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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102500) | |
1971. Arunachal gets Rs 8 crore Khelo India facility in Kamle with training facilities
- On May 5, 2025, Sports Minister inaugurated a Rs 8 crore multi-purpose sports hall in Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh, funded by the Central government to boost grassroots sports.
- The facility, equipped for sports like boxing, badminton, judo, and volleyball, aims to provide professional training for young athletes to compete nationally and internationally.
- Sports Minister emphasized Arunachal’s sports potential, encouraging local youth to utilize the hall to excel and contribute to nation-building through fitness and discipline.
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1972. Sikkim set for tourism boost as Centre mulls new airport
- On May 5, 2025, Union Minister announced plans for a new airport in Sikkim to enhance tourism, during a press conference on a two-day state visit.
- The state BJP has long demanded an all-weather international airport, as the existing Pakyong airport frequently faces closures due to low visibility issues.
- The proposed airport aims to improve connectivity, support Sikkim’s tourism sector, and contribute to the state’s overall socio-economic growth.
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1973. Belagavi start-up launches AI-based agriculture app SBOF Agrosmart
- On 6 May 2025, It was reported that, Belagavi-based SBOF Agrosmart Private Limited had launched SBOF Agrosmart, which is being billed a India’s first AI-based all-in-one agriculture app. It will provide all-round support to farmers and could lead to a revolution in agriculture, according to start-up founders Savio Pereira and Swati Pereira.
- Farmers across India are facing increasing uncertainty — climate change, market price fluctuations, pest & disease outbreaks, lack of timely information, low-quality inputs, and difficulty accessing government schemes and modern tools.
- PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the app in Belagavi in the presence of MLA Asif (Raju) Sait, BUDA Chairman Laxmanrao Chingale, DCC Bank President Appasaheb Kulgode, former minister Veerakumar Patil, former MLAs Sham Bheem Ghatge, Arvind Patil, and Kakasaheb Patil.
1974. Centre Approves 501 Wayside Amenities To Boost Highway Infrastructure, Gujarat To Get 56 Facilities: Gadkari
- On 6 May 2025, It was reported that, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways informed the Rajya Sabha that the Central Government has approved the development of 501 Wayside Amenities (WSAs) across national highways and expressways. Of these, 56 will be located in Gujarat
- Minister stated, 94 are currently operational, adding that the government intends to expand the network to over 700 WSAs by 2028-29. In Gujarat, nine of the 56 approved sites are already functional, promising a major boost to the state's transport ecosystem.
- WSAs are designed to provide travellers with essential services including clean restrooms, parking, EV charging stations, hygienic food options, and basic medical aid. They will be established at 40 to 60 km intervals along key highway stretches, ensuring consistent access to amenities.
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1975. UPI QR Codes Record 91.5 Per Cent Surge To 657.9 Million
- On 6 May 2025 , UPI QR codes have recorded the fastest growth in digital payments infrastructure in the financial year 2024-25, with a 91.5 per cent jump over the previous financial year to 657.9 million, according to the latest RBI data
- The surge in UPI QR codes was accompanied by a slowdown in the growth rate of credit card transactions to 7.94 per cent year-on-year, while debit card additions registered a mere 2.7 per cent growth to 991 million.
- The growth in the number of UPI QR codes has been accelerating with the increasing deployment by platforms like Google Pay, Paytm, and PhonePe. The number of banks going live on UPI continues to increase, and the total touched 668 in April, which is expected to increase the value of such transactions, according to bank officials.
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1976. Volks Energie Secures Strategic Win with JHBDPL to Strengthen India’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure
- On 6 may 2025 It was reported that, Volks Energie had secured a major project under GAIL India’s Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL), where it will supply, install, and commission 15 KWP solar photovoltaic power plants with Ni-Cd batteries at nine key locations across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Volks Energie, committed to sustainable energy, will utilize solar power paired with Ni-Cd batteries—known for their 20-year lifespan—ensuring a reliable and long-term solution for challenging environments.
- With this strategic win, Volks Energie continues to play a key role in advancing India’s renewable energy goals, contributing to the nation’s ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity and reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.
1977. India, Italy explore ways to strengthen economic ties at ADB meet
- Union Finance Minister of India on 5 May, 2025. met her Italian counterpart, Giancarlo Giorgetti, on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in the Italian city of Milan.
- They explored ways to strengthen India-Italy economic ties and enhance cooperation in global and multilateral platforms on issues of mutual interest.
- Both Finance Ministers discussed the importance of reforming Multilateral Development Banks to make them more responsive to developing countries’ needs. The Indian Finance Minister also met Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and discussed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations.
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1978. India Completes First Offshore Decommissioning Project In Tapti Gas Fields
- On 5 May 2025 India has completed its first large-scale offshore decommissioning project with the successful removal of mid and south Tapti field facilities. The project was led by the Panna-Mukta and Tapti (PMT) joint venture, comprising Shell (through BGEPIL), Reliance Industries (RIL), and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), under a production sharing contract with the Government of India.
- The decommissioning involved the removal of five wellhead platforms and associated subsea pipelines and the plugging and abandonment of 38 wells. These operations were conducted in accordance with an approved decommissioning plan, with a focus on safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
- As part of the implementation strategy, major contracts were awarded to Indian companies in alignment with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) executed the offshore dismantling operations, while Chowgule Shipyard (CLSPL) is overseeing onshore dismantling at its facility in Ratnagiri. Offshore work has been completed,
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1979. India tests multi-influence mine to boost underwater defence capabilities
- On 5 March 2025 The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully carried out a combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM).
- The MIGM, an advanced underwater naval mine, was developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with DRDO's High Energy Materials Research Laboratory in Pune and the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh.
- MIGM is designed to counter modern stealth ships and submarines, strengthening the Indian Navy's defensive capabilities. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam, and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad, are the production partners for the system.
1980. Northeast gets dedicated cargo train to boost trade, connect Agartala to Punjab
- On May 5, 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) launched a Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) service connecting Agartala, Tripura, to Sanehwal, Punjab, to enhance freight logistics and trade from the Northeast.
- Operated by AVG Logistics Ltd. under a Rs 68.95 crore contract, the PCET will run twice monthly, completing 144 round trips over six years, initially with 15 parcel vans, upgrading to 20 based on demand.
- Aimed at farmers and small traders, the service facilitates cost-effective transport of goods like rubber and pineapples, integrating Tripura’s producers into national markets.
- NFR officials highlight the initiative as a milestone for efficient logistics, aligning with Indian Railways’ strategy to boost long-distance cargo movement and unlock the Northeast’s economic potential.
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