Work of laying track halts Indore Metro trial run

Vaishnaw Launches Portal for Electronics Component Manufacturing

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the guidelines and online portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), aiming to bolster India's position as a global electronics hub. Highlighting India's progress from assembling finished products to manufacturing critical components and materials, Vaishnaw stressed the need for Six Sigma quality standards and stronger in-house design capabilities.India’s electronics production has jumped fivefold over the past decade, with exports growing over six times, driven largely by sectors like mobile phones, laptops, and IT hardware..

Power Sector Conference Held in Sikkim to Push Modernisation

The Regional Conference of the Power Sector was held in Gangtok on April 26, with Union Power and Housing Minister Manohar Lal and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang leading the discussions. The meet brought together ministers, senior officials, and power sector heads from across the northeastern states.Speaking at the conference, Union Minister Manohar Lal stressed the need for a modern, financially viable, and environmentally responsible power sector to power India’s growth towards a developed economy. He called for advancing all modes of energy generation — thermal, hydro, atomic, ..

INS Sunayna Reaches Mauritius for Joint Patrols

Indian Naval Ship Sunayna (IOS SAGAR) arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius, on April 26 after completing Phase I of joint EEZ surveillance with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius. The deployment underscores India's commitment to maritime security, capacity building, and cooperation in the South Western Indian Ocean.Sailing from Karwar on April 5, Sunayna embarked 44 naval personnel from nine Indian Ocean Region nations, including eight crew members from Mauritius. The initiative aims to boost interoperability, mutual learning, and regional maritime readiness among friendly countries.Sun..