Election Commission changed 5 DIGs in West Bengal

Murshidabad, Raiganj Range, Bardhaman, Presidency Range & Jalpaiguri DIGs Changed

Earlier DGP, ADG (L&O), Kolkata Police Commissioner, Chief Secretary & Home Secretary Changed, along with 19 IPS officers. #Policy

🥳 A small dose of whitepill for today.

Bharat Electronics has hired 700–1000 R&D engineers and increased its R&D budget to ₹2000 crores for next year. This company makes military hardware.

#defence

Brilliant!! Lodha institute stepped up again.

This is the second institute to be set up by the foundation. In August 2025, it had launched the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute.

#science
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/lodhas-to-launch-theoretical-physics-institute-in-mumbai-101773774662711.html

From the #Archives

Re-shuffle continues in West Bengal #Policy

India plans to expand seismometer coverage 5x (300 → 1,500) by adding 1,200 sensors, enabling earthquake alerts up to ~45 seconds earlier by detecting P-waves before S-waves—critical for protecting infrastructure in a region where 59% is quake-prone. #Earthquakes

India’s One Nation One Subscription saw 11.3 crore research article downloads in its first year, with IIT Madras leading usage. The scheme provides nationwide access to 13,000+ journals across 30 publishers. #Research

https://t.co/FwGWKrp6KN

Carborundum Universal has begun production at its Hosur cutting & grinding wheel unit, doubling capacity to 90M+ wheels/year. Built with ₹83 crore, the plant targets ₹160 crore revenue, strengthening India’s industrial manufacturing base. #MakeInIndia

https://t.co/xQBuCnGJTn

Apple overshot its iPhone PLI target by 80%, producing ₹6.02 lakh crore vs ₹3.35 lakh crore committed (FY22–26). FY26 alone may hit ₹2.27 lakh crore (~55M units), driven by export-led growth and capacity ramp-up in India. #MakeInIndia #Tech

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/apple-overshoots-iphone-production-target-under-pli-scheme-by-80-126031700959_1.html

India has identified 28 water aerodromes under UDAN-3 to expand seaplane operations, targeting better connectivity to remote and island regions. With 32 routes approved, the push aims to boost #tourism and last-mile access beyond traditional airports. #Aviation

https://t.co/O3eeKWGbwJ

India plans a ₹1,600–1,800 cr “Mission Drone Shakti” to boost local drone manufacturing, with incentives for R&D and components like motors, sensors & batteries. Aim: cut reliance on China imports and scale adoption across defence & civilian use. #Drones #aatmarnirbharbharat

India is considering a domestic Protection & Indemnity (P&I) club to insure shipping risks amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. With 22 Indian vessels stranded and ~90% global cover tied to London-based clubs, a local P&I aims to reduce sanction and insurance vulnerabilities. #Policy #Trade

67% of India's unemployed youth are graduates: Report

Data showed that around 67% of unemployed youth in 2023 (around 1.1 crore) in the country were graduates, up from 32% in 2004 (30 lakh). #Jobs

More details 🔗toi.in/kw4_Jb

From lab to fab: IISc-incubated deeptech startup Agnit Semiconductors scaling to 100K Gallium Nitride (GaN) chip units in 24 months.

GaN chips are the critical in power electronics given they are faster, more efficient, and critical for telecom, EVs, defence & RF systems.

With pilots already underway in strategic sectors, at least 2 of 3 expected to move into volume production soon, Agnit is targeting commercial shipments by 2027 marking a transition from tech validation to real manufacturing scale. #semiconductor #aatmarnirbharbharat

Delhi Government is actively reducing its three main garbage mountains – Bhalswa, Okhla, and Ghazipur, through bio-remediation, with plans to clear them by 2028. Reclaimed areas are being transformed with massive bamboo plantations, including a 25-acre project at Bhalswa and thousands of trees at Okhla, which are expected to improve local Air quality and reduce fire hazards

#Environment

⚡Declassified Documents Detail Israel’s Role at the Start of Sri Lanka’s Civil War, resulting ethnic Tamil genocide and horrific humanitarian crisis


https://m.thewire.in/article/south-asia/declassified-documents-detail-israels-role-at-the-start-of-sri-lankas-civil-war

India has added 120,000 new ‌Piped Gas connections in the last two weeks - Govt. Of India

#Policy #Energy

Solar Group today successfully carried out the maiden proof trial of two production lots of Pinaka Extended Range Rockets for the first time in the country

The maiden proof trial was conducted at Pokhran Field Firing Range. A total of 24 Pinaka Enhanced rockets were flight tested for their accuracy, consistency and lethality and the rocket performed exceptionally good in field conditions, says the Solar Group.

(Video source: Solar Group)
#defence