West Bengal Govt has directed the DGP to track down those who damaged trains during the 2019 CAA protests. #Policy

New PPP framework for greenfield projects will allow Private Equity, Pension Funds & Sovereign Wealth Funds to invest right from the bidding & development stage not just after assets are operational.

Context:
Previously, financial investors stayed away from early-stage construction risk. The new model brings greater flexibility, better risk-sharing between public & private, relaxed eligibility criteria, and even anonymous bidding options.

Sectors covered: Highways, #railways, #ports, airports, urban #infra, water supply, #power, petroleum & more.

Scale:
- 241+ projects worth over ₹2.2 lakh crore (~$26+ Billion) already in pipeline across Centre & States.
- Examples of similar models succeeding: Mersey Gateway Bridge (UK), North East Link (Australia).

Pension giants like Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are already active in Indian infra. Ontario Teachers’ has >$4B invested.

India’s LNG Imports Recover To 2.2 MT In May, US Replaces Qatar As Largest Supplier

• US leads imports: US emerged as India's largest supplier of LNG in May 2026 with 0.9 million tonnes, about 41% of total imports. This was 13.5% higher than April and 32% higher than March. Monthly average from US in 2025 was only 0.2 million tonnes. No LNG came from Qatar for second month in a row. Imports from Nigeria 0.5 MT, Oman 0.3 MT, Angola 0.3 MT, UAE 0.1 MT, Qatar 0 MT.

Despite high prices and Asian spot LNG at $17-18/mBtu, imports recovered to 2.2 MT in May, 6.4% above 2025 monthly average. Power and fertiliser demand kept volumes flowing. #Energy

US DFC + I Squared Capital to invest $1.5B ~₹14,400 cr for energy infra in India + S-E Asia.

• Focus: LNG projects, energy security infra across Indo-Pacific. Targets South + S-E Asia due to rising power demand, falling domestic gas, shift from coal.

• Scale: DFC’s single-largest project. Total platform target $3B. DFC board also approved $2.5B new strategic investments to strengthen US supply chains + energy exports.

• Rationale: Build critical infra, reduce price volatility, expand US LNG/equipment exports, support regional stability. Mix of debt + equity, plus private capital mobilization. #Energy #Power

ARMY TO INDUCT ZORAWAR LIGHT TANK IN 2028-29 AFTER TRIALS COMPLETE

India's army plans to induct the Zorawar light tank in 2028-29 after addressing issues identified during trials and user evaluations, with the timeline dependent on completion of testing.Tank was earlier expected in 2027.

Developed by DRDO and L&T for high-altitude areas, the 25-tonne tank is part of a ₹17,500 crore project to produce 354 units for agile, air-transportable operations. DRDO-L&T will build 59 tanks, rest under separate programme.

The project aims to provide an indigenous solution for India's unique terrain, with Prime Minister Modi reviewed the first prototype on 5 June. #Defence

Nepal has sent diplomatic note to India on [Lipulek-Limpiyadhura]. Land belongs to us, its our historical claim says Nepal Foreign minister Shishir Khanal

#IndianSubcontinent

Mumbai 3.0: 124 villages. 324 sq km. The state has tapped Singapore-based Surbana Jurong Infra to prepare the master plan.

• The project starts with drone surveys, LiDAR mapping and GIS-based base maps.That means land ownership, natural features, and topography will be mapped before final zoning.

• The surveys are expected to take 6–8 months, with the master plan targeted for August 2026.

• The plan is to create a greenfield, multi-modal, job-led urban hub.

• The development will likely combine residential, commercial, logistics and industrial zones. #Infra

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Japan’s Jinki-Ittai is seeking Indian manufacturing partners to produce humanoid robots for railways and industrial applications. The company is valued at ¥3 billion (~₹179 crore) and uses a robotics subscription model. Separately, Integral Coach Factory plans ₹500 crore of investment in robotic welding automation over the next 2 years.#MakeinIndia #Railways

₹1 LAKH CRORE RAIL PUSH FOR BENGAL: BULLET TRAIN, 102 AMRIT STATIONS ANNOUNCED

- Delhi-Siliguri bullet corridor: Proposed high-speed train via Varanasi and Patna announced. Union Minister says it will cut North Bengal-Delhi travel time to around 6 hours and improve connectivity.

- 102 Amrit Bharat stations: Stations across West Bengal to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Scheme. Work already completed at 10 stations as per announcement on 6 June.

- 538 flyovers + 61 new projects: 538 flyovers and underpasses planned to improve safety and reduce congestion at crossings. 61 new railway projects approved for long-unserved regions. 60 new Kolkata Metro rakes over next 5 years. #Railways

PM flags ‘national interest’ as Sterlite seeks ‘green copper’ making in Tuticorin. #aatmarnirbharbharat

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LPG price hike: Govt says Indian households still pay among world's lowest cooking gas prices #Energy #Policy

India will account for about half of global #oil demand growth and 15% of the increase in global electricity consumption over the next decade, making it one of the world's most important energy markets, Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil producer Rosneft, said. #Energy

🇳🇵🇬🇧 Nepal FM to UK: stay out of our border talks with India

"It will be solved between two parties... through diplomatic mechanisms," said Nepal's FM Shisir Khanal. #IndianSubcontinent

India's energy ministry says, India is among the few countries to keep its energy cargoes moving through the Strait of Hormuz, & has paid no toll. Points to getting LPG from Algeria, Canada & US.

#Energy #ForeignAffairs

Govt pushes for Indo-Pacific Outreach in July with PM Modi visits to Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia

And a likely Visit of Japanese PM to India

Source

#Geopolitics

India statement on 8th India–Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) chaired EAM Jaishankar & FM Sugiono

#ForeignPolicy

Odisha govt approved ₹15 cr upgrade for Sambalpur Football Academy, adding 3 FIFA-standard full-size grounds and 2 state-of-the-art futsal courts. Starting this year, 30 talented footballers under 14, selected via the annual CM Cup, will receive free residential coaching. Selected players will also access quality education at nearby institutions alongside training. #Sports

NCERT will release a revised Class 8 Social Science book this month with the judiciary chapter rewritten to remove references to judicial corruption, following the Supreme Court ban. A 3-member Education Ministry committee reworked the text, set for release by the third week. NCERT has also held back Class 9 Social Science Part 1 and Part 2 to avoid controversy, with Hindi versions due by June end. #Education