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APM Terminals to Invest Rs 90 Billion in AP Ports

Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to position itself as the “Gateway of India’s East Coast” gained momentum on Thursday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between APM Terminals and the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board. Under the agreement, APM Terminals, a subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk, will invest Rs 90 billion to develop ports in the state.The MoU, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, outlines plans to develop and upgrade the ports of Ramayapatnam, Machilipatnam and Moolapeta. APM Terminals will install and manage modern terminals and cargo-handl..

Government Achieves Progress in Promoting Biofuels: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri informed the Lok Sabha that the government has made significant progress in promoting biofuels as a sustainable alternative to petroleum products.He said the initiatives are being driven under the National Policy on Biofuels, with ethanol blending in petrol forming a key component of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.According to the Minister, the programme has provided multiple benefits, including expeditious payment of more than Rs 1.25 trillion to farmers from Ethanol Supply Year 2014-15 up to July 2024, and foreign exchange..

Uttar Pradesh Pushes Local Manufacturing for E-Bus Expansion

Uttar Pradesh is intensifying its focus on electric mobility by prioritising the use of locally manufactured e-buses. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s manufacturing ecosystem, creating employment opportunities, and supporting India’s broader electric vehicle (EV) transition.During a review of the transport department and UPSRTC operations, officials were directed to ensure passenger safety, convenience and revenue growth while promoting electric mobility. The state is also accelerating the development of modern bus stations and enforcing strict safety norms, including the “..