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India Becomes First Country to Commercially Produce Bio-Bitumen

India Becomes First Country to Commercially Produce Bio-Bitumen

India has achieved a historic global milestone by becoming the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for use in road construction, representing a transformative step toward sustainable highways.Announcement made by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony in New Delhi; CSIR (Council of Scientific […]

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Haryana to Launch India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train

Haryana to Launch India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train

Haryana is set to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route, a pilot project by Indian Railways using green hydrogen to promote clean and sustainable rail transport.The hydrogen train, built by Northern Railway, will demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel alternative to diesel on non-electrified routes.A dedicated hydrogen plant at

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India’s Largest Inland Rainbow Trout Farm Launched in Telangana

India’s Largest Inland Rainbow Trout Farm Launched in Telangana

India inaugurated its largest inland Rainbow Trout farm in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.The ₹50 crore project, set up by SmartGreen Aquaculture, uses advanced technology to farm cold-water trout in a warm inland climate, boosting aquaculture innovation, employment, nutritional security, and export potential. Inaugurated by Union Ministers, the facility uses precise engineering for water temperature control

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Integrated Security Hub Launched in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Integrated Security Hub Launched in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands get a high-tech Integrated Command and Control Centre inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah costing ₹229 crore.The centre strengthens security, emergency response, and surveillance, integrating multiple agencies.Alongside, nine projects were inaugurated and two foundation stones laid, totaling ₹373 crore, focusing on infrastructure, public services, and development.The initiative boosts maritime security,

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Surat Set to Become India’s First Slum-Free City

Surat Set to Become India’s First Slum-Free City

Surat (Gujarat) is on the verge of becoming India’s first slum-free city through large-scale in-situ slum redevelopment led by the Surat Municipal Corporation under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and state housing schemes.By replacing slums with permanent multi-storey housing equipped with water, sanitation, drainage, lighting, and roads, Surat is improving urban living standards, reducing inequality,

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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service: Know The First Route

Indian Railways has cleared the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train after successful trials and certification, marking a new era in long-distance overnight rail travel. The Guwahati–Kolkata corridor will be the first route, offering high speed (up to 180 kmph), modern sleeper amenities, and affordable fares compared to air travel. Equipped with advanced safety systems like KAVACH,

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India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India Becomes the World’s 4th Largest Economy, Surpasses Japan

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust reforms, and accelerating growth.As the fastest-growing major economy, India recorded 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 2025–26 and is now projected to surpass Germany by 2030, reinforcing its rising role in the global

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India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India Ranks Third in Rare Earth Reserves but Lags in Global Production

India ranks third globally in rare earth reserves with about 6–7% of global resources, but contributes less than 1% of global production, revealing a major strategic gap.This mismatch is caused by regulatory hurdles, radioactive monazite-linked constraints, limited mining and refining capacity, and weak value-chain integration. While China dominates over 90% of global refining and leads

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