Chandrababu Naidu meets Adani group delegation to explore investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met with a delegation from the Adani Group on Monday to discuss potential investments across key sectors in the state.
Sharing details on X (formerly Twitter), Naidu said, “Met with a delegation from the Adani Group, led by Rajesh Adani, MD of Adani Exports Ltd., and Karan Adani, MD of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd., to explore various investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.”
The Adani Group’s presentation highlighted potential projects spanning sectors such as ports, mining, IT, tourism, AI, and infrastructure, including a proposed ring road project. The delegation also expressed interest in contributing to the rebuilding of Amaravati and aligning with the state’s "SwarnaAndhra Pradesh" vision, Naidu added.
Naidu also expressed gratitude to the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the 57-kilometer Amaravati Railway Connectivity Project, estimated at Rs 2,245 crore.
“This project will significantly boost Amaravati’s growth and connectivity with major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, while strengthening links between northern, central, and southern India,” Naidu stated.
The Union Cabinet’s approval also includes the construction of a 3.2 km long railway bridge across the Krishna River to connect Amaravati with major hubs such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Nagpur.
Naidu further noted, “The Amaravati railway bridge will play a pivotal role in transforming the city into one of the finest in the country. We are inviting PM Modi to lay the foundation stone for the Visakhapatnam Railway Zone project.”
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the Cabinet’s decision, emphasized that the railway bridge and connectivity improvements would further boost regional integration and economic development. The new railway line will enhance accessibility to prominent religious and cultural sites, including the Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati Stupa, Dhyana Buddha statue, and Undavalli Caves. It will also provide better connectivity with Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam, and Kakinada Ports.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
