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Delhi is expanding its clean public transport with 300 new electric buses, increasing its fleet to 4,500 out of 6,300. This move aims to strengthen public mobility, reduce emissions, and improve last-mile connectivity, supported by new infrastructure.

Stainless steel prices in India remained under pressure in early July as falling LME nickel prices, weak monsoon demand, and cautious mill procurement weighed on market sentiment. Mills cut coil prices while scrap values declined sharply. Despite long-term growth potential, near-term buying is expected to remain need-based amid ample supply and subdued downstream demand.

Pune issued show-cause notices to 15 hospitals for violating transparency norms under the Bombay Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1949. Inspections from January to June found deficiencies in displaying treatment charges and patient rights.

A two-storey building collapsed in Pune's Somwar Peth, but timely evacuation prevented casualties. The incident raises concerns about ageing infrastructure, monsoon impact, and the urgent need for proactive structural safety measures and regular audits in historic areas.

Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad launched a predictive digital platform for air quality forecasting up to 72 hours. This initiative strengthens urban planning, enables proactive pollution management, and supports healthier, climate-resilient cities through data-driven interventions.

Pune's four key reservoirs saw substantial storage rise after intense monsoon, easing water concerns. Rapidly increasing Khadakwasla inflows prompted flood advisories for downstream areas, balancing water security with flood risk. Storage remains lower than last year.

Pune's July rainfall dramatically surpassed its monthly average within the first week, easing June's water scarcity. However, intense precipitation exposed urban infrastructure vulnerabilities, causing flooding and disruptions, highlighting the need for climate-resilient planning.

Pune's extreme monsoon rainfall caused widespread landslides, disrupting rail and road connectivity for two consecutive days. This led to fatalities, evacuations, and exposed infrastructure vulnerability, prompting calls for climate-adaptive engineering and improved disaster response.

Pune authorities issued a warning for riverside areas as Khadakwasla Dam's water levels rise due to heavy monsoon rainfall. Controlled releases are possible, prompting alerts for residents to relocate and civic agencies to intensify preparedness amid flood risks and improved reservoir storage.

India's thermal coal port inventories marginally rose to 6.6 MT by March 31, 2024, due to subdued import demand. Robust domestic power plant demand balances import volumes, preventing significant accumulation despite increased stocks.