Power Ministry to seek Cabinet approval in August for the first National Electricity #Policy overhaul since 2005. The draft proposes shared power distribution networks and unbundling of state transmission utilities. Cabinet approval would enable structural changes across India's electricity distribution system. #Energy

1Reliance Industries will develop its second coal bed methane (CBM) asset in eastern Sohagpur, starting with a ₹300–400 crore test-phase investment. The project expands domestic gas production from unconventional resources as RIL builds out its CBM portfolio in Madhya Pradesh. #Energy #aatmarnirbharbharat

Premier Energies commissioned a 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Telangana, increasing its total module capacity to 11.1 GW. The company also began construction of a 6 GWh battery energy storage plant and an 18,000 TPA aluminium frame facility, expanding India's clean #energy manufacturing base.

https://t.co/bX3A3ZAAk0

Government of India exempted #GIFT City IFSC units from licensing requirements to charter foreign vessels for EXIM and international trade under the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025. The reform targets maritime leasing, ship financing and ship ownership, strengthening GIFT City's role as a global maritime services hub. #Economy

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-exempts-gift-city-units-foreign-vessel-licensing-2026-07-10/

ONGC approved a 1.75 million tonne strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru, adding about 13 million barrels of crude storage. India's existing strategic reserve capacity stands at 5.33 million tonnes, with the expansion strengthening energy security after recent global supply disruptions. #Energy #Infra #nationalsecurity

https://t.co/3mUdG4Shy2

38% dropped: Maharashtra removes 92 lakh Ladki Bahin beneficiaries after verification.
#Corruption #Policy

The Indian Army is looking for an indigenous long range loiter munition (LRLM) system with 1,000-km strike envelope.

One way attack drones to be acquired from Indian companies under Make II.

Kill radius of 50 m, ability to evade jamming, have to incorporate AI enabled targeting.

Needs to fly over 5000 m, achieve speeds of atleast 400 kmph. #Defence #Drones

TOP 5 GOAL SCORER in the #FIFAWC2026 at the end of Quarter Finals stage

1. 🇫🇷 Mbappe – 8 Goals
2. 🇦🇷 Messi – 8 Goals
3. 🇳🇴 Haaland – 7 Goals (Eliminated)
4. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bellingham – 6 Goals
5. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Kane – 6 Goals

The race for Golden Boot is on......

India is making a significant shift in the way it manages its foreign exchange reserves. Over the past 18 months, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its holdings of US Treasury securities by nearly $60 billion, bringing them down from around $241 billion in October 2024 to approximately $181 billion in April 2026. This marks the country's lowest level of US Treasury holdings in nearly six years.

At the same time, India has aggressively expanded its gold reserves, which are now valued at nearly $115 billion. Gold's share in the country's foreign exchange reserves has also risen steadily, reflecting the RBI's growing preference for the precious.

#Policy #NWO

India, Maldives held first round of FTA talks virtually, Commerce ministry officials say. #Trade #IndianSubcontinent

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, originally estimated at ₹1.1 lakh crore, faces a major setback after the Land Acquisition Authority raised compensation rates for landowners from ₹50 to ₹660 per square metre, potentially adding ₹40,000 crore to costs; officials warn this escalation could jeopardize the project’s continuation as appeals from districts like Surat and Bharuch reach the Gujarat High Court. #Infra

Woah they were too quick to fact check this one!! Straight coming from Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. #Trade #Geopolitics

🇦🇷⚡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Falkland Island debate sparks again before the Semi-Final

Argentina's FM Pablo Quirno calls Falklands Islanders an 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 population and demands new sovereignty talks — days before England vs Argentina in the World Cup semi-final clash.

Argentina players were filmed singing they would win the tournament "for the Malvinas". (The native population of Falkland Islands)

#InternationalNews

Another former US military serviceman detained near the India-Nepal border without valid documents.

Authorities say Jordan Brown, who claimed to be from California and a former US Navy/Special Forces serviceman, was arrested while attempting to enter Nepal without a passport or visa. #nationalsecurity

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia airstrikes against Sana'a International Airport, Houthis-controlled Yemen.

Houthis have called this a violation of the Ceasefire Agreement and warned Saudi Arabia of consequences.

#InternationalNews

Assam to be the 1st state to buy Rs 500 crore proton therapy machine for cancer care

In a major boost to cancer treatment infrastructure, the Assam government has announced the establishment of a Rs 550-crore Proton Therapy facility at the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), making it the first State government-run hospital in India to offer the highly advanced cancer treatment.

Presenting the 2026-27 state Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the Proton Therapy centre is expected to become operational within the next three years.

The Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sharma in a statement said -

By spending Rs 500 crore, we decided to bring a proton therapy machine to the cancer grid in Assam. At present, proton therapy machines are available only with Tata and Apollo (Chennai). In no govt system in the country is a proton therapy machine available”
, Assam will be the first state in the country to have a proton-based therapy machine in the public health system.

#health

Donald Trump announces the reinstatment of THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE and says all Iranian ships and customers of Iran will be stopped from leaving and entering!!

Trump also declared USA as the Guardian of the Hormuz Strait and announced that the USA will charge 20 percent commission on all cargo shipped under its guidance!!

How is this different from Iran charging transit fees from the Strait of Hormuz!! Seems like the USA opens up newer avenues for Iran to exploit!!!

#geopolitics #oil #energy