The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry is developing a framework to introduce ethanol as a mainstream household cooking fuel alongside LPG, offering subsidies, investment support, and supply via fuel station ATMs to reduce LPG dependence.

This initiative addresses India's surplus production of over 20 billion liters and 7 billion liters of unused capacity, aiming to lower fuel bills and energy security risks through cleaner ethanol stove alternatives. #Energy #Policy

South Korean LED and optoelectronics major Seoul Semiconductor is in talks with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat to set up a manufacturing plant in India under the $13-billion India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, seeking incentives for an ATMP project.

The company, currently manufacturing mainly in South Korea, China, and Vietnam, is looking to diversify and tap India’s high-potential market after its earlier ISM 1.0 plan didn’t materialize. #Tech #Electronic

The government has floated a new 10 GWh tender under the ₹18,100-crore battery PLI scheme with eased norms to attract more players, including lower bid thresholds of 1-4 GWh, a shift from energy density to battery efficiency, and reduced per-kWh subsidies due to falling cell costs.

The tender, closing on 13 October, is the last part of the 50 GWh initiative after a previous 20 GWh award to Reliance was rescinded, with earlier awards going to Ola Electric, Reliance, and Rajesh Exports. #Batteries #Tech #Policy

At least six nations including Armenia and Saudi Arabia are seeking India’s battle-tested Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles after their successful use by IAF during Operation Sindoor, with Armenia in advanced talks and an in-principle deal already signed with Indonesia.

The DRDO-developed Astra Mk-1, made by BDL, has a range of 80-110 km and is 70% cheaper than global alternatives, while India has also tested the longer-range Mk-2 and is developing the Mk-3. #Defence #Exports #Aatmarnirbharbharat

The Centre formed a committee to draft Dam Safety Act, 2021 regulations for a specialized dam security agency, potentially including Army, Air Force, IB, RAW, and maritime personnel, following India-Pakistan conflict threats and the Indus Waters Treaty suspension.

Proposed rules set hazard-based physical and cyber security standards and SOPs for emergencies, addressing sabotage, drone attacks, and cyber intrusions, as the Act currently lacks minimum security norms. #Security #Policy

Gujarat will soon get a life-size recreation of a Harappan town as part of the ₹4,000-crore National Maritime Heritage Complex near Lothal, about 80 km from Ahmedabad. The 375-acre project will include reconstructed streets, markets, dockyards and civic spaces to let visitors physically experience India’s 4,500-year-old maritime history, along with 7 museums, galleries, research facilities and eco-tourism attractions. #Heritage

MP’s archaeology department has unearthed rare historical treasures under the Gyan Bharatam Mission after 3.4 million citizen submissions, the highest in India.

Key finds include Tatya Tope’s signed 1857 mutiny document, an original 1853 painting of Queen of Jhansi commissioned by her, a 16th-century Rasikpriya manuscript, an 1877 compendium of 62 rulers, and photos of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, with verified documents being digitized before return. #Heritage

Excavations at Malayadipatti near Karivalamvanthanallur in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district show continuous human settlement from the Stone Age to the Sangam era.

Archaeologists have found microlithic tools, an 8.7m Sangam-era brick structure, iron tools, beads, pottery, shell bangles, and a red-slipped burial pot with painted peacocks, suggesting the site was an organized industrial and trade center on an ancient east-west route, not just a habitation. #Heritage

Excavations at Sarthe Rongphar village in Karbi Anglong, Assam have uncovered ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions dating likely to the 10th-12th centuries, shedding new light on the state’s heritage.

Finds include dancing figures, deities, Shiva lingams, temple fragments and a carving of Lord Ganesha, with many artefacts now preserved at museums in Hojai and Diphu.

Locals link them to the Mahabharata era, but experts believe they are from the Ahom period, highlighting the broader Phuloni-Dokmoka-Howraghat region’s archaeological importance. #Heritage

Delhi Police has detained over 70 protestors for indulging in violence today in and around Jantar Mantar. More people to be likely detained. Police examining CCTV footage in and around Central Delhi. Over 100+ cops injured in stone pelting and physical attacks.

e200X PT-01 is here. 🚀

An aerospace program transitioned from sub-scale to a 2,200 kg full-scale aircraft, PT-01, after five years of development. Sub-scale demonstrators ATVA (2021) and heavy-lift e50 (2023) logged over 10,000 km of flight testing to validate aerodynamics, composites, and flight transition algorithms.

The full-scale vehicle features a carbon fiber airframe, 800V EV powertrain, NVIDIA IGX Thor compute, and HENSOLDT avionics. It is now at the 60,000 sq ft IIT Madras facility for structured ground testing ahead of flight. #Tech #Avation

🚀 The ePlane Co.

NSA Ajit Doval met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to review bilateral relations and strengthen strategic partnership.

They discussed regional developments, energy security, and safeguarding vital maritime corridors amid ongoing tensions. #ForeignAffairs

Porkistan tried to raise the Indus Waters Treaty with Canada during a recent meeting, but Canada excluded it from their official readout and focused on trade instead.

Earlier in March, Porkistan had strongly objected to Canada’s $2.6B uranium deal with India, warning about a nuclear arms race. But when Canada’s FM showed up, Islamabad did a total 180, dropped the uranium drama, and the IWT pitch got ignored flat. End result: Porkistan walked away with nothing from the begging bowl. #Geopolitics #IndianSubcontinent

Breaking: India summons Russian CdA after Russian strike kills four Indian crew on Black Sea cargo ship off Ukraine port #ForeignAffairs

TCS acquired 200 acres in Vizag and 88 acres in Pune to develop potential OpenAI data facilities in India. The Pune land cost ₹640.5 crore, while the Vizag site sits beside Google's planned 1 GW hyperscale data centre. The sites support TCS–OpenAI's planned 100 MW AI infrastructure, scalable to 1 GW. #Tech #Infra #AI

"Preventing Paper Leaks A National Responsibility": PM Modi On NEET Row

🇮🇳🤝🇸🇦 NSA Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia 3 times in 5 months

Opposition has called protestors to block the PM Residence.

They want the situation to turn ugly so badly. Poking the State is not a good idea, not for the stability of India as a whole.

Tankers carrying Saudi Arabia Crude from Red Sea Ports are turning towards Suez Canal due to Houthis Blockade of Bab al-Mandab #InternationalNews

Reminder again, Government remember your own NSA Words don't let these protests be hijacked to derail India's Growth Story and hold accountability of your own actions. There's still time to fix this mess