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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101878) | |
721. 377 projects worth ₹702 crore cleared for development of Delhi’s villages
- On November 16, 2025, It was reported that, The Delhi Village Development Board (DVDB) approved 377 development projects worth ₹702 crore across 40 assembly constituencies, targeting urbanised and rural villages in Delhi, marking the second-highest sanction since the board’s reconstitution in September 2025.
- DVDB chairman Raj Kumar Chauhan said proposals from MPs, MLAs, and executing agencies—including the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, MCD, and DSIIDC—were approved in the board’s second meeting, with tenders to be issued soon.
- Of 377 projects, 259 are road works (~₹495 crore), 30 involve drains (~₹44 crore), 29 for chaupals (~₹67 crore), 10 community halls (~₹58 crore), plus parks, ponds, solar lighting, boundary walls, and wells, covering villages in Shalimar Bagh, Haiderpur, Badarpur, and Tughlaqabad.
722. Centre approves two new rail lines in Kutch
- On November 16, 2025 It was reported that, The Union Cabinet approved two new broad-gauge railway lines in Gujarat’s Kutch region - Desalpar-Hajipir-Luna (81.77 km) and Vayor-Lakhpat (62.69 km) — along with extensions connecting Bhuj-Naliya to Vayor and Naliya-Jakhau Port.
- The projects, totaling about 194 km at an estimated cost of ₹3,375 crore, aim to enhance industrial logistics by facilitating transportation of limestone, bentonite clay, and other resources, supporting local industries and port connectivity.
- The Naliya-Jakhau Port line (24.88 km, ₹410.46 crore) will link the port to India’s railway network, ease cargo flow, reduce road traffic, and hold strategic significance near the Pakistan border and the Naliya Air Force station.
723. CM Manik Saha opens Techno India University in Tripura
- On November 15, 2025, in Agartala, Tripura, Chief Minister Inaugurated Techno India University’s newly developed infrastructure at the Techno India Knowledge Campus, marking a major advancement for higher education and student facilities in the state.
- The inauguration was attended by Tripura CM, Kishor Barman, and Techno India Group Chancellor Roychowdhury. Facilities include Academic Block–D, Tagore Lounge, hostels, auditorium, V-C’s bungalow, open gym and theatre, and MoUs with institutions, fostering a future-ready educational ecosystem.
- TIUT now accommodates nearly 2,500 students from diverse states. The event also featured blood donation, tree plantation, student project displays, publication releases, and foundation stones for hostels and staff blocks, emphasizing sustainability, academic growth, and Tripura’s educational legacy.
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724. CM Chandrababu Naidu, Goyal virtually laid foundation for Drone City and Space City in Rayalaseema
- On November 14, 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Chief Minister and Union Minister virtually laid foundation stones for a 300-acre Drone City in Orvakal and India’s first Twin Space Cities in Tirupati and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
- CM said Andhra Pradesh will become India’s drone hub and space-tech centre through integrated ecosystems combining design, manufacturing, testing, skilling, R&D, and policy support under AP Space Policy 4.0, enabling decentralised development and advanced technology expansion.
- The Space Cities will focus on research, satellite prototyping, component manufacturing, integration, and launch logistics, aiming to attract ₹25,000 crore investments and create 35,000 jobs with incentives including stamp duty waivers, R&D grants, and a ₹100-crore SpaceTech Fund.
725. DRDO develops new generation Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for mine countermeasure missions
- On November 15, 2025, in New Delhi, the Defence Ministry announced that DRDO’s NSTL in Visakhapatnam has developed new Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) designed for mine countermeasure missions following successful harbour field trials.
- NSTL scientists created multiple AUVs equipped with Side Scan Sonar, underwater cameras, deep-learning–based target recognition, and underwater acoustic communication, enabling autonomous detection, classification, and inter-AUV data exchange, reducing operator workload and mission time.
- Field trials validated critical mission parameters; industry partners are finalising system realisation, with production expected in months. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat called the MP-AUVs a major milestone offering rapid, low-risk, networked solutions for naval mine warfare.
726. Nagaland Sees Significant Rise In corporate Investment, Says Sitharaman
- On November 15, 2025, in Kohima and Dimapur, Union Finance Minister inaugurated the AI & Future Skills Centre of Excellence and launched multiple development projects across Nagaland to strengthen technology training and regional infrastructure.
