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India's solar boom causes grid stress: cheap daytime power (Rs 1.11/unit) but costly nights (Rs 9.71/unit). Lack of storage forces conventional plants to manage 83 GW surges, leading to operational issues and 24 GWh/day solar waste.

Hyderabad's HiTech City railway station, serving 3,000 daily commuters and 62 train services, received a major facelift under the Amrit Station Scheme. It now features new buildings, a foot overbridge, lifts, escalators, and enhanced amenities for improved commuter experience.

India's nuclear power push, with a Rs 20,000 crore budget for SMRs, boosts NTPC and L&T. NTPC targets 30 GW by 2047 and L&T secures major contracts, showing strong financial growth.

Barefoot College in Rajasthan has trained nearly 3,000 rural women, including illiterate mothers, as solar engineers since the 1980s. They've lit up nearly 500,000 households, benefiting over 2 million people, redefining expertise and empowering communities.

Explosions rocked Iran's Bushehr and Asaluyeh on July 9, attributed to US drone defense. While the nuclear plant was undamaged, the energy hub's disruption threatens cheap power for crypto mining, potentially impacting oil prices and increasing sanctions enforcement.

Gujarat plans its largest urban forest, 100 hectares near Ahmedabad's Godhavi, under the Van Kavach model. This significant nature-based climate initiative aims to boost biodiversity, improve resilience, and expand green infrastructure, serving as a model for sustainable urban planning.

Ahmedabad conducted a comprehensive civic safety review for the 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra's 14-kilometre route. Preparations focus on infrastructure, public safety, and coordinated urban services, ensuring resilient civic support for the large annual gathering.

A ₹3 crore Ahmedabad Road Safety Centre, a collaboration between Ahmedabad Rural Police and Honda, is planned at Viramgam. It aims to enhance road safety, traffic management, and reduce crash risks through research, training, and technology.

Mumbai Airport achieved a significant environmental milestone, diverting over 99% of its operational waste from landfills. This top-tier certification highlights sustainable airport operations, integrating circular economy principles, and reducing environmental footprint, setting a benchmark for India's aviation sector.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway floods spark wetland concerns. Environmental advocates urge Maharashtra authorities to investigate alleged encroachments on natural drainage, impacting transport resilience. They call for stronger enforcement and nature-based solutions.