India to implement green port policy soon

Cabinet Clears Rs 118.29 Billion Expansion for Five IITs

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 118.29 billion investment to expand academic and research infrastructure at five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Palakkad (Kerala), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), and Dharwad (Karnataka).This Phase-B construction plan, scheduled from 2025–26 to 2028–29, will increase student capacity by 6,576 seats, raising the total from 7,111 to 13,687 across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.The expansion includes setting up five new research parks to drive..

Home Minister Chairs Security Review Post Operation Sindoor

On May 7, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of India's border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal. The meeting, attended via video conferencing by leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, and a representative from Sikkim, focused on national security following the recent Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. During the operation ..

India Launches 'Coal Mitra' Portal to Boost Coal Sector Efficiency

On May 7, 2025, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the 'Coal Mitra' portal, a digital initiative designed to streamline operations and foster transparency within India's coal sector. The platform serves as a centralized hub for stakeholders, providing real-time updates on coal block allocations, production statistics, and regulatory compliance. Developed by the Ministry of Coal, 'Coal Mitra' aims to enhance coordination among various entities involved in coal mining and distribution. By offering accessible information and facilitating communication, the portal is e..