs further. Key areas of focus include expanding charging infrastructure and standardising battery systems. He also suggested that all categories of…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said there has been no price increase on regular petrol for consumers and the hike is limited to the premium fuel category, which accounts for only 3-4 per cent of total petrol sales.Addressing the daily briefing, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma said that petrol and diesel prices are deregulated and determined by the oil marketing companies (OMCs).OMCs increased the price of premiu…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) With coastal states leading the Blue Economy mission and industrial corridors driving advanced manufacturing, Andhra Pradesh is positioned as a key partner in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. The Union Budget 2026–27 gives concrete shape to this vision by placing fisheries, marine exports, coastal infrastructure, and ocean-based economic activity at the centre of India’s long-term growth strategy, he stated….
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Kerala, on Saturday, marked a decisive moment in its infrastructure journey with the formal launch of Phase II of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, a project that has rapidly transformed the state’s standing in global maritime logistics. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the port’s progress decisively counters the long-held criticism that “nothing happens in Kerala”, asserting that Vizhinjam has already etched the state’s name int…