KIIFB Approves Rs.860 Bn for Development Projects in Kerala

India Launches Forum To Boost Critical Mineral Mission

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Critical Mineral Seminar and officially launched the NCMM Outreach Forum under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in New Delhi. The event, held during a national seminar on critical mineral processing, highlighted the essential role of critical minerals in India’s clean energy transition, defence, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing.In his keynote address, the Minister stressed the need for robust collaboration between government bodies, industry, academia, and startups to establish a resilient and sel..

Indian Navy To Induct ASW Vessel Arnala On 18 June

The Indian Navy is set to commission its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Arnala, on 18 June 2025 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. Senior naval officials, dignitaries, and representatives from shipbuilders and associated agencies will be in attendance.This milestone marks the formal induction of the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class vessels, developed to enhance Ind..

Modi Unveils Rs 460 Billion Projects in Jammu & Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated a series of development projects worth over Rs 460 billion in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, marking a pivotal moment for the region’s infrastructure and growth. Hailing it as a tribute to India’s unity, the Prime Minister emphasised that with the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi, the Kashmir Valley is now seamlessly connected to the nation’s railway network through the newly completed Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) project.Among the key highlights were the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji bri..