Loading...
| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102271) | |
501. Akash-NG missile system user trials successfully conducted: DRDO
- On Tuesday 23 December 2025, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with support from the Indian Air Force and defence industry partners, successfully completed user evaluation trials of the next‑generation Akash‑NG air defence missile system, demonstrating its effectiveness against a range of aerial threats under varied conditions.
- Trials were at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha; the missile, with indigenous RF seeker, dual‑pulse solid rocket, and homegrown radars, intercepted high-speed, low-altitude and long-range targets.
- This milestone paves the way for the induction of Akash‑NG into the Indian Armed Forces, significantly enhancing India’s indigenous air defence capabilities and marking a major step in modernising the nation’s surface‑to‑air missile systems.
502. SUVs now India's biggest vehicle export, surpassing small cars
- On December 24, 2025, it was reported that in a significant shift in India’s automobile export landscape in November 2025, utility vehicles (including SUVs) overtook traditional passenger cars in exports, with 42,993 UVs shipped overseas compared to 40,519 passenger cars, marking the first time SUVs have led in export volumes. This change reflects rising global demand for higher‑value vehicles produced in India.
- Over the broader April–November 2025 period, UV exports surged sharply from 2.22 lakh units to 2.88 lakh units year‑on‑year, while passenger car exports grew more modestly from 2.71 lakh to 3.04 lakh units, indicating that SUVs are poised to surpass cars for the full fiscal year FY26. This demonstrates how production and export patterns are evolving toward utility vehicles.
- Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate India’s passenger vehicle export market contributing over 47 % of total vehicle exports with strong performance in both car and SUV segments, supported by other key players like Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota in the UV space. This competitive export ecosystem is helping India transition from a small‑car export base to a hub for higher‑value UVs.
Click here to find 860 similar incidents of Bharat Economic Growth -> Increasing Exports
503. India’s Textiles Sector Records Surge In Investment, Rise In Exports In 2025
- On December 24, 2025, India’s textiles sector saw a surge in investment with 7 PM MITRA Parks approved across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, with a ₹4,445 crore outlay and MoUs worth ₹27,434 crore signed; infrastructure work is ongoing.
- Growth was boosted by GST cuts on garments, fibers, carpets, and handicrafts, the National Technical Textiles Mission (₹1,480 crore), and PLI scheme investments of ₹28,711 crore, generating jobs and boosting production.
- Textiles and apparel exports reached $37.8 billion in 2024–25 with a $28.2 billion trade surplus, driven by markets like the US, EU, UK, and emerging buyers. Vision 2030 targets $100 billion exports, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
Click here to find 860 similar incidents of Bharat Economic Growth -> Increasing Exports
504. Vikran Engineering bags Rs 2,000 crore solar projects order in Maharashtra
- On December 24,2025,Vikran Engineering Ltd has secured a major ₹2,035.26 crore work order from Onix Renewables Ltd to develop 600 MW AC solar power projects across multiple locations in Maharashtra, marking one of the largest renewable energy contracts in its history.
- The project, accepted on December 23, 2025, will be executed on a turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) basis over the next 12 months, encompassing design, engineering, procurement, supply, erection, testing and commissioning, along with the supply of solar PV modules and inverters.
- This order significantly boosts Vikran Engineering’s renewable energy portfolio, reinforces investor confidence in its execution capabilities, and supports India’s broader clean energy goals by accelerating large‑scale solar infrastructure development in the state.
505. Rooftop solar plants commissioned at 148 stations across South Western Railway
- On December 24, 2025, South Western Railway (SWR) of Indian Railways commissioned rooftop solar photovoltaic plants at 148 railway stations Karnataka and parts of Goa, including major hubs like Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Hosapete, Gadag and Ballari, as part of its renewable energy expansion.
- This initiative supports Indian Railways’ goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 by harnessing clean energy and reducing reliance on conventional power SWR has systematically increased its cumulative solar capacity to 7,491.6 kWp through regular maintenance, new installations, and performance monitoring across infrastructure assets.
- In FY 2025–26 up to October, the solar systems generated 4.13 million units of clean power, saving approximately ₹2.61 crore in electricity costs following 6.86 million units and ₹4.07 crore saved in FY 2024–25, while additional renewable use via open access power procurement at 36 traction substations further reduced energy costs and conventional energy dependence.
506. Indian Railways expands AI system to cut wildlife deaths on tracks
- On December 24, 2025, Indian Railways announced the expansion of its AI-based Intrusion Detection System to reduce wildlife deaths, especially elephant fatalities, on railway tracks.
- The system uses AI-enabled cameras and a Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect animal movement near tracks and sends real-time alerts up to 0.5 km in advance to train drivers and control rooms.
- After successful operation on a 141 km stretch of the Northeast Frontier Railway, the technology will be extended by 981 km, taking total coverage to 1,122 route kilometres across vulnerable and forested railway sections.
507. PM Modi conferred Saudi’s highest civilian honour
- On April 3,2016,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the King Abdulaziz Sash, Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, in recognition of his distinguished leadership and contributions to deepening bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.
- The prestigious award was presented by King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the Royal Court in Riyadh, on the night before PM Modi’s departure back to New Delhi, during the official visit that included high‑level talks between the two leaders.
- Named after the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, the award highlights deepening diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation between the two countries.
Click here to find 870 similar incidents of Indian Diplomacy -> Diplomatic Initiatives
508. PM Modi awarded Afghanistan’s top civilian honour
- On June 4, 2016,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour, recognizing his contributions to strengthening ties between India and Afghanistan. The award was bestowed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during Modi’s brief visit to Afghanistan.
- The honour was presented in Herat, Afghanistan, immediately after the joint inauguration of the Afghan‑India Friendship Dam (formerly known as Salma Dam), a major infrastructure project rebuilt with India’s assistance, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation.
- The honour recognized India-Afghanistan friendship and cooperation. Modi highlighted cultural ties, referenced Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and wished people for Ramzan, symbolizing diplomatic and cultural goodwill.
Click here to find 870 similar incidents of Indian Diplomacy -> Diplomatic Initiatives
509. PM Narendra Modi conferred ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine'
- OnFebruary 10,2018,Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine’, the highest Palestinian honour for foreign dignitaries, by President Mahmoud Abbas. This recognition was awarded in recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening India‑Palestine relations.
- The honour was bestowed after their bilateral meeting in Ramallah, Palestine during PM Modi’s official visit to the region. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine on an official trip.
- President Abbas stated the award reflects respect for Modi’s wise and creative leadership and his efforts toward peace, stability and deeper bilateral ties; Modi described the honour as a proud moment for India and a symbol of growing friendship between the two nations.
Click here to find 870 similar incidents of Indian Diplomacy -> Diplomatic Initiatives
510. PM Modi Gets Maldives' Highest Honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen
- ON June 8,2019,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives’ highest honour, the “The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen”, by Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a ceremony in Malé. This prestigious award is the top honour the Maldives accords to foreign dignitaries.
- The honour was presented during Modi’s two-day state visit to the Maldives—his first bilateral visit abroad since his re-election as India’s Prime Minister—held in the Maldivian capital, Malé.
- The visit aimed to strengthen India–Maldives relations under India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, with both leaders holding talks and signing agreements to enhance cooperation, including in defence.
Click here to find 870 similar incidents of Indian Diplomacy -> Diplomatic Initiatives