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Hydroelectric power projects with aggregate capacity of 15 GW are under construction in the country. The hydro capacity is likely to increase from 42 GW to 67 GW by 2031-32, marking an increase of more than half of present capacity. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted higher rainfall in the …

In a move to smoothen the processes for 100 5G Labs across academic institutions in India, Secretary (Telecom), Dr Neeraj Mittal, virtually launched one of the “Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs” during a 5G workshop at IIT Madras. This initiative aims to simplify the experimental licence requirements for …

SJVN Limited has won two prestigious awards at the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024, instituted by the Construction Industry Development Council. SJVN has been conferred with ‘Achievement Award for Creating Social Development & Impact’ and ‘CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy’. Speaking about the recognitions, Chairperson & Managing Director, SJVN and Chairperson of CSR Foundation …

In its 154-year history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata) including Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), achieved a milestone in the fiscal year 2023-24 by handling 66.4 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of Cargo, marking a 1.11% increase from the previous record of 65.66 million tonnes …

Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokespersons Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi and Shri Prem Shukla addressed a joint press conference at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday. During the press conference, Dr. Trivedi criticized the recent remarks of Chhattisgarh Leader of Opposition Charan Das Mahant against PM Shri Narendra Modi. He …

Congress leader and spokesperson Shri Gourav Vallabh, Former Bihar Congress President Shri Anil Sharma and RJD leader Shri Upendra Prasad have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of BJP National General Secretary Shri Vinod Tawde, BJP National Media Co-Head Dr. Sanjay Mayukh, at the party’s headquarters in New …

As part of the ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft recently operated from the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the northern sector in Kashmir valley. A large number of troops were airlifted and subsequently air landed utilising Chinook, Mi-17 V5 and ALH Mk-III helicopters by night. IAF …

Strategic Forces Command (SFC), along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful flight-test of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 1900 hrs on April 03, 2024. The test met all the trial objectives validating its …

Army Medical Corps celebrated its 260th Raising Day on 03rd April 2024. Raised in the year 1764, the Corps has rendered selfless service to the nation over centuries of progress, development, dedication & sacrifice, both in combat and in peace, living up to the Corps motto of ‘Sarve Santu Niramaya’ …

Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) is an integral component of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which is India’s flagship national health protection scheme. ABHA is designed to facilitate cashless transactions and manage financial aspects related to healthcare services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Here’s an explainer …