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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102114) | |
661. Konkan Railway adds second enhanced capacity Ro-Ro rake to boost freight movement
- Konkan Railway introduced its second 57-tonne-capacity Ro-Ro rake on December 3, 2025, following the first rake launched on November 5, to enhance freight movement across the Konkan Railway route.
- Konkan Railway officials improved Ro-Ro operations by deploying two upgraded rakes, each with 15 BRN wagons for 57-tonne trucks and 35 box wagons for 50-tonne loads, while applying guidelines and excess-weight charges of ₹800 per tonne plus GST.
- The new enhanced-capacity rakes permit 57 tonnes for BRN wagons and 50 tonnes for box wagons, exceeding limits of other rakes. The upgrade supports transporters handling iron, steel, marble, tiles, construction materials, and heavy consignments on the Konkan route.
662. Indian Railways commissions Kavach 4.0 on 738 Route km across key corridors
- On december 5, 2025 Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, on 738 route kilometres across two major corridors.
- Indian Railways, led by Railway Minister , implemented Kavach 4.0 by installing station and trackside equipment, OFC, telecom towers, RFID tags, and locomotive units, supported by large-scale training of over 40,000 railway personnel.
- Kavach 4.0 enhances location accuracy, signal relay, and interlocking integration. Infrastructure includes 7,129 km OFC, 860 towers, 549 stations, and 4,154 locomotives fitted. Costs are ₹50 lakh per km and ₹80 lakh per locomotive, with ₹2,354.36 crore spent so far.
663. GE Aerospace hands over the 5th F404-IN20 engine to HAL
- On December 5, 2025, Global engine firm GE Aerospace handed over the fifth F404-IN20 jet engine to the Indian public sector company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project.
- The F404-IN20 engine powers Bharat's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by HAL. The fourth F404-IN20 fighter jet engine was handed over to HAL against the 2021 order in October 2025.
- HAL has also acquired 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines from GE Aerospace, an American firm, in a deal, along with a support package to execute the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft program.
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664. Gujarat Pipavav Port Signs MoU With NYK India To Boost Its RoRo Capacity Amid Major Expansion Push
- Gujarat Pipavav Port signed a non-binding MoU with NYK India to upgrade its RoRo infrastructure at its west-coast all-weather port as India’s vehicle and electric car exports continue to rise.
- The port and NYK India will jointly develop RoRo capacity for 500,000 cars annually, improving vessel–rail coordination, reducing dwell time, and supporting efficient, sustainable automotive logistics as rail volumes grow.
- A separate ₹17,000-crore MoU with Gujarat Maritime Board will modernise Pipavav Port, create 25,000 jobs, expand container, bulk, liquid and RoRo facilities, and support Gujarat’s goal of 3,000 MMTPA port capacity by 2047.
665. TERI and Ecofuel Ink MoU to Accelerate India’s E-Mobility and RE-Based Charging Infrastructure
- On December 4, 2025 it was reported that TERI and Ecofuel signed an MoU to advance renewable-energy-based EV charging infrastructure across India, aiming to strengthen the country’s e-mobility ecosystem through coordinated research, technical studies, and pilot projects.
- The MoU was formalised by TERI DG Dr. Vibha Dhawan and Ecofuel CEO Manoj Gupta, who will collaborate on technical assessments, pilot deployments, and initiatives to support clean mobility and logistics decarbonisation.
- Dr. Dhawan stressed the need to green logistics fleets for net-zero goals, while Gupta highlighted that India’s energy transition involves redesigning infrastructure, technology, culture, and passenger experience—not just shifting to electric vehicles.
666. Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India's first all-electric tug project
- On December 3, 2025, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways virtually launched its first all-electric green tug under the Green Tug Transition Programme, designed for Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, marking a major step in sustainable maritime operations.
- Union Minister flagged off the tug, developed through the MoPSW’s GTTP, which supports maritime decarbonisation by integrating clean energy technologies and enabling zero-emission, energy-efficient tug operations.
- The tug offers 60-ton bollard pull, silent functioning, and zero carbon emissions. Under GTTP, India plans 50 green tugs by 2030, including 16 tugs in Phase-I between 2024 and 2027.
667. Chhattisgarh govt sanctions ₹429 crore for urban infra projects in 13 civic bodies
- On December 1, 2025 it was reported that Chhattisgarh sanctioned ₹429.45 crore for 26 urban infrastructure projects across 13 municipal corporations under the Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana, covering key cities such as Raipur, Raigarh, and Bilaspur.
- Deputy CM approved the projects, while district committees headed by collectors will monitor execution. Work proceeds through municipal commissioners and engineers, with work orders issued and foundation stones laid for multiple projects.
- The scheme has a ₹500-crore yearly provision and covers roads, bypasses, bus terminals, parks, lake beautification, water supply upgrades, and corridor development. Raipur received ₹91.27 crore, Raigarh ₹64.66 crore, and Bilaspur ₹57.92 crore.
668. PLI scheme drives 43k jobs in solar module manufacturing
- On December 4, 2025, it was reported that India’s PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules has created 43,000 jobs across nine states, primarily in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Major companies such as Reliance Industries, Adani New Industries, FS India Solar Ventures, VSL Green Power, TP Solar, ReNew Photovoltaics, Grew Energy, and Avaada Electro generated employment by establishing PLI-supported manufacturing facilities using government incentives and ALMM-linked restrictions.
- India issued Letters of Award for 48.3 GW solar manufacturing under a ₹24,000-crore PLI outlay; installed capacity reached 121.68 GW in November 2025, imports hit 180.58 lakh modules, and ICRA projects over 165 GW capacity by March 2027.
669. Isro has readied the configuration of Bharatiya Antariksh Station
- On December 2, 2025, ISRO confirmed final configuration for the five-module Bharatiya Antariksh Station, set to become operational by 2035, with BAS-01 the first module approved in 2024 and targeted for launch in 2028 under the expanded ₹20,193-crore Gaganyaan Programme.
- The design has been cleared by a National Review Committee and incorporates international standards to ensure interoperability with global space agencies, enabling future scientific partnerships, joint technology development and shared access to specialised facilities.
- The station will support long-duration microgravity research in Low Earth Orbit and forms a key pillar of India’s human-spaceflight roadmap, with Gaganyaan serving as the precursor mission and the broader Space Vision 2047 guiding eventual human missions and lunar exploration.
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670. Delhi Minister inaugurates drainage systems in Sitapuri
- On December 3, 2025, the Delhi Home and Urban Development Minister inaugurated newly constructed drainage systems in Chanakya Place Parts 1 and 2, located in Sitapuri. The project aims to address the persistent issue of waterlogging in the area.
- The Minister stated that there had previously been no drainage system in these localities. The new infrastructure covers 25-foot, 30-foot, and 40-foot roads, with work planned to continue road by road to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- The minister added that the full project is expected to be completed within six months, with each segment costing around ₹4 crore.
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