Hydropower Safety Crisis: A suspected methane explosion collapsed an under-construction tunnel at Sikkim’s Teesta hydropower project, killing at least 10 and leaving 17 missing as rescue teams battle toxic gases. Maritime Security: India summoned Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires over the MV Golden Leo attack near Ukraine’s Odesa that killed four Indian nationals, calling it unacceptable for civilian shipping. Anti-Piracy Justice: An Indian court sentenced 44 Somali pirates to life imprisonment for hijacking vessels and holding crews hostage. Public Health: CDSCO approved Takeda’s Qdenga, India’s first dengue vaccine, for ages 4–60, with a two-dose schedule. Solar Policy Relief: MNRE extended ALMM List-II exemption for net metering/open access projects to Dec 31, 2026, potentially unlocking up to ~10 GW of pending C&I solar. EV & Energy Capital: Ather raised Rs 1,300 crore via QIP; Transition VC launched a Rs 1,500 crore fund for energy transition and deeptech startups. Digital Payments Push: India and Spain agreed to speed up talks to link UPI with Bizum. Workforce & Skills: Himachal launched the “Takniki Rozgar Setu” portal to connect technical students with employers. Aviation Market: IndiGo expanded share to 66.3% in June as Air India slipped further.