Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is crafting a framework to introduce Ethanol as a mainstream household cooking fuel to reduce LPG imports. The Policy is expected to be role out by September

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#Policy #Energy

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated four advanced R&D facilities at CSIR-IICT Hyderabad:

• the Advanced R&D Facility for Fluorochemicals,
• a 500 KLD Decentralized Effluent Treatment Plant for the Siripuram Handloom Cluster,
• a Continuous Processing Platform for Industrial Chemicals
• the Sustainable Engineering Complex (SustEC).

These facilities bridge laboratory research and commercial markets to foster growth for farmers, MSMEs, and startups via agri-research and industry partnerships. Additionally, a ₹44.46 Crore mega hostel complex for 200 young research scholars was founded. #Research

Standard Engineering Technology Limited (SETL) is investing ₹186.7 crore in Japan’s GL Hakko, initially acquiring a 19.19% stake for ₹70 crore in the first phase, with plans to reach a 51.07% majority stake in the second phase within three years.

This phased transaction transitions SETL from a licensee to an intellectual property owner, targeting advanced #semiconductor and #chemical glass-lining sectors to double GL Hakko's revenue to ₹400 crore.

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Amara Raja is partnering with US-based Nuvation Energy to localize high-voltage Battery Management System (BMS) technology Targeting capacities up to 1500 V, this collaboration focuses on grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy integration

This shift addresses FY27–FY28 full-scale integration delays caused by Chinese export restrictions on its Gotion partnership. Amara Raja is now developing cells independently via ePositive Labs and launched a $5 million US subsidiary (ARE&M US Inc.) to secure supply chains, expand global clean-energy distribution, and mitigate geopolitical risks.

#Tech #MakeinIndia #Batteries
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L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) and Azuremoto Technologies partnered to develop Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices for AI data centers.

Leveraging Hsinchu’s foundry ecosystem, the alliance produces advanced SiC MOSFETs improving efficiency and thermal management in high-density #AI infrastructure, aligning with the broader India-Taiwan technology corridor initiative.

FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

➜ Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is the law that governs how Indian individuals, associations, NGOs, trusts and companies may receive and use money, securities or articles sent to them from a source outside India. It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

➜ FCRA does three things:

💠 It identifies who may accept foreign contributions, and on what conditions.

💠 It specifies how that money must be received, accounted for, and reported.

💠 It restricts a narrow, defined set of foreign-funded activities that could affect India’s sovereignty, security or public order.

➜ FCRA establishes a clear, rules-based process for every organisation that wishes to receive foreign contributions in India

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2287897&reg=48&lang=2

#Policy

🇵🇦 Panama wants India to join Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty, which guarantees open access to vessels of all nations in peace and war.

Seeka IIT Campus & investment: Panana's FM Javier Martínez

#Geopolitics

Delhi Metro Update

Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.

1. Lok Kalyan Marg
2. Rajiv Chowk
3. Patel Chowk
4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
5. Barakhambha Road
6. Supreme Court
7. Seva Teerth
8. Janpath
9. Mandi House
10. Central Secretariat
11. ITO
12. Delhi Gate
13. Indraprastha
14. Khan Market
15. Jor Bagh
16. Shivaji Stadium

#Policy

India approves first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. #Health #Medicine

PM Modi speaks on Paper Leaks

Fadt-track courts to ensure punishment for those involved in Paper Leaks.

#Education

Havells partners with Norway's Pixii to reduce India's import reliance on advanced power electronics. The collaboration integrates Pixii's bi-directional PCS and EMS with Havells' domestic manufacturing.

By localizing semiconductor and software architecture for millisecond-level grid balancing, synthetic inertia, and predictive peak shaving, the alliance strengthens India's supply chain, ensures compliance with local content mandates, and delivers infrastructure to stabilize the country's renewable energy grid.

#Power

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Simaero, a French aviation training firm, is investing €200 million in India over the next decade to expand pilot training capacity, starting with an Airbus A320neo simulator in Gurugram and plans for up to six simulators plus a satellite centre, while also training local engineers and using AI to boost efficiency, positioning India as a regional hub for advanced aviation training. #Aviation

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Assam has unveiled a ₹77,353 crore plan to transform its power sector, aiming to expand capacity from 450 MW to 8,457 MW in five years through hydro, solar, thermal, and storage projects, alongside major transmission upgrades; supported by green taxes and incentives for clean energy

This initiative seeks to make Assam power-surplus, spur industrial growth, and position it as a leading renewable energy hub in Northeast India. #Power

🔗 ET

“In 2024 we (real NEET students) protested but we were thrashed at 4AM.

On the other hand these terrorists (CJP) are being allowed to sit there.

When people peacefully protest, nobody listens.”

— NEET student Harsh Dubey

Neo Performance Materials is evaluating Tamil Nadu and Telangana for a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in India to leverage the government's ₹7,280 crore PLI scheme.

This strategic move aims to expand Neo's non-Chinese "mine-to-magnet" supply chain to serve the growing global electric vehicle and wind energy markets. #Mining

🔗 ET

Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco is investing an additional ₹12,000 crore in its Kansariguda alumina refinery in Rayagada, Odisha, raising the total project outlay to ₹20,000 crore (~$2.1 billion) and tripling capacity from 1 MTPA to 3 MTPA.

This expansion is aimed at securing raw material independence for India’s infrastructure, EV supply chains, and advanced downstream manufacturing. #MakeinIndia

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PIL seeking NIA probe into CJP Parliament Protest March mentioned before Delhi High Court today. Plea seeks probe into allegations of foreign funding of CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.

Court has allowed listing of the matter for tomorrow. #Judiciary

Adani Enterprises has partnered with French clean-tech firm Dioxycle to build India’s first renewable-powered, carbon-captured formic acid facility, marking Adani’s strategic entry into the chemicals sector and strengthening India-Europe clean-tech collaboration while supporting Make in India goals to drive sustainable, technology-led growth. #Chemical #MakeinIndia

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Centre has granted detention powers under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, to Delhi Commissioner of Police.

Under the NSA, individuals can be detained without formal charges for a period ranging from 12 days to a maximum of 12 months.

The order authorises the Delhi Commissioner of Police, Anurag Kumar, to exercise powers of preventive detention under the NSA for a period of three months, from July 19 to October 18. #Policy #nationalsecurity