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Ahmedabad Airport's ground operations face regulatory scrutiny after a June 24 incident involving an aircraft's post-landing movement. The review aims to enhance safety, procedural compliance, and communication amidst rising traffic, crucial for urban resilience and economic growth.

Mumbai's transport network faced severe tests as intense monsoon showers caused widespread flooding, disrupting roads and suburban railways. A red alert was issued for Mumbai and surrounding districts, highlighting infrastructure vulnerability and affecting millions of commuters.

Japan and India reaffirmed commitment to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, targeting 2027 operations for the 500 km corridor. This strengthens confidence in the 320 kmph high-speed rail project and signals broader future HSR development across India.

India's largest renewable power developer surpassed 20 GW operational clean energy, generating over 52 billion units annually. This milestone reinforces India's energy transition, strengthening security, reducing emissions, and meeting demand.

Mumbai's BKC introduces a flexible corporate bus pass model to boost public transport. Businesses pay for journeys, reducing private vehicle use, easing congestion, and promoting sustainable urban mobility.

Maharashtra's NCMC Smart Card rollout gains momentum with over 62.86 lakh registrations and 35.52 lakh activated. Mandatory from August 1 for concession beneficiaries on MSRTC buses, aiming for unified digital ticketing and improved efficiency.

Heavy monsoon slowed Mumbai local trains, disrupting millions of daily passengers on Central, Western, and Harbour lines. This highlights the critical need for climate-resilient transport infrastructure and sustained investment in railway upgrades.

India clarified its oil firms aren't directly exporting refined fuel to Russia, despite reports of 60,000 metric tons shipped via traders. Russia needs 400,000 metric tons monthly due to shortages. Indian OMCs faced ?74,781 crore losses.

India's polymer market entered a decisive correction phase as Reliance Industries slashed polypropylene prices, introduced PE incentives, and global crude oil prices weakened. While temporary freight inflation slowed cheaper imports, weak demand, aggressive Chinese offers, duty relief extension, and easing feedstock costs indicate further downside for polymer prices in India.

Indian Railways approved a ₹226 crore Digital signalling upgrade for 13 SECR stations, replacing Panel Interlocking with Electronic Interlocking. This enhances safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, supporting future traffic growth.