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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101862) | |
661. PM inaugurates Safran’s aircraft engine MRO facility in Hyderabad
- On November 26, 2025, the Prime Minister inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), the country’s first deep-level aircraft engine MRO facility set up by a global OEM. Located at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park in Hyderabad, the centre marks a major step in Bharat’s push to become a global hub for aircraft engine maintenance.
- The SAESI facility, spread across 45,000 sq. m within the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park, has been built with an investment of around ₹1,300 crore. It is designed to service up to 300 LEAP engines a year and is expected to employ more than 1,000 technicians and engineers by 2035. The LEAP engine powers Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
- According to the government, the project supports Bharat’s goal of building indigenous MRO capabilities, reducing foreign exchange outflow, and strengthening supply-chain resilience.
662. Union Cabinet approves Rs 9,858-crore Pune Metro Phase-2 expansion
- On November 26, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the next phase of Pune’s Metro Rail expansion, clearing two new corridors under Phase 2: Line 4 (Kharadi-Hadapsar-Swargate-Khadakwasla) and Line 4A (Nal Stop-Warje-Manik Baug). This comes after earlier approvals for Line 2A and Line 2B, marking another major step in strengthening Pune’s public transport network.
- Together, the new corridors will cover 31.636 km with 28 elevated stations, connecting IT hubs, commercial centres, educational zones, and major residential areas across East, South, and West Pune. The project, estimated at ₹9,857.85 crore, is scheduled for completion in five years with funding from the central and state governments along with bilateral and multilateral agencies.
- As part of the city’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan, the new lines will integrate with existing metro routes and major transport hubs such as Kharadi Bypass, Nal Stop, Swargate, and Hadapsar Railway Station, ensuring smooth multimodal travel across metro, rail, and bus networks.
663. Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth magnets
- On November 26, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹7,280-crore incentive scheme to boost Bharat’s domestic production of rare earth magnets and reduce dependence on China. The initiative aims to address the current shortage of magnets and build a manufacturing capacity of 6,000 metric tons per year.
- The seven-year program comes at a time when China, which processes nearly 90% of the world’s rare earth output. Bharat plans to establish five integrated manufacturing units of 1,200 tons annual capacity each within the next three years, strengthening its position in the global magnet supply chain.
- Calling it a "strategic win," Union Minister of Railways said that rare earth materials and semiconductor chips are essential for modern manufacturing. The scheme has already drawn interest from major Indian companies, including Vedanta Group and JSW Group, according to earlier Bloomberg reports.
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664. INS Mahe joins Indian Navy:Indigenous warship can hunt enemy submarines, strengthen coastal security; know why its called ‘Silent Hunter'
- INS Mahe, India’s first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 24 November 2025 in Mumbai.
- INS Mahe is specifically designed for littoral (near-shore) anti-submarine operations, capable of operating in shallow waters with high agility, precision, and stealth. The ship’s combat systems integrate advanced sonar, tracking technologies, and weaponry into a compact and efficient platform, significantly boosting the Indian Navy’s capabilities in submarine hunting and maritime surveillance.
- INS Mahe is a true symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The vessel was designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi and is the first of eight Mahe-class ships under this ASW-SWC project. The ship showcases over 80% indigenous content, featuring contributions from Indian defence majors like BEL, L&T Defence, Mahindra Defence, NPOL, and more than 20 MSMEs.
665. India Launches Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 to Boost Homegrown Defence Capabilities
- On Nov 25, 2025, India launches Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 to boost homegrown defence capabilities.India launches Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 to boost homegrown defence capabilities.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), together with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and C-DAC Hyderabad, has launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge (CSIC) 1.0 under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) initiative.
- CSIC 1.0 focuses on ten domains including Computer & Network Security, Mobile Device Security, Systems & Software Security, Hardware Security, Future Technologies, Cryptography, Distributed Wireless Networks, Cyber Forensics, Governance & Operations, and Fintech Security.
666. Arunachal records botanical breakthrough with discovery of new hoya species
- 25 November 2025, A new plant species, Hoya dawodiensis, has been discovered in the remote Vijoynagar region of Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a major scientific milestone for the state’s botanical research.
- Researchers also recorded Hoya yingjiangensis for the first time in India and documented Hoya nummularia for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, further expanding India’s floral diversity.
- Officials stated that these findings strengthen the state’s botanical baseline and support future conservation planning, reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
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667. Kavach 4.0 Installed On 654 Km Of Rail Network As Rollout Gathers Pace Across India
- On 25 November 2025. Kavach 4.0 has been deployed across 654 km of track, covering 155 stations and 2,892 locomotives, with recent commissioning of the 324 km Kota–Mathura, 225 km Kota–Nagda, and 105 km Howrah–Bardhaman sections forming a 549 km continuous corridor.
- Between April–September 2025, ₹351.49 crore was allocated, bringing total spending since 2020 to ₹2,268.34 crore.
- covering the 1.13 lakh km network in six years is unrealistic at the current pace, though Railways claim progress is accelerating with more suppliers now being approved.
668. ISRO offers satellite support to Railways to boost communication systems
- On 24 Nov 2025, At the 68th Annual Day of IRISET in Tarnaka, Secunderabad , ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan offered Indian Railways access to ISRO’s spare transponder capacity and outlined an expanded satellite plan to strengthen signalling and train communications.
- ISRO framed the support as a practical step to improve real-time connectivity and signalling safety and proposed using satellites plus mapped flood-prone zones so planners can avoid routing new lines/roads through vulnerable areas a combined satellite-comms geospatial risk-mapping approach.
- With satellite support, Indian Railways can monitor trains in real-time even in remote areas where terrestrial networks may be weak.
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669. Centre Approves Funds to Curb Landslide Risks on NH-154A in Himachal
- On November 24, 2025, it was reported that The Central Government has approved ₹93.55 crore for special repairs of embankments along vulnerable stretches of NH-154A in Himachal Pradesh, following repeated monsoon damage and persistent requests from the State Government.
- The project, covering the Chakki–Banikhet–Chamba–Bharmour route, has received full technical and administrative clearance and targets 30% completion by 2025–26, full completion by 2026–27, with structured maintenance planned till 2031–32.
- Strengthening NH-154A is expected to enhance road safety, reduce monsoon-related disruptions, and support tourism and trade, with the Public Works Department executing the project under close monitoring by the Regional Officer in Shimla.
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670. India's seafood sector expands beyond US after tariffs, shrimp exports rise 18% in first five months of FY26: Report
- On November 24, 2025, it was reported that India’s seafood sector is reducing its dependence on the US market as shrimp exporters diversify to countries like Vietnam, Belgium, China and Russia, driving an 18% rise in export value to USD 2.43 billion in the first five months of FY26.
- Non-US markets accounted for 86% of the incremental growth, with exports to these destinations rising 30% year-on-year; China remained the largest buyer, while exports to Vietnam and Belgium doubled due to stronger demand and improved compliance.
- According to report diversification has helped cushion the impact of sharply higher US tariffs—rising to nearly 58% post-August 2025—while access to new markets and increased approvals for exports to the EU and Russia are expected to support the sector despite expected moderation in H2 FY26.
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