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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102251) | |
1971. DRDO successfully tests maiden flight trials of Stratoshperic Airship platform
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight trials of its stratospheric airship platform from the Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh
- The Defence Ministry said on Saturday “Developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, the airship was launched carrying an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 km.”
- . The total duration of the flight was about 62 minutes,” an official release by the Ministry of Defence added.
1972. Centre approves Rs 22,864-cr Meghalaya-Assam corridor
- On May 2, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 22,864 crore greenfield high-speed corridor spanning 166.80 km from Mawlyngkhung in Meghalaya to Panchgram in Assam, developed under the hybrid annuity mode.
- The corridor, covering 144.80 km in Meghalaya and 22 km in Assam, will enhance connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, and Silchar, easing congestion on NH-06 and boosting industrial growth in cement and coal areas.
- It will improve access to tourist destinations, promote regional cultural exchange, and create jobs, aligning with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Traversing districts like Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, and Cachar, the project will strengthen ties with Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, fostering socio-economic development and regional integration.
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1973. India’s Exports Hit Record $824.9 Billion in FY 2024–25: RBI Data
- On 3 May, 2025, In a major milestone for India’s trade sector, the country’s total exports for the financial year 2024–25 reached an all-time high of US$824.9 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest report on services trade.
- The surge was significantly powered by services exports, which witnessed double-digit growth, reflecting India’s rising competence in sectors like IT, consulting, finance, and digital services.
- India’s total exports for FY 2024–25 have reached a record high, as per RBI data released on May 2, 2025, making it a landmark year for the Indian economy. This development is crucial as India aims to position itself as a global trade powerhouse, especially through non-oil merchandise and services sectors in alignment with policy initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
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1974. India and Denmark Renew Energy Cooperation with a New MoU
- On May 2, 2025, India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their long-standing cooperation in the energy sector.
- This new agreement, signed by l, Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, focuses on advancing clean energy transitions.
- The MoU aligns with India’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 and promotes collaboration in areas such as power system modeling, renewable energy integration, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
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1975. Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor Nears Completion As Namo Bharat Train Trial Runs Begin On Shatabdi Nagar-Modipuram Stretch
- On May 03 , 2025 The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor has reached a major milestone with the commencement of trial runs up to Modipuram — the final station on the route towards Meerut.
- As part of the latest trial phase, a Namo Bharat train operated between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram, traversing for the first time through Meerut’s underground section. This development brings the rapid rail corridor a step closer to full operational readiness.
- "NCRTC has started trial runs up to Modipuram, the last station (towards Meerut) of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. During the trial run, the Namo Bharat train was operated between Shatabdi Nagar and Modipuram," the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said in a statement.
1976. PM Modi, Angolan president hold talks; India offers $200M credit for Angolan military upgrade
- Prime Minister of India on 3 May 2025, held bilateral talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, announcing a $200 million defence credit line to Angola and expanding cooperation in public infrastructure, defence and space technology.
- In his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco's visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership.
- Highlighting the importance of relations between India and the African Union, the Prime Minister said, “We are partners in progress, we are pillars of the global South.”
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1977. IIT Madras launches 2 indigenously developed silicon photonics products
- On May 03 , The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Saturday launched two indigenously developed silicon photonics products, a first for India. the products designed and developed indigenously at CoE-CPPICS at the IIT Madras can be quickly adopted by the market .
- Indigenously developed field deployable silicon photonic-based quantum random number generator (QRNG) module is a pride for India. The product has been delivered to DRDO to help in advanced quantum cryptography,” said S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, MeitY, while congratulating CoE-CPPICS.
- The two products launched during the occasion include the Fibre-Array Unit (FAU) attachment tool for Photonic Chip Packaging and the silicon photonic QRNG (Quantum Random Number Generator).
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1978. Reliance Power unit signs ₹10,000-crore solar-battery project deal with SECI
- On 2 May 2025 Reliance Power Limited announced that its subsidiary, Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop Asia’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system.
- The project, requiring an investment of up to ₹10,000 crore, will deliver 930 MW of solar power with a 465 MW/1,860 MWh battery energy storage system at a fixed tariff of ₹3.53 per kilowatt-hour, according to the company’s stock exchange filing.
- Reliance Power Limited, part of the Reliance Group, currently operates a portfolio of 5,305 megawatts, which includes the 3,960 megawatt Sasan Power Limited plant, consistently ranked as India’s best operating power plant for the past seven years.
1979. US clears $131 million sale of defence software, equipment to India
- On 2 May 2025 it was reported that, Trump administration has approved the proposed sale of Indo-Pacific maritime domain awareness related software and equipment worth $131 million to India.
- India recently requested the US for SeaVision software, training, and related logistical support for its Indo-Pacific operations.
- "This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the US by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions," the US defence security cooperation agency said in a notification to US Congress.
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1980. GHMC Approves Rs 749 Crore For Khajaguda-Gachibowli Road Widening, Flyovers, And Infrastructure Projects
- On 1 May 2025, A number of significant infrastructure projects had been approved by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) with the goal of improving municipal amenities and connectivity throughout Hyderabad.
- An administrative approval of Rs 2.12 crore was given for the relocation of the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Phase-2 Main Ring 1 pipeline at Bandlaguda Cross Road, one of the important decisions made.
- A road widening project for an estimated Rs 5.10 crore was allowed to build a 40-foot-wide road that would connect Nagabowli intersection to Dabeerpura police station. Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited and the GHMC also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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