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Delhi-NCR's EV retrofit push accelerates. Centre offers 8% upfront discount, 5% interest subvention over five years, fuel vouchers, and state tax waivers for up to a decade, boosting cleaner commercial fleets.

Copper prices today recovered slightly but remain under pressure from a stronger US dollar, hawkish Federal Reserve signals, and weak Chinese demand. While tight mine supply continues to support the long-term outlook, near-term sentiment remains cautious. Copper prices in India may remain volatile as traders monitor macroeconomic developments.

Hyderabad is India's leading private space tech hub, fostering startups, talent, and investment across advanced sectors. Despite growth capital challenges, government reforms and global market focus position it for significant future expansion.

Delhi-NCR expects monsoon by June 27, bringing relief but testing urban flood preparedness. The next 10 days are critical for civic agencies to manage potential rain-linked disruptions and infrastructure weaknesses.

Hyderabad's GCC ecosystem is booming, attracting a new UK tech hub and diverse investments in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This decade-long growth strengthens its global position, driving job creation, urban development, and innovation.

The NCR plans four new transit-linked Namo Cities across Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan. This ₹5,000 crore initiative aims to absorb population growth, ease congestion, and create a "30-minute NCR" with transit-oriented development over the next 15 years.

Hyderabad is advancing plans for bullet train corridors to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. These high-speed rail networks, featuring fully elevated infrastructure, signal a major mobility shift and substantial investment to boost regional growth and connectivity.

Hyderabad's Cyberabad approved funding for monsoon response, strengthening flood preparedness, urban infrastructure, stormwater management, and community facilities. Projects include new drainage, sports complexes, and welfare for gig workers, enhancing resilience and liveability.

Heavy monsoon rainfall has exposed Hyderabad's western suburbs to increased flood risk, impacting homes and infrastructure. Unplanned urban expansion into natural drainage systems is blamed, urging infrastructure upgrades and water-sensitive planning for long-term resilience.

MoSPI released a discussion paper on monetary asset accounts for coal in India, aligning with UN SEEA. It proposes the OECD methodology for valuation, crucial for sustainable management, given record 2024-25 production of 1,047.523 million tonnes raw coal.