Water Watch: Mumbai’s seven lakes held 89.08% of live storage (12.89 billion litres) as of 6am Sunday, slightly below last year but well above 2024—BMC also flagged high-tide waterlogging risk. Tobacco & Taxes: A GST/excise hike is squeezing cigarette makers—ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST reported declines in underlying revenues and profits in the first full quarter under the revised tax regime. Renewables Push: India’s solar capacity jumped to 162.15 GW by June 30, 2026, with 2025 adding 37 GW; renewables hit a record 20% share of power generation in July as coal’s share fell to a one-year low. Coal Output: July coal production rose 7.51% YoY to 69.75 MT, while dispatch jumped 17.34% to 86.33 MT. Energy Security: The ethanol blending programme was defended as “insurance” against oil shocks, while the Centre reiterated Delhi petrol would have cost ₹125/l without blending. Industry Policy: India’s amended FDI rules allow inventory-based e-commerce restrictions to be lifted for exports of domestically manufactured products. Textiles Sourcing Shift: Nuvama says global apparel sourcing is moving away from China, creating a major opportunity for Indian textile makers, aided by trade access and tariff parity. Handloom Tech: Handloom Hackathon 2.0 at IIT Delhi concluded with 2,500+ participants and 280 teams building tech-led solutions for weavers. Space Law: A look at India’s space “law vacuum” highlights how executive policies are already enabling private orbital launches and a fast-growing startup ecosystem. Legal/Consumer: Delhi High Court protected Yuvraj Singh’s personality rights, restraining AI deepfakes and unauthorised commercial use. Logistics: IndiGo launched its first cargo flight from Navi Mumbai to Sharjah, aiming to improve utilisation and rates on West Asia routes. Public Health Campaign: PM Modi launched the 100-week “Nasha Mukt Yuva” drive to build a drug-free India, with youth pledges and weekly awareness activities.