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2151. CISF, RRU sign MoU to boost training, innovation, and national security research
- On 16 April 2025, A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the CISF and RRU, a premier national security university under the ministry of home affairs, to “boost training, research, innovation, and capacity building for CISF personnel,” CISF said in a release.
- As per the terms of the MoU, RRU will provide a range of services, including strategic partnership in the areas of training, academic development in the security field and use of technology for the benefit of CISF personnel.
- The focus areas also include holding joint training programmes, undertaking research, encouraging innovation projects to develop new security solutions, and facilitating mutual access to subject experts and institutional resources.
2152. BluPine Energy Signs PPA with SECI for 150 MW Solar Project
- On 17 April 2025, BluPine Energy said the company has signed a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 150 MW solar project.
- The SPV has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SECI for a 150 MW solar project integrated with an Energy Storage System (ESS) in Rajasthan.
- BluPine Energy is a leading renewable energy platform established in India by Actis, a global investor and leader in sustainable infrastructure.
2153. IIT Guwahati, HDFC Parivartan launch tech-based rural development initiatives in Assam, Meghalaya
- On 17 April 2025, The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy security, increasing farmer income, and building capacity among agricultural communities in the northeastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.
- The programme, titled "Focused Development Program: Enhancing Agriculture & Residue-Based Enterprises via Community Organisations", includes the deployment of three core interventions along with infrastructure development and community mobilisation to support enterprise creation, especially among farmers and women.
- The first intervention is a biomass pellet production unit set up in Umnowe Village in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, in collaboration with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya.
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2154. RVNL completes breakthrough of India’s longest railway tunnel
- On 17 April 2025 Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) completed the breakthrough of a 14.6km railway tunnel between Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand, marking a significant milestone in the 125km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project.
- The tunnel, the longest transportation railway tunnel in India, was bored through the Himalayas using a new tunnelling method developed to meet the region's complex geological challenges.
- The project is a key step towards the Char Dham rail connectivity initiative. RVNL, through this achievement, reinforced its role as a leading infrastructure agency by pioneering modern construction technologies in one of India's most difficult terrains.
2155. PM Modi hails inauguration of Amravati Airport, says it’s a ‘great news for Maharashtra’
- On 16 April 2025 Prime Minister of india hailed the inauguration of Amravati airport and said it is news for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region.
- Great news for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region. An active airport in Amravati will boost commerce and connectivity," PM Modi said in a post on X
- The airport takes flight with Alliance Air's inaugural RCS Amravati-Mumbai flight. Also witnessed a demo flight at what will soon be South Asia's largest Air India Flying Training Organisation (FTO) a big leap for India's overall aviation ecosystem.
2156. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visits Bhubaneswar to lay foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 4000 crore
- On 17 April 2025, Union Minister of India arrived in Bhubaneswar to lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4,000 crore, as part of a major infrastructure push in Odisha.
- Union Minister further said, "With the active support of the Ministry of Education, we are set to expand the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan to schools across India, aiming to sensitise our future generations about road safety--a concern of national importance."
- Union Minister added that if India wants to make our country 'Vishwaguru, 'we have to import less, and exports should be increased, trying to bring logistics costs on a single digit.
2157. India's Dushanbe-Chortut Highway Project in Tajikistan Nears Completion.
- On 22 December 2025 The Dushanbe-Chortut Highway Project being undertaken by India in Tajikistan is nearing completion.
- India's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is constructing the 4.44 km eight-lane (two-way) highway, which will decongest the country's capital, under the USD 20 million grant announced during the state visit of the President of India to Tajikistan in October 2018.
- The nature of development partnership and economic cooperation are not comparable with any country in the region. India's investments and development projects are based on the development priorities of a recipient country,
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2158. India will cooperate in building a new Parliament in Mauritius:
- On 12 March 2025 Prime Minister addressed a joint press conference in Mauritius during his two- day state visit and said India will cooperate in building a new Parliament in Mauritius.
- India and Mauritius signed eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in banking, trade, security, and governance.
- This will be a gift to Mauritius from the Mother of Democracy,” PM Modi said. He stated that India and Mauritius are not only linked by the Indian Ocean but also connected by traditions and culture. “We are partners in the journey of economic and social growth.
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2159. India exports 10,000 tonnes rice to Bangladesh to help address food shortage
- On 16 April 2025, An Indian vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of rice arrived at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port, days after India exported an additional 36,100 tonnes of parboiled rice to its eastern neighbour.
- The rice, shipped in a vessel named MV Phu Thanh, was bought under an open tender contract signed on March 2, 2025. Under the contract, a total of five lakh metric tonnes of rice will be imported from India by Bangladesh to address its food shortages.
- Since last year, Bangladesh has faced a severe decline in many sectors, including agriculture, with severe rains, and droughts causing decline in food supply. The problems have been exacerbated due to the socio-political as well as massive economic instability, corruption, and the country’s inability to meet the global food price hikes.
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2160. Labour ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to list gig opportunities on govt's NCS portal
- On 16 April, 2025, Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Labour & Employment for strengthening employment linkages in the gig and logistics sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.
- Under this MoU, Swiggy will integrate its gig opportunities–including delivery, logistics, and support roles–onto the NCS portal.
- The real-time integration will enhance visibility of gig jobs for NCS users, who will benefit from timely and verified work opportunities across urban and semi-urban areas.