Energy & Industry Strategy: Green-hydrogen-based steel could be slightly cheaper than blast-furnace steel in India by 2030, potentially saving up to ~$1 tn in long-term coking coal import costs, per a Berkeley-linked study. Power Distribution Modernisation: Adani Energy Solutions agreed to buy IntelliSmart Infrastructure for ₹3,050 crore, pushing its smart-meter base to 4.7 crore+ units. Manufacturing Safety: A steel plant fire in Visakhapatnam killed 8 workers after an explosion and molten-steel spill; unions are seeking an urgent probe. Trade & Exports: India’s exports hit a record $863 bn in FY25-26, with services and non-petroleum exports driving growth. Infrastructure & Connectivity: India completed a major breakthrough in the Zojila tunnel to improve all-weather access to Ladakh. Maritime Labour Enforcement: India blacklisted 88 vessels and restricted 278 for abandoning Indian seafarers abroad. Urban Services: BEST ramped up monsoon electrical emergency readiness across Mumbai; Navi Mumbai began preparations for Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. Policy & Mobility: Air India launched “Easy Connect” from Varanasi, letting passengers clear immigration at Varanasi for select international routes.