Government has officially confirmed that it has no immediate plans to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% (E20) cap.

Any future changes will require further technical studies and stakeholder consultations.

#Policy

India is aggressively pushing AI‑ready data centres, with states competing via policies, subsidies, and infrastructure support. Combined targets exceed ₹9 lakh crore and 20+ GW capacity by 2030. Incentives include concessional power tariffs, renewable energy mandates, land subsidies, and tax exemptions.

Gujarat
- Policy 2026–29 targets ₹6 lakh crore investment.
- 7.5 GW capacity planned.
- ₹1/unit power subsidy, 20‑year duty exemption, capital support in Dholera.
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Uttar Pradesh
- Policy 2026 aims for 2 GW capacity.
- Grid connection reimbursement, 25–50% land subsidy, 100% stamp‑duty exemption.
- 7% capital subsidy capped at ₹20 crore.
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Andhra Pradesh
- Developing Visakhapatnam as AI hub.
- 6 GW capacity by 2030.
- Google’s $15‑billion Vizag project; industrial tariffs and tailor‑made infra support.
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Odisha
- First AI data centre project with HCLTech.
- Investment ₹14,257 crore.
- Focus on GPU clusters and renewable energy.
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Maharashtra
- Expanded Green Data Centre Parks policy statewide.
- ₹16.69 lakh crore pipeline across 44 mega projects (23,800 MW).
- Subsidies linked to ₹30,000–60,000 crore investments; renewable share lowered to 51%.
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Karnataka
- New Green Data Centre Policy finalized.
- Targeting 1 GW additional capacity.
- Incentives: 100% electricity duty exemption (5 yrs), green power tariff refund, industrial tariff eligibility, land conversion fee exemption.
- Expanding hubs in Bengaluru, Mangalore, Mysuru; AI University + AI Hub with shared GPU infra.

#Policy #Economy

🇮🇳 India's Crude oil production hit 32 Years low #Energy

Adani Vidya Mandir in Surguja ran a year-long program for 600 rural students that combined fortified milk, protein-rich meals, fruits, and a six-day exercise routine, eliminating dizziness and weakness while improving weight, stamina, and confidence — showing how balanced nutrition and structured activity can effectively combat child malnutrition without disrupting local food traditions. #Food

Foreign insurers are sharply increasing their stakes in Indian insurance companies after reforms lifted the FDI cap to 100%, supported by stronger digital infrastructure and a risk-based capital regime.

Major deals include Aviva and QBE taking full control of their ventures, Prudential raising its stake in Bharti Life to 75%, Liberty Mutual hiking to 74%, and new joint ventures like Allianz with Jio Financial and Manulife with Mahindra.

These moves reflect growing confidence in India’s regulatory framework and highlight the sector’s rising attractiveness to global players. #Policy #Economy

Japan’s Sompo Holdings plans a major expansion in India after insurance reforms raised the FDI cap to 100%, aiming to leverage its global expertise in underwriting, risk management, and wellbeing services.

With a 34.61% stake in Universal Sompo General Insurance, the company is focusing on SME, crop, and commercial insurance while exploring new opportunities in life, digital services, and nursing care, reflecting optimism about India’s regulatory transparency and growth potential. #Economy #Financial

🇮🇳🇬🇧Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak with United Kingdom Prime minister Andy Burnham.

#foreignaffairs

In an another historic moment for the Indian Railways, for the first time ever, a 'live human heart' was transported by Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ahmedabad for a life-saving transplant.

#railways #health

In July 2026, FSSAI suspended licenses and cracked down on misleading claims, mandating the removal of “energy drink” labels within 90 days — the move that caused the most disruption. This triggered panic, state FDA stock seizures, and shortages of Red Bull, Sting, Monster, Hell, Campa Energy, and Thums Up Charged across India’s ₹13,000 crore market, risking waste of imported stock and creating a regulator-company flashpoint.

Simultaneously, FSSAI targeted unsafe manufacturing, unhygienic kitchens, and misleading health-food advertising.

- Energy drinks crackdown — Misbranding & misleading claims; strict 90‑day label removal order; stock seizures.
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- Rehaan Healthcare licence suspension — Nutraceutical unit found unhygienic; compliance score only 12%; licence suspended until rectification.
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- Hotels crackdown — Park Plaza Delhi caught with expired food & pest infestation; licence suspended.
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- Elite Mumbai clubs crackdown — CCI, Juhu Gymkhana, MIG, Willingdon; kitchens unhygienic, expired food; licences suspended, stop‑business notices.
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- Misleading health‑food ads crackdown — 85% of digital health ads flagged; strict warnings, tighter monitoring of startups & influencer promotions.

#FoodSafety

Summary of NCERT Textbook Changes (July 2026)

🔘 Class 8 Social Science - Congress’s role in Partition revised, Savarkar’s Swaraj demand added, references to Hitler and Nazi ideology removed.

🔘 Class 8 Social Science – Economic background included as a ground for discrimination along with caste, religion, race, gender, and disability.

🔘 Class 8 Social Science – Section on “Corruption in the judiciary” removed after Supreme Court intervention.

🔘 Class 9 English – New textbook Kaveri introduced, replacing Beehive and Moments, with reduced chapters and balanced author representation.

🔘 Class 9 Mathematics – Tougher syllabus with topics shifted from higher classes, two-tier assessment system introduced.



🔘 Class 9 Science & Sanskrit – New inquiry-based, concept-focused textbooks released.

▶️ Language Policy – Class 9 students mandated to study three languages, at least two being Indian(current year students have been provided relaxation in this regard)

#Education

MEA S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian FM Syyed Abbas Araghchi regarding the ongoing West Asia Conflict!!

He condemned the attacks on commercial ships and sea farers!!

#Foreignaffairs

India has called out New York Times for referring to PoK as "Pakistani Kashmir". Is this a pattern of foreign media undermining India's sovereignty?

MEA: These territories are and will continue to be a part of India. We urge all stakeholders to use the correct nomenclature

First the Indian Embassy in USA and now in the press briefing. Looks like MEA finally realised they have a mouth which can be used to speak

#foreignaffairs

— 🇸🇦⚔️🇮🇷 NEW: Due to the war with Iran, Saudi Arabia’s economy has shrunk by 4.8%, the largest in a single quarter since COVID-19 #InternationalNews