FIEO hails Govt's market access support intervention to boost exports

IANS | December 31, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) welcomed the launch of the Market Access Support (MAS) intervention on Wednesday as a timely, strategic step to strengthen India’s global export footprint, especially for MSMEs, first‑time exporters and priority sectors.

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears 180 kmph high-speed trial

IANS | December 31, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Indian Railways on Wednesday successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train -- marking a major step forward in India’s push for modern and self-reliant rail technology.

India’s fertiliser subsidy outgo to touch Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government's total fertiliser subsidy outgo is expected to remain substantial at around Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27, marking a major fiscal commitment to ensure affordability and availability of fertilisers, a report said on Wednesday.

Cabinet okays Rs 19,142 crore project to build new 6-lane Nashik-Akkalkot highway

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) Mode across a length of 374 km with a total capital cost of Rs.19,142 crore.

Adani Foundation, Adani Electricity enable 1st-ever air travel experience for ‘Swabhimaan’ beneficiaries

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) The Adani Foundation, in collaboration with Adani Electricity, provided a first-ever air travel experience to over 64 individuals, including women beneficiaries of the 'Swabhimaan' project, students from the Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) in Kosbad-Dahanu, retired army officers, senior citizens from local Navi Mumbai villages, health workers and winners of drawing competition, on the eve of the commercial launch of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) this month.