The water which was going to Pakistan will now be used to irrigate two key districts of Jammu and Kashmir -- Kathua and Samba #IndianSubcontinent #Policy #Infra

🟢 RBI’s Risk Weight Relaxation: ₹4 Trillion Lending Boost

What’s Happening?
RBI has eased risk weights on bank loans to NBFCs & MFIs, unlocking ₹40,000 Cr in capital.

Why It Matters?

-Banks get ₹4 trillion in extra lending capacity.

-Higher-rated NBFCs can borrow at lower rates.

-MFIs benefit from increased funding.

-Potential reduction in lending rates for select NBFCs.


Challenges & Concerns

-Policy transmission may be slow due to tight liquidity.

-Banks may favor stronger NBFCs, leaving weaker ones struggling.


Market Impact

-Boosts credit availability and economic growth.

-Improves liquidity for NBFCs. 🚀

#Economy #Policy

Speedbump after Dhruv fleet grounding, crucial Army meet Friday on HAL LUH program.

Top military officers decline LUH demo flight at Aero India citing 'safety protocols', but Air Chief takes a spin.

More hurdles ahead. Full details:

#Defence
https://www.livefistdefence.com/crucial-meet-to-decide-next-steps-on-luh/

G72 Pistol 9mm also won the UP Police's tender beating CZ and Taurus
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1895019586573213817?t=ibUqa7bSd5eatd8vxfizNw&s=19

- 🚆 Vande Bharat sleeper train's debut delayed to March 2026

- 💼 Contract changes & design tweaks cause 9-month setback

- 🛠️ Titagarh & BHEL working on first prototypes

#Railways
https://t.co/eCw4w89SJ3

🔹 87 Weapons Surrendered in Manipur Amidst Ongoing Crackdown! 🔫🚔

🔸 Imphal West tops the list with 12 carbines, rifles and IEDs handed over. 🏙️💥

🔸 Arms surrendered across seven districts as security forces recover looted weapons. 📍🛡️

#NationalSecurity
https://t.co/t6MyN1pmok

🚨 Indian Army boosts CBRN defense with 223 ACADA systems from L&T.

- 🇮🇳 Over 80% of ACADA components sourced locally, enhancing Atamnirbharta.

- ⚠️ ACADA to enhance safety against chemical threats in operations and peacetime.

#aatmanirbharbharat #Defence #NationalSecurity
https://t.co/rtHZjcio8w

Blackstone And Panchshil Realty Plans To Develop India's Single Largest Hyperscale Data Centre With 500 MW Capacity In Navi Mumbai With An Investment Of 20,000 Cr+

This Is The First Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) After Blackstone's Recent Pact With Government Of Maharashtra

EU begging for friendship with India ?

On even days : India is our trusted friend
On odd days : India is ruled by a Hindu nationalist party where minorities are in danger

#Geopolitics

US President Donald Trump extends some Russian sanctions for another year over Ukraine invasion - White House says

#Geopolitics

In FY25 India’s IT sector hits $282 billion revenue.
Employment- 5.8 million
Patents filed- 90,000
Exports- $224 billion
https://x.com/AshwiniVaishnaw/status/1895108890108543469

An #earthquake w/ a magnitude of 6.1 on d Richter Scale hit Nepal at 2.36 IST today.

UP Govt gives ₹10,000 Bonus, Special Medal, 7-day Leave for 75,000 Cops on Maha Kumbh Duty.

#Policy

Heat waves are hitting India early, with a 38°C forecast already, and it is still only February! Climate change is driving an exponential rise in extreme heat exposure worldwide. Heat-related deaths for over-65s are up 85% from 2004—an incredible rise. #Environment

India shines bright in Global Economy rankings!!

India holds the 5th rank in the World's Top Economies with a remarkable chained real GDP of $4.3 Trillion in 2025.

Compared to $2.4 Trillion in 2015, India's GDP soared significantly in 2025 along with the highest #inflation-adjusted growth of 77% among the top 20 countries, surpassing major economies like China and the United States.

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), 2025

#Economy

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar Participated in the 2nd India - EU Trade and Technology Council meeting along with my cabinet colleagues Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Thank Henna Virkkunen, Maros Seftovi and Ekaterina Zaharieva for their partnership.

Took stock of the significant progress made in digital partnership, clean & green energy initiatives and trade, investments & resilient supply chains.

Exchanged views on new opportunities in semiconductors, AI, 6G, EVs, Green Hydrogen and a mutually beneficial trade regime.

Confident that today’s discussions will translate into new economic, trade and tech linkages.

#Geopolitics #Economy

21 EU Commissioners (cabinet members) on a bus powered by #hydrogen fuel cell technology arrive at Delhi's Hyderabad House for talks #ForeignAffairs

India has started exporting electronic components to China & Vietnam for the first time for manufacturing Apple products like MacBooks, AirPods, Watch, & iPhones. Motherson Group, Jabil, Aequs, & Tata Electronics are they key suppliers.

Apple has brought up two additional suppliers—Michigan-headquartered Jabil which started building mechanics for AirPods from its factory located in Pune, and Aequs, located in Hubbali, Karnataka, where it has begun making mechanics for MacBooks.

#MakeinIndia
https://t.co/FF2Eulf6P5

🔧🛢️India builds world's longest LPG pipeline to cut costs and prevent deadly road accidents!

India's state-run refiners will fully commission the world's longest liquefied petroleum gas pipeline by June, significantly reducing transportation costs and minimizing road accidents. The $1.3 billion project spans 2,800 kilometers from Kandla to Gorakhpur and will transport about 8.3 million tons of LPG annually, addressing increased fuel demand and lessening reliance on trucks.

#Infra #Oil #Energy
https://t.co/Y9UXJ2mfpS

#Infra #Oil #Energy