Aviation Leaders Applaud Scindia's Game-Changing Legal Amendment

19 Oct 2023 CW Team

Aviation leaders are extending their gratitude to Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia for a groundbreaking legal amendment that promises to reshape the aviation landscape in India. The industry luminaries have hailed this game-changing move, which is poised to bring significant transformations to the sector. The legal amendment, championed by Mr. Scindia, the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, has garnered widespread appreciation for its potential to streamline and enhance various aspects of the aviation industry. It is anticipated to pave the way for a more efficient and competitive aviation sector. This development comes as a boost for an industry that has been navigating numerous challenges, particularly in the wake of the global pandemic. The amendment is expected to facilitate a more conducive environment for investment, innovation, and growth within the aviation sector. Industry leaders and stakeholders have expressed their support for this visionary legal reform, acknowledging the positive impact it will have on the aviation ecosystem. They view it as a significant step towards making India's aviation sector more robust and globally competitive.

Infrastructure Urban

27 Oct 2025

Coal Ministry Achieves Milestones under Special Campaign 5.0

The Ministry of Coal and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have achieved notable milestones under the Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, operational efficiency, and sustainability across the coal sector. During the implementation phase from 2–31 October 2025, over 1,205 sites were cleaned, covering 68,04,087 sq ft, nearing the target of 82,51,511 sq ft. Scrap disposal of 5,813 MT against a target of 8,678 MT generated Rs 228.7 million in revenue. In addition, 1,11,248 physical and 30,331 electronic files were reviewed, with 74,123 weeded out or closed. Key initiatives showc..

Vesting Orders Issued for Three Coal Blocks under Commercial Auctions

The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks under commercial coal block auctions on 23 October 2025. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these mines were earlier signed on 21 August 2025. The three blocks include Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara), Tangardihi North, and Mahuagarhi. Of these, two are partially explored while one is fully explored, with a combined peak rated capacity of around 1 MTPA and geological reserves of approximately 1,484.41 million tonnes. These mines are expected to generate annual revenue of abou..

TEC, IIT-Hyderabad Partner to Boost 6G and Telecom Standards

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) for joint research and technical collaboration in advanced telecom technologies and standardisation. The partnership focuses on developing India-specific standards and test frameworks for next-generation networks, including 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). It also aims to enhance India’s participation in international standardisation f..