- Finance Minister highlighted how collaborations with Tata Group for semiconductor training and CYIENT Foundation for AI-based manufacturing and 3D printing are helping equip Nagaland’s youth with advanced skills, while also reviewing aspirational districts and promoting financial inclusion through a credit outreach programme.
- Finance Minister assessed progress under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment scheme with Chief Minister and virtually inaugurated a pre-fabricated multipurpose hall in Phek and a new guest house for administrative officers in Zunheboto.
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727. India’s RE Capacity Jumps 170 Percent in a Decade, Ranks 4th Globally in Installed RE Capacity
- On November 14, 2025 it was reported that, According to MNRE’s Renewable Energy Statistics 2024–25, India’s total installed power capacity reached 475.21 GW by March 31, 2025, marking a decade of rapid clean-energy growth, with renewables expanding 170.69 percent across major states like Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- The MNRE drove progress through schemes like PM-Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, offshore wind VGF, Model Solar Villages, and tribal solar electrification. These initiatives enabled faster adoption of solar, wind, bioenergy, and small hydro nationwide.
- India added 29.53 GW of renewables in 2024–25, now forming 46.32% of capacity and 22% of generation. Globally, renewables reached 4,442.76 GW, with India ranking fourth overall and third in solar, advancing toward its 500 GW target by 2030.
728. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Unveils Rs 1,500 Crore Boost with 16 Infrastructure and 113 CSR Projects at New Mangalore Port’s Golden Jubilee
- On November 13, 2025, At Mangaluru, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways attended the Golden Jubilee of the New Mangalore Port Authority, inaugurating, dedicating, and laying foundation stones for 16 infrastructure projects and 113 CSR initiatives worth ₹1,500 crore during the 50-year celebration.
- Union Minister highlighted NMPA’s transformation under PM of India, inaugurated MMCT’s renovated campus, opened the ₹9.51-crore MMD office, and noted NMPA’s strong investor confidence shown through ₹52,000 crore in MoUs signed during India Maritime Week 2025.
- NMPA grew from four berths in 1975 to 16 berths handling 46 million tonnes annually, aims for 100 million tonnes by 2047, leads India in coffee exports, has 92% mechanisation, and plans deep-draft terminals, LNG capacity, cruise terminals, and carbon neutrality.
729. Indian Army deploys 16,000-ft monorail built by Gajraj Corps:Enables faster, safer supply delivery across Arunachal Pradesh’s rugged Himalayan terrain
- On November 14, 2025 It was reported that, The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has deployed an indigenous high-altitude monorail system in the Kameng Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh to speed up supply delivery across terrain where roads are absent and vehicle movement is impossible.
- Developed by the Gajraj Corps (IV Corps), the monorail operates up to 16,000 feet, enabling faster, safer transport of essential supplies. It reduces soldiers’ physical strain caused by narrow trails, loose rocks, harsh weather, and low-oxygen conditions.
- Gajraj Corps, raised on October 4, 1962, is headquartered in Tezpur and oversees the 71 Mountain Division, 5 “Ball of Fire” Division, and 21 “Real Horn” Division. It also established specialised glacier huts to strengthen high-altitude troop support.
730. Assam Cabinet Approves Rs 765-Crore For Redevelopment Of Nehru Stadium
- On November 13, 2025 in Guwahati, the Assam Cabinet approved a ₹765-crore redevelopment of the RG Baruah Sports Complex, upgrading Nehru Stadium into a world-class, multi-sport facility to meet modern infrastructure needs and support the state’s growing athletic demands.
- Chief Minister of Assam announced that the project will be implemented through government-led planning, adding football, swimming, badminton, table tennis, and training arenas. The Cabinet also approved initiatives like blood donation camps and the ‘Asom Mala 3.0’ connectivity project.
- The Cabinet declared Ledo Namdang a Protected Reserve Forest, approved a land-relinquishment-based embankment policy, finalised the 2026 holiday calendar, extended special leave under ‘Matri-Pitri Vandana’, and decided to publish the 1983 Assam Disturbances Inquiry Commission report.
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