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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102291) | |
2171. Tripura gears up for improved water supply with three new treatment plants
- On April 9, 2025, Tripura began building three Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) to improve water supply across different districts.
- The plants include a 0.30 MGD facility at Masmara in Unakoti, a 0.55 MGD one at Kalyanpur in Khowai, and a 0.65 MGD plant at Jamjuri in Gomati.
- The Masmara WTP also serves the tribal TTAADC area, focusing on clean water for rural and tribal regions. These projects aim to ensure reliable drinking water, reduce scarcity, and promote sustainable health improvements.
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2172. Bodhitree Multimedia signs Rs 500 cr MoU to build media hub in Guwahati
- On April 8, 2025, Bodhitree Multimedia, an entertainment content production company, announced signing a Rs 500 crore memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Assam government on February 26 to develop a pioneering global media and cultural hub in Guwahati, aiming to elevate Assam’s stature in the international entertainment landscape.
- The partnership will establish Guwahati’s first media city, featuring a luxury seven-star wellness resort and an immersive India Pavilion to highlight the nation’s cultural diversity, positioning Assam as a prime destination for leisure and business travelers while meeting the rising demand for advanced media infrastructure.
- CEO Mautik Tolia emphasized that the initiative, Bodhitree’s second major production facility in India following the Thane Film City project with Suman Entertainment, is designed to attract international studios with cutting-edge facilities, fostering creativity, innovation, and significant entertainment tourism in the region.
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2173. India gets 1st-ever high-altitude climate research station in J&K: Dr. Jitendra
- On April 9, 2025, Union Minister inaugurated India’s first-ever “Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre” at Nathatop in Jammu and Kashmir, declaring it a historic gateway for climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, positioning India as a global leader in climate science.
- Located at 2,250 meters above sea level, the state-of-the-art facility—chosen for its clean air and minimal pollution—will leverage J&K’s high-altitude advantage to study atmospheric processes, with the Indo-Swiss ICE-CRUNCH project launching concurrently to explore ice-nucleating particles and cloud condensation nuclei in the north-western Himalayas.
- Highlighting its global significance, the minister noted that the centre addresses the imperative of preserving the Himalayas, with studies under ICE-CRUNCH set to enhance understanding of cloud microphysics, weather patterns, and precipitation, while J&K spearheads India’s efforts in tackling worldwide climate concerns alongside advanced meteorological upgrades in the region.
2174. India exports 2.87 lakh tones sugar till Apr 8 of 2024-25: AISTA
- On 9 April 2025, It was reported that, India exported 2,87,204 tonnes of sugar till April 8 of the ongoing 2024-25 marketing year with maximum shipments of 51,596 tonnes to Somalia, trade body AISTA said .
- The sugar marketing year runs from October to September. Sugar exports for the 2024-25 marketing year in India were allowed on January 20, 2025. The total quantity permitted for export is one million tonnes.
- According to the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA), mills have exported a total of 2,87,204 tonnes of sugar till April 8 of the current marketing year.
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2175. Cabinet approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line to boost connectivity and sustainable growth
- On 9 April 2025, The Union Cabinet approved the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with a total investment of approximately Rs. 1,332 crore. This project aims to enhance connectivity, improve mobility, and promote sustainable development in the region.
- The project will significantly increase the line’s capacity, improving the efficiency and reliability of Indian Railways. By easing congestion and supporting smoother operations, the multi-tracking initiative will address infrastructural needs on one of the busiest railway sections in India.
- The multi-tracking initiative will improve access to around 400 villages and serve a population of approximately 14 lakh people, enhancing transportation and trade opportunities for the local communities.
2176. Odisha Allots Land to INOXGFL for ₹4,000 Cr Solar Manufacturing Facility in Dhenkanal
- On 9 April 2025 In a major push toward clean energy and industrial growth, the Odisha Government has officially allocated land to INOXGFL Group for the establishment of a large-scale solar manufacturing facility in Dhenkanal district.
- The plant, with a proposed capacity of 4.8 GW for both solar cells and modules, marks a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. Approved by the state’s High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), the project is backed by a ₹4,000 crore investment and will span across 78 acres.
- The facility will be equipped with world-class, future-ready technology and aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.
2177. Indian Navy's indigenously-built stealth corvette INS Kavaratti commissioned
- On 22 October 2020 Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane commissioned the Anti-Submarine Warfare stealth corvette INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard here.
- INS Kavaratti is the last of the four indigenously- built ASW stealth corvettes under Project 28 (Kamorta class) and has been designed by the Directorate of Naval Design, the Indian Navy's in-house wing.
- INS Kavaratti has a state-of-the-art weapons and sensor suite capable of "detecting and prosecuting" submarines.
2178. Indian Army inducts Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
- Indian Army has formally inducted the first batch of next-generation Armored Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles (AERV), indigenously designed and developed by state run firms DRDO and the Pune branch of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
- AERV is manufactured by BEL-Pune with more than 90% indigenous content. It is a versatile BMP-IIK amphibious Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) fitted with instruments for water reconnaissance, land reconnaissance, navigation and data backup.
- The vehicles were inducted into the Corps of Engineers at a ceremony held at Bombay Engineering Group (BEG), Pune.
2179. HAL delivers first LCA Tejas Twin Seater aircraft to IAF in Bengaluru
- On 4 October 2023,The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru .
- LCA Tejas is twin seater a light weight, all-weather multi-role 4.5 generation aircraft, It is the smallest and lightest in its class of contemporary supersonic combat aircraft. It is designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-surface, precision-guided, weapons .
- The LCA Tejas project is the largest Research and Development program ever undertaken in India, with its maiden flight dating back to 2001. It has achieved numerous milestones since then.
2180. Navy Chief unveils first indigenously manufactured UAV from Adani Defence & Aerospace
- Indian Navy-unveiled the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle indigenously manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at the company's Aerospace Park in Hyderabad.
- Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance, 450 kg payload capacity.
- The navy chief lauded Adani's efforts in aligning their roadmap to the requirements of the Indian Navy and establishing an ecosystem of partners and capabilities to enable Aatmanirbharta in defence and security.