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India's dry cell battery makers face shutdown due to new recycling rules. Mandated 50% collection targets and high EPR costs (e.g., ₹50 crore vs. ₹6 crore profit for Panasonic) make businesses unviable, threatening 2.2 billion units sold annually.

A snapped mild steel bolt on Bengaluru's Namma Metro's third rail caused a major disruption, closing eight stations and reducing ridership by 60,000. Officials are investigating the rare incident, the first in 16 years, to prevent recurrence.

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.

Evey Trans pulled out of a 2022 contract for 1,414 e-buses with BEST over subsidy disputes, impacting fleet expansion. BEST approved 1,500 new e-buses, while Evey Trans will honor a separate 2,400-bus agreement.

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.

Rajasthan CM reviewed Pachpadra Refinery progress, announcing PM Modi's upcoming inauguration. Over six units are operational, with petroleum product production commenced. Officials were directed to prepare for the event.

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.