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1441. Make In India Boost: Defence Ministry clears Rs 67,000 crore projects HAL, BEL, BDL
- On August 5, 2025, The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved Rs 67,000 crore projects to strengthen the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- The projects, focused on the Make in India initiative, will involve major defence PSUs like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
- The Army will get thermal night sights for BMP vehicles, Navy will get autonomous surface crafts, upgraded BrahMos and BARAK-1 systems and the Air Force will get mountain radars, upgraded SPYDER systems, MALE drones for all services, and maintenance for C-17, C-130J, and S-400 systems.
- These acquisitions aim to enhance India’s surveillance, mobility, and combat readiness across land, sea, and air, while promoting indigenous defence manufacturing and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers.
1442. Nagaland CM launches 51 school infra projects to realize NEP 2020 goals
- On August 2, 2025, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually inaugurated 51 school infrastructure projects under the Samagra Shiksha scheme from his residential complex in Kohima, marking a significant step toward realizing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals.
- The projects, spanning multiple districts, include 15 new school buildings, 17 additional classrooms, 18 teachers’ quarters, and one residential hostel, aimed at replacing temporary structures with permanent, high-quality facilities to enhance education access, particularly in remote areas.
- Advisor Kekhrielhoulie Yhome highlighted that 86% of the 16,087 rooms in Nagaland’s government schools are instructional, with the Samagra Shiksha scheme targeting one lakh out-of-school children by 2030, while State Mission Director L. Jamithung Lotha noted the scheme’s integration of SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education for holistic education reform.
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1443. Titan Capital and iDEX sign MoU to boost investment in iDEX
- On August 5, 2025, Titan Capital an early-stage venture capital firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)to promote innovation in defence and aerospace.
- Titan Capital is known for over 250 startups including Ola, Urban Company, and Mamaearth, will now focus on strategic, deep-tech, and defence sectors. The MoU, Titan Capital aims to actively support startups in the iDEX ecosystem by providing early capital, operational mentorship, and access to commercial and dual-use market pathways.
- The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in India’s national security technologies, strengthen indigenous defence capabilities, and foster a new generation of defence-tech entrepreneurs.
1444. SAP Labs opens second campus in Bengaluru with €194 mn investment
- On 5 August 2025, SAP Labs inaugurated its second campus on the outskirts of Bengaluru, India, with an investment of €194 million. The new facility, announced by MD Sindhu Gangadharan, has a capacity of 15,000 employees and complements SAP's existing office in the city’s tech hub.
- The expansion comes as SAP doubles down on AI-driven R&D from India, its largest R&D base outside Germany. With 40% of its global R&D workforce in India, SAP aims to lead innovation in AI across solutions like S/4 HANA, HXM, and sustainability tools. The new campus supports its goal of embedding AI expertise into every developer role.
- SAP Labs India employs 14,000 people in Bengaluru, which will rise to 29,000 with the new campus. 75% of SAP engineers have received AI training, and 90% already use AI tools. India contributes 25% of SAP’s global patents, and the company collaborates with academia to promote research publications and technical innovation.
1445. Miniratna PSU BEML bags ₹282 crore HMV order from Ministry of Defence
- On August 4, 2025, State owned Miniratna PSU BEML announced it had secured a ₹282 crore order from the Ministry of Defence to supply 8x8 Heavy Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) for the Indian armed forces. The announcement was made after market hours, and the company’s shares closed nearly flat on August 5, 2025.
- The 8x8 HMVs are high capacity military transport vehicles designed for multiple uses, including carrying missiles, tanks, and heavy military equipment. BEML confirmed the order through a filing with the BSE, stating that these vehicles will enhance the mobility and operational readiness of India’s defence forces.
- The company is a leading manufacturer in the defence sector, has been expanding its role in indigenous equipment production. This contract strengthens India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and reinforces BEML’s strategic role in supplying critical military hardware.
1446. Philippines grants visa-free entry to Indians as PM promises more direct flights
- On 5 August 2025, during Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.'s visit to New Delhi, India and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and announced key initiatives including visa-free entry for Indian tourists to the Philippines, free e-visa for Philippine travellers to India, and plans for direct Delhi-Manila flights.
- Improving ease of travel between the two countries is a key part of this partnership. With visa processes being simplified and direct air links in the pipeline, both governments are working to encourage tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange.
- The flights will operate five times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays—using Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will feature a three-class configuration: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
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1447. Gentari & AWS Ink 80MW Wind Energy Deal in Tamil Nadu
- On August 5, 2025, Gentari, a clean energy company signed a deal with Amazon Web Services to supply 80 megawatts of wind power in Tamilnadu.
- The wind farm is expected to become operational by mid-2027. Once active, it will generate approximately 300,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity every year. This renewable energy will help AWS power its cloud infrastructure in India.
- The agreement is part of AWS's larger effort to decarbonize its operations and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. For Gentari, the partnership highlights its growing role in the renewable energy market in Asia.
1448. NTPC Green subsidiary wins 70,000 MT green ammonia order from Solar Energy Corporation
- On August 5, 2025, NTPC REL won an e-reverse auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 70,000 metric tonnes per annum of green ammonia to Krishana Phoschem Limited in Madhya Pradesh, at a cost of ₹51.80 per kg.
- SECI’s broader tender totaling 7.24 lakh MT/Year of green ammonia across 13 locations under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. NTPC REL will be fully responsible for production, logistics and ensuring clean fuel delivery over a multi-year contract.
- The bid demonstrates growing momentum toward sustainable fuel solutions. Green ammonia is crucial for decarbonizing industries like fertilizer production and power generation, helping align with national climate goals.
1449. Nitin Gadkari unveils 29 National Highway projects worth Rs 5,233 crore in Andhra Pradesh
- On August 3, 2025, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways inaugurated 29 National Highway projects across Andhra Pradesh, covering 272 km of total road length with investment of over ₹5,233 crore.
- The projects are part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and aim to eliminate accident prone black spots and rail crossings, reduce logistics costs and enhance connectivity in rural and tribal regions.
- The Projects will decongest urban centers like Tirupati, Nellore and Rayachoty and Andhra Pradesh's vision to become a global logistics hub with plans for 20 new ports and enhanced infrastructure.
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1450. At Rs 25.1 lakh crore, UPI payments hit new high in July
- On 2 Aug 2025, it was reported that UPI transactions reached a record high in July with 1,947 crore transactions worth ₹25.1 lakh crore marking the highest monthly count in India’s digital payments history.
- The surge reflects a 35% year-on-year growth in volume and 22% rise in value, highlighting growing public trust and the expanding role of UPI in everyday transactions.
- The average daily numbers rose to 62.8 crore transactions and ₹80,919 crore in value surpassing June’s figures and signalling steady momentum in digital payment adoption.
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