AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoHydrogen Rail Rollout: PM Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train on the Jind–Sonepat route in Haryana, with plans to cut costs and improve efficiency as the country joins the small club of hydrogen rail operators. Semiconductor Push: The Cabinet cleared Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 lakh crore programme spanning design, fabs, advanced packaging, next-gen research and talent—execution is the real test. Energy & Geopolitics: India’s MEA said it is “closely following” a US bill proposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, while separately the US blockade pressure is forcing Iran-linked tankers to zig-zag. Trade & Industry: India–EU TTC talks in Brussels highlighted progress on FTA and supply-chain resilience; meanwhile, the India–UK CETA is set to zero duties on key labour-intensive exports. Food & Supply Chains: Egg prices hit record highs as poultry feed costs jump on maize/soybean pressures tied to West Asia; industry expects easing from late July. Local Governance: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde rejected BMC’s clean chit in the Chembur tree-collapse case and ordered a fresh probe. Tech & Security: Cyber fraudsters allegedly cloned WhatsApp profiles to dupe Navi Mumbai firms of nearly ₹11 crore.
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