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2001. India, France ink Rs 63,000-crore deal for advanced Rafale-M jets
- On 28 April 2025 India and France formally signed a defence agreement on Monday for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a deal valued at over Rs 63,000 crore.
- The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of the 26 Rafale-M aircraft for the Indian Navy . The contract encompasses 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets, along with a comprehensive suite for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and the manufacturing of indigenous components.
- The advanced Rafale-M fighter jets are slated to operate from India's aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, significantly enhancing the nation's maritime power and its ability to counter threats in the Indian Ocean region.
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2002. Titagarh Rail Systems And BHEL Launch Vande Bharat Sleeper Line
- On 28 April 2025 Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), has inaugurated the dedicated production line for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains at its advanced facility.
- The production line follows a major Indian Railways contract awarded to the TRSL-BHEL consortium for the design and manufacture of 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets. . Valued at approximately Rs 240 billion, including 35 years of maintenance, the project is aligned with the Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiatives.
- The sleeper variant will be India’s first long-distance, semi high-speed train offering indigenous design, advanced safety features, and energy-efficient operations. The Uttarpara facility, equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies, is scaling its coach production capacity from 300 to 850 units annually to meet demand. T
2003. NIELIT inks 8 pacts to boost Digital India mission
- On 27 April 2025 The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight organisations,
- Including the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), ERNET India, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Skyroot Aerospace, Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) and Kyndryl India, in a major step towards advancing the Digital India mission.
- The areas of collaboration span across joint research projects, curriculum development, capacity building, training, skilling programmes, and support for emerging technologies and innovation, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2004. NFR conducts first drone-based cleaning operation at Kamakhya Station
- On 27 April 2025 the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully conducted its first drone-based cleaning operation on a pilot basis at Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam .
- The demonstration focused on cleaning high-rise and hard-to-reach structures within the station premises, including the roofs and outer areas of train coaches, highlighting the potential of drone technology to enhance cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- "The operations showcased the capability of drone technology to efficiently access and maintain elevated structures with precision and ease
- The step is part of Indian Railways' broader vision to incorporate cutting-edge and smart maintenance practices that meet international standards.
2005. Northeast railway boosts passenger safety with CCTV surveillance at level crossing gates
- On 27 April 2025 In a significant step toward enhancing passenger safety and ensuring seamless train operations, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken an initiative to strengthen surveillance at Level Crossing (LC) gates through the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras.
- CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that to eliminate risks associated with train movement at level crossings, CCTV cameras have been installed at 28 LC gates across key divisions.
- 'These include 4 in Alipurduar Division, 17 in Lumding Division and 7 in Tinsukia Division. These are enabling railway staff to proactively manage gate operations and prevent potential hazards, such as unauthorised access or obstruction by vehicles.
- This initiative is part of NFR's broader strategy to reduce human error, minimise incidents at crossings and ensure secure, uninterrupted train movements. Additionally, 9 Internet Protocol-based CCTV cameras have been installed at Railway Protection Force (RPF) posts across Katihar, Alipurduar, Lumding and Tinsukia divisions,'
2006. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First 100 Metre Span Of 'Make In India' Steel Bridge Launched Over NH-48 Near Nadiad In Gujarat
- On 26 April 2025 In a significant development for Mumbai-Ahmedbad bullet train project, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced the successful launch of the first 100-metre span of a steel bridge over National Highway 48 in Gujarat.
- The bridge, part of a 200 metre two-span steel structure each measuring 100 metres, crosses one of India's busiest six-lane highways that connects Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
- "The first span of the bridge was launched on the highway across the three lanes by sliding the span for about 200 m from one end. The launching was carried out with a schedule to ensure smooth traffic flow on the busy highway, minimizing disruption to road users
- The span stands 14.6 meters tall and 14.3 meters wide and was assembled on temporary trestles at a height of 14.9 meters above the ground.
2007. Rs 6500 Crore Highway Project Approved In Pune: Check Route, Objectives & More
- On 26 April 2025 It was reported that, the Maharashtra government has cleared a ₹6,500 crore highway project to revamp the Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur corridor. Years of delays have finally given way to action, promising smoother traffic and better logistics along this critical 55-kilometre stretch of NH-548D.
- The newly approved plan includes a 25-kilometre elevated four-lane highway between Talegaon and Chakan, along with a six-lane surface road from Chakan to Shikrapur—designed to ease industrial transport and daily commuting.
- This highway is more than just an infrastructure project—it aims to reduce pollution, cut freight turnaround time, and improve road safety. Currently, NH-548D struggles with idling traffic and high particulate emissions.
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2008. Prime Minister lays foundation stone of LPG Plant with Rail Unloading Facility at Hathua, Dist. Gopalganj, Bihar
- On 25 April 2025 it was reported that, Bharat Petroleum Corporation announced that Hon'ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art LPG Bottling Plant with a Rail Unloading Facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District, Bihar.
- The project, worth Rs 340.15 Crore, is scheduled to be completed by 31 March 2027. The new LPG Bottling Plant will have a capacity of 180 Thousand Metric Tons Per Annum (TMTPA).
- The plant will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a railway unloading siding for efficient LPG receipt and storage, Mounded Storage Vessels (MSV) for safe storage, and a 2x24 station electronic carousel for streamlined operations.
2009. NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Honeywell UOP to explore sustainable aviation fuel production
- On 25 April 2025, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell UOP India Pvt Ltd to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step toward decarbonizing India’s aviation sector.
- Under the agreement, both parties will jointly conduct a feasibility study for SAF production using Honeywell’s proprietary eFining™ technology. The study will focus on utilizing captured carbon dioxide emissions from NTPC’s power plants and green hydrogen produced as part of NTPC’s ongoing renewable initiatives.
- This collaboration is a significant component of NTPC Green’s ambitious Green Hydrogen Hub project at Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh. Spanning approximately 1,200 acres, the hub is envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to green chemicals and sustainable manufacturing.
2010. Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Production Line Inaugurated
- Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), on 25 April, 2025, inaugurated a dedicated production line for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains at its manufacturing facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal.
- The facility, set up under the consortium of TRSL and BHEL, follows a Rs 24,000 crore contract awarded by Indian Railways for the design, manufacturing, and 35-year maintenance of 80 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets.
- The Vande Bharat sleeper trains will be India's first long-distance, semi-high-speed trains in a sleeper coach configuration. They are being designed to offer enhanced passenger comfort, indigenous technology, modern layouts, smart onboard systems, and improved safety features.