National News
India’s Nuclear Power Expansion
India launched a 100 GW Nuclear Mission by 2047, allowing private sector participation for the first time. Focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) (16–300 MW) for remote areas and thorium-based R&D. Budget: ₹20,000 crore allocated for 5 indigenous Bharat SMRs. Collaborations with France (Paris) and USA (Washington D.C.) to boost technology.
India Ranks 2nd in Global Tea Exports
Surpassed Sri Lanka (Colombo) with 254 Mkg exports in 2024, generating ₹7,112 crore. Target: 300 Mkg by 2030. Government policies and orthodox tea production incentives drove growth.
RBI Penalizes HDFC Bank
Fined ₹75 lakh for violating KYC norms.
Cabinet Approves PLI for Electronics
₹22,919 crore scheme for non-semiconductor components to strengthen India’s supply chain.
Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech
Quashed FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, emphasizing freedom of expression under Article 21.
International News
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake
7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay (Myanmar) killed 144+, injured 730+. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Bangkok) declared emergency after 30-storey building collapse trapped 43 workers. USGSwarned of thousands dead.
US Tariffs on Imported Cars
President Donald Trump (Washington D.C.) imposed 25% tariffs on cars/auto parts to boost domestic manufacturing. Impact on Indian exporters likely.
Defense & Economy
10th ACTCM Barge Launched
LSAM 24 launched under Make in India to support Navy logistics. Built by Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd (Thane).
Government Borrowing Plan
Aims to raise ₹8 lakh crore via bonds in H1 FY26 to manage fiscal deficit (4.4% of GDP).
Ranks & Reports
Roshni Nadar in Global Rich List
HCL Chairperson ranked 5th among world’s richest women ($40 billion net worth).
Sports
Khelo India Para Games 2025
Haryana topped medal tally (34 golds), followed by Tamil Nadu (28) and Uttar Pradesh (23). 18 national records set.
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