India's Renewable Energy Push

India adds record 21.9 GW of Solar and Wind Capacity in First Half of 2025

#GreenEnergy

India to boost rare earth magnet production: Centre will provide tech support to private firms to ramp up local output after China’s export curbs.

Goal— cut reliance, secure supply chains, and support defence & EV sectors.

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#EV

A Special revision drive in Bihar has flagged Voters from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

Officials cite the need for closer scrutiny amid rising concerns over cross-border entries and Voter roll integrity ahead of the Upcoming State Elections

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#NationalSecurity

Mumbai Metro’s daily ridership has surged past 3 lakh across Lines 2A and 7, marking a major milestone in urban transit. With over 10 lakh monthly passes sold plans are to add 2 New Trains to manage the surge in Passengers.

#Metro

India, Saudi Arabia signed Long-Term Agreement for supply of fertilizer; 3.1 million MT of DAP fertilizer from Saudi Arabia from FY 2025-26 Onwards

#ForeignAffairs

Delhi is set to replace its outdated 1976 drainage system. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma announced a new masterplan will be unveiled in 15 days to tackle urban flooding and ensure efficient water management amid rapid urbanisation #Reforms

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-to-flush-out-1976-model-drainage-system-pwd-minister-parvesh-verma-says-fresh-masterplan-in-15-days-11752369127420.html

"Thorn in China-India relations", Chinese embassy Spox on Tibet issue #ForeignAffairs

WHO Lauds India Pioneering Integration of #AI in Traditional Medicine Showcasing Advanced Ayush Innovations and Global Leadership in Digital Healthcare Transformation #Health

https://t.co/li1TdXPzMN

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India’s Russian #Oil imports hit 11-month high in June

KEY POINTS

1. Russia now accounts for 40% of India's Oil Import followed by Iraq –– 18.5% , Saudi Arabia –– 12.1% & UAE –– 10.2%

2. India & China now accounts for 85% of Russia's Oil Exports

3. India now imports double the amount of Oil from USA & Brazil compared to H1 2024

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#Energy

Bangladesh Intermin Government sends Mangoes to Government of India

#IndianSubcontinent

EAM Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng holds Bilateral Talks

- Backs China's SCO Presidency
- Points to Steady improvement, normalisation of ties
- Welcomes resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Terms International situation complex

#Geopolitics

ULFA-I says a Third round of Drone Attack has been launched against them

#NationalSecurity #Defence

The funny thing is the second wave of drone strikes happened when the ULFA cadre were busy mourning the deaths in the first wave. #NationalSecurity #Defence

Vizhinjam Port’s Phase 2 expansion begins: ₹9,000–13,000 cr investment to extend container terminal to 2 km, reclaim 77 ha, add breakwaters & new berths. Capacity to hit 5 M TEU by 2028. Aiming to rival Colombo & Singapore in transshipment. #Ports

https://t.co/z4DmFVu90m

NLC India is in advanced talks with a Russian firm to secure lithium supplies—critical for India's energy transition. As EVs and battery storage gain pace, this move could reduce import dependency and bolster strategic mineral security. #ForeignAffairs

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/nlc-india-in-advanced-talks-with-russian-firm-for-sourcing-lithium/articleshow/122414815.cms

Indian #Railways to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives to boost safety, surveillance, and passenger confidence. The move is part of a broader push for tech-driven rail modernization.

UK to Netherlands flight crashes in London—seconds after takeoff. Zero survivors. #Aviation #InternationalNews

🎉 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Skill India at Work! 🔧📚

🔹 Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has empowered over 6 crore Indians through its various schemes since 2014.
🔹 1.6 Cr+ youth trained under PMKVY since 2015.
🔹 Training in AI, Robotics, IoT & more. 🚀
🔹 New Centres of Excellence in Chennai & Hyderabad. 🏢
🔹 Boost to traditional crafts, COVID warriors & remote tribal skilling. 🧵🩺🌄

👉 Empowering dreams, building Atmanirbhar Bharat 💪🇮🇳

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🔗 English: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=154880&ModuleId=3

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South Korea's transport ministry is going to issue notification to all the carriers in the country that operate Boeing jets to examine fuel switches in accordance with a 2018 advisory (SAIB-NM-18-33 of December 17, 2018) from the US FAA, as per the ministry's foreign media sources.

After the release of Air India AI171 crash preliminary report, Etihad has already issued an inspection work order to begin inspecting and testing out the virtual circuit breakers in the fuel control system, and the fuel control switches locking mechanism, on its B787 fleet. #Aviation #InternationalNews

As a major developing countries and key members of the Global South, China and India should choose to be partners that support each other’s success, realizing the "Dragon-Elephant Dance" as the right path forward.

– Chinese VP Han Zheng

#Geopolitics