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India's Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan scheme will fund half the cost of 60 deepwater exploration wells, aiming to boost domestic oil and gas reserves and reduce import reliance.

India's operational metro network expanded to 1,185 km across 26 cities. Union Minister Manohar Lal highlighted new metro approvals and electric bus deployments to enhance urban mobility and transport integration.

India has emerged as a global refining superpower, ranking fourth globally. With capacity targeted to reach 309.5 MMTPA by 2030, India continues expanding through major refinery projects and processing diverse crude grades.

Avaada Group plans massive investments in Nagpur, including a Rs 13,500 crore fully integrated solar manufacturing plant and a Rs 20,000 crore green methanol facility, aiming to expand renewable energy capacity.

India must accelerate battery storage and grid investments alongside renewable generation to achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030, ensuring a reliable and affordable clean energy supply.

Union Minister Manohar Lal emphasized integrating urban mobility with city planning using the 3-I framework. He highlighted approvals for 9 metro projects covering 174 km and the deployment of 1,100 electric buses.

The Indian Navy's underwater capabilities received a major boost as DRDO inaugurated the testing phase of an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion energy module, set for integration on Kalvari-class submarines by early 2027.

India's push for domestic battery manufacturing and international partnerships at the REI Expo highlights growth, aiming for a battery storage sector exceeding $8.5 billion by 2031 to boost the EV industry.

An oil tanker bearing registration NL-01L-6875 overturned on National Highway 127 in Nagaon, damaging roadside shops and leaking fuel, prompting emergency measures to prevent a fire.

India's solar capacity reached 168.04 GW by August 2026. Evaluating solar EPC companies requires checking site-specific engineering, equipment quality, and warranties rather than relying solely on the lowest headline price.