Renewables Push: India told Parliament solar capacity hit 162.15 GW by June 30, a 57-fold jump since 2014, with solar parks and rooftop adoption scaling fast. EV Charging Rollout: Govt said India now has 52,718 public EV charging stations, including 16,561 fast chargers, with FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE funding plus new installation guidelines. Energy Storage Manufacturing: Advait Battery Ecosystems and Adaptive Engineering ink a plan to build an end-to-end BESS platform in India, targeting utility-scale and C&I storage growth. BIPV Capacity Building: TERI and ISA ran a New Delhi workshop on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics, pushing standards and financing to speed adoption. Rail Electrification: Indian Railways electrified 99.6% of broad gauge network, cutting diesel use sharply and boosting efficiency. Hydropower Disaster: A methane blast in a Sikkim under-construction tunnel killed 20, with toxic gas stalling rescue of trapped workers. Trade & Exports: India plans broader FTA/CEPAs and export missions to diversify markets, with support for MSMEs and small exporters. US Pharma Tariffs: Trump’s up-to-200% generic drug tariff plan from 2028 could pressure India’s pharma exports. Shipping Disruption Risk: Houthis threaten attacks on vessels using Saudi Red Sea ports; tankers bound for India/China reportedly rerouted. Logistics & Industry: Cargo rail arrived at Biratnagar customs yard, boosting the Morang-Sunsari industrial corridor. Workforce Digitisation: India’s housekeeping jobs are moving online via app-based instant services, changing access and pay for domestic workers.