Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI – Addressing a national conference at Jamia Millia Islamia on Earth Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that India’s shift toward a green economy will be the primary engine for future employment and startup growth. The Minister emphasized that renewable energy, electric mobility, and the circular economy are creating a paradigm shift in India’s development model. Key Pillars of Green Growth National Green Hydrogen Mission: With an outlay of over ₹19,000 crore, this initiative is spearheading clean industrial transformation in sectors like steel and cement. Energy Diversification: Beyond solar and wind, the Minister identified ocean energy and…

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DEHRADUN – The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is making rapid progress on a 12 km Greenfield four-lane bypass designed to divert transit traffic away from the heart of Dehradun. With an investment of ₹716 crore, the project has already achieved 44% physical progress and is slated for completion by April 2027. Strategic Route & Connectivity The bypass acts as a crucial link to the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, creating a south-western alternate route for commuters. Alignment: Starts at Jhajhra, connects the Paonta Sahib-Ballupur section of NH-7, and concludes near the Asharori Check Post. Inter-State Impact: It will streamline travel…

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NEW DELHI – Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, recently held a virtual interaction with participants of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme. The session featured 100 students from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, and Delhi, who shared their experiences from a month-long immersive tour of Northeast India. Bridging the Cultural Divide Launched in late 2025, the programme is a flagship initiative aimed at fostering “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” by connecting youth from across India with the “Ashtalakshmi”—the eight states of the Northeast. Key Student Reflections: Cultural Immersion: Students from Goa…

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SULTANPUR – The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on April 22, 2026. The high-stakes exercise demonstrated the IAF’s ability to transform public infrastructure into operational airbases during conflict or natural disasters. The drill was observed by Air Marshal B Manikantan (AOC-in-C, Central Air Command) and UP State Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar. Diverse Fleet and Night Ops The exercise marked a significant milestone by validating both day and night operations on a highway strip. A wide array of aircraft participated to test the versatility of the landing stretch:…

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