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Amit Shah Greets Maritime Sector on National Maritime Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to India's maritime sector personnel on National Maritime Day via a social media post.
He praised the professionalism and courage of maritime personnel
IMD Enhances Climate Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) conducts district-level rainfall analysis and provides impact-based forecasts for extreme weather events like cyclones and heatwaves.
IMD operates high-perfor
Indian Railways Sanctions ₹398.36 Crore OFC Backbone Project
Indian Railways sanctions ₹398.36 crore for a 1929 RKm optical fibre cable network in Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions to enhance communication infrastructure.
The project is part of a larger ₹27,693 cr
Railway Minister Reviews Performance, Emphasizes Passenger Experience
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed railway performance, highlighting a historic reduction in accidents and record freight loading.
The Minister emphasized improving passenger experience, station
Indian Railways Adds 5 Rakes, Upgrades Mumbai & Bengaluru Suburban Services
Indian Railways added 4 AC and 1 non-AC rakes to Mumbai's suburban network, increasing AC services from 109 to 133 on weekdays and 77 to 106 on weekends.
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (148 km, ₹15,7
NHAI Exceeds Highway Target by 15% in FY25-26
NHAI constructed 5,313 km of national highways in FY 2025-26, exceeding the 4,640 km target by 15%.
Capital expenditure reached Rs. 2,44,362 crore, 2.5% above the budgetary support of Rs. 2,38,384 cro
APSEZ Crosses 500 MMT Cargo Milestone FY26
APSEZ handled 500.8 MMT cargo in FY26, up 11% YoY, crossing the 500 MMT milestone for the first time.
March 2026 saw highest ever monthly cargo volume at 46 MMT (+11% YoY), driven by containers (+14%
Tourism Ministry's North East Region Tourism Initiatives
The Ministry of Tourism promotes NER tourism via International Tourism Marts, with the 13th edition held in Sikkim in November 2025.
It provides Central Financial Assistance to NER states for tourism
India Post Releases Stamp for PTC Saharanpur's 75th Anniversary
The Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp for the 75th anniversary of the Postal Training Centre (PTC) in Saharanpur.
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released the
Government Updates on West Asia Impact: Fuel, Agriculture, Safety
The government assures adequate availability of seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals for Kharif 2026, with stable prices for key crops.
Fuel and LPG supplies are maintained without domestic LPG price
Bharat Taxi: India's First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform
Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, launched on 5th February 2026 and has onboarded 4.31 lakh drivers as of March 2026.
The service is operational in Delhi-NCR and select Guj
Indian Railways Sets Freight Record with 1670 MT
Indian Railways carried a record 1670 million tonnes of freight in 2025-26, a 3.25% increase from the previous year.
Fertilizer and steel shipments surged over 13%, while iron ore and cement transport
ISRO PSLV Launches Deferred, Expert Committee Formed After Failure
ISRO's PSLV launches are deferred due to technical reasons following the PSLV-C62 mission failure, prompting a national expert committee review.
The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) has completed
India Spends Rs 6.11 Lakh Crore on North East Infrastructure
Under the Act East Policy, India spent Rs 6.11 lakh crore on North East infrastructure, exceeding the Rs 6.02 lakh crore allocation from 2014-15 to 2024-25.
National Highways in the North East expande
CRISIL Reaffirms Thomas Cook India AA/Stable/A1+
CRISIL reaffirms Thomas Cook India's long-term rating at CRISIL AA/Stable and short-term at CRISIL A1+, the highest for Indian travel sector.
TCIL reported 7.4% YoY revenue growth to ₹6,628 crore in 9
APSEZ Surpasses 500 Million Tonnes Cargo Milestone
APSEZ announced crossing 500 million tonnes cumulative cargo handled, a landmark operational milestone for India's largest port operator.
The company operates 19 ports and terminals with 633 MTPA capa
IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as CEO
IndiGo's Board approved William Walsh as CEO on March 31, 2026, subject to Ministry of Civil Aviation security clearance.
Walsh, currently IATA Director General and ex-CEO of British Airways and IAG,
DGCA and Gati Shakti Sign MoU for Aviation Training
DGCA and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya signed an MoU to enhance aviation training and develop skilled workforce for the MRO sector.
The collaboration launches a B.Sc. in Aviation Maintenance Engineering
New Mangalore Port's Berth 9 Redevelopment for Liquid Bulk Cargo
The Ministry of Ports approves ₹438.29 crore redevelopment of Berth No. 9 at New Mangalore Port for liquid bulk cargo on a PPP basis.
The project will enhance capacity to 10.9 MTPA, handle vessels up
UHPL Wins Kedarnath Helicopter Shuttle Contract
Exhicon Events Media Solutions' subsidiary UHPL awarded helicopter shuttle contract by Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority on March 28, 2026.
UHPL emerged as L1 (lowest) bidder for Mandak
DCIL 50th Year: ₹3,000 Crore Turnover Target
DCIL marks 50 years of operations, targeting ₹3,000 crore turnover within 5–10 years from current highest-ever revenue of ₹1,146 crore.
Company plans ₹1,000 crore equity raise via rights issue and ind
DCIL 50th Year: ₹3,000 Crore Turnover Target
DCIL marks its 50th year, targeting ₹3,000 crore turnover in 5–10 years from current highest-ever revenue of ₹1,146 crore.
Company plans ₹1,000 crore equity raise via rights issue and induction of 11
APSEZ Operationalises India's First Port of Refuge
APSEZ operationalises India's first Port of Refuge (PoR) via a tripartite MoU with SMIT Salvage (Boskalis) and MERC.
Two PoR sites designated: Dighi Port (west coast, Arabian Sea) and Gopalpur Port (e
Motherson-Hellmann JV for Global Automotive Logistics
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited on March 25, 2026.
The JV company, to be incorporated in Dubai, wi