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India's electric vehicle sales have surged, with demand tripling supply. However, the rapid electrification faces major hurdles due to inadequate charging infrastructure, apartment disputes, and creaking grid networks.

Nepal aims to leverage its strategic position between India and China for economic growth, targeting middle-income status within ten years through increased trade, hydropower exports, and regional infrastructure projects.

Mahindra plans to launch four new vehicles by 2027, including the Scorpio Lifestyler pickup, Vision S, BE.07 electric SUV, and a next-generation compact SUV, expanding its diverse automotive portfolio.

India's National Green Hydrogen Mission targets Rs 8-10 lakh crore in investments, 5 million metric tonnes of annual production, and 125 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, driving clean energy and industrial growth.

Nepal's devastating August flood highlights hydropower vulnerabilities, prompting stricter regulations, climate risk assessments, and diversification toward solar and wind energy to ensure long-term sector resilience and energy security.

The Yadadri Thermal Power Plant is directed to ramp up power output to 140 million units. Despite past coal shortfalls, Telangana's thermal capacity has now increased to 7,180 MW.

Bentley's first electric SUV, the Torcal, is expected in India by mid-2027. It features an 885bhp powertrain, 113kWh battery, 600km WLTP range, and 400kW ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Kerala State Electricity Board has floated a fresh tender to procure 500 MW of round-the-clock power for 25 years under the SHAKTI policy, aiming to overcome monsoon-season power supply deficits.

India's power policies prioritize resource-intensive coal and data centers over ecology, risking severe water depletion. However, cost-effective decentralized renewables-plus-storage solutions offer a sustainable, mature alternative.

Space Kidz India's Mission ShakthiSAT united girls from 108 nations to build a 12U CubeSat, achieving a world record for the first all-girls space mission ahead of its launch.