Govt approves construction of over one lakh houses under PMAY-U

TKIL Industries, HOPPECKE partner for rail battery systems in India

TKIL Industries (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India) has signed an exclusive agreement with Germany-based HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. to develop battery systems for India’s growing rail sector. The partnership aims to deliver innovative and sustainable energy storage solutions for metros, regional trains, and locomotives. The first joint project under this strategic alliance has already been secured and is expected to roll out in 2025. The collaboration comes at a time when India plans to double its electric locomotive capacity by 2030 and expand metro services from 23 to 31 c..

Saal.ai, Intertec team up to deliver AI and Big Data across GC

Abu Dhabi-based cognitive tech firm Saal.ai has partnered with digital transformation provider Intertec Systems to deliver advanced AI and Big Data solutions across the GCC. The collaboration will centre around DigiXT, a Made-in-UAE Big Data platform developed by Saal.ai to support governments and enterprises in harnessing large-scale data with full sovereignty and control. DigiXT offers flexible deployment both on-premises and in the cloud, allowing organisations to meet their specific performance, compliance, and regulatory needs. This versatility ensures clients retain ownership of the..

Rail India Conference lays out green roadmap for railway transformation

The 8th Rail India Conference & Expo concluded in New Delhi with a forward-looking agenda focused on green energy, efficiency, and modernisation of India’s railway network. The two-day event convened top voices from the government, railways, academia and private sector to deliberate on sustainability, infrastructure and innovation. Abhay Bakre, Mission Director, National Green Hydrogen Mission, highlighted the potential of green hydrogen in decarbonising railways. While the sector currently contributes 25–30 million tonnes to India's carbon emissions, projections for 2030 peg this..