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India has pledged $500 million in concessional financing to modernize the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric dam in Laos. The funding will upgrade turbine efficiency, install eco-flow regulators, and construct fish ladders to protect aquatic biodiversity. The project is part of the Mekong-Ganga cooperation framework and will be implemented in partnership w…

India’s aviation startup AeroEase has successfully conducted the first test flights of its autonomous air taxi prototype in Goa. The electric VTOL aircraft flew for 15 minutes at an altitude of 500 feet, carrying a pilot and backup operator. It cruises at 120 km/h and includes redundant propulsion systems and AI-assisted navigation. The air taxi…

Maharashtra health authorities began drone delivery training for village health workers, teaching them drone piloting, battery care, and anti-stall techniques. These workers use drones to drop vaccines, medicines, and emergency kits in remote villages. The pilot trained 200 participants and will expand statewide next year to boost health delivery …

Tata Memorial Hospital and IIT Bombay jointly launched an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes biopsy imagery and patient data to predict cancer types and grades with 92% accuracy. The system highlights suspect tissue to pathologists, cutting diagnosis time by 30%. Trials are underway in five major public hospitals, with nationwide rollout pla…

Goa’s “Blue Challenge” campaign incentivizes local fishermen and youth to collect plastic debris, protect coral reefs, and monitor marine biodiversity. Environmental NGOs track efforts, and within three months, 5 tons of ocean waste have been collected and protected areas have expanded. The initiative strengthens marine conservation and boos…

India successfully tested its prototype hydrogen-powered commuter train in Karnataka. The train uses imported German fuel cells, produces only steam — no emissions — and demonstrated reliable acceleration and energy recovery. Authorities plan to deploy hydrogen DMUs on suburban routes in Mumbai and Chennai within 3-4 years to cut diesel use an…

Uttar Pradesh has initiated a conservation project in pilgrimage and forest areas like Nainital, Chambal, and Sunderban’s edge. The campaign involves tree planting, trail restoration, anti-fires awareness, and bans on single-use plastics in tourist zones. Local youth are trained as eco-guides and paid as forest stewards. The project also elevate…

Punjab is empowering rural youth through “Kitchen Skills Centres,” training them in culinary arts—regional and global cuisines—and food hygiene. Each training center hosts 50 students with commercial-grade kitchens. The pilot launched across 20 villages with plans to extend to 10,000 participants over two years. Graduates will qualify for …

In partnership with IIT Madras and a private defense firm, India Coast Guard has deployed AI radar systems along Tamil Nadu’s coast. Capable of detecting small vessels, identifying suspicious behavior, and dispatching real-time alerts, the system helped intercept two unregistered crafts during initial usage. Plans are in motion to scale coverage…

Chhattisgarh has set up its first e-commerce support center for tribal women, enabling them to sell crafts, organic foods, and bamboo items online. The hub offers training in production, packaging, digital branding, and logistics. Within six months, 500 tribal women’s cooperatives joined, and many reported revenue spikes of 30–50%. The initiat…