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1491. Avaada to invest ₹5,000 crore for 1 GW renewable energy projects in Bihar
- On July 30, 2025, Avaada Group committed ₹5,000 crore for renewable energy projects in Bihar. This includes the development of 1 GW capacity, primarily in solar and wind power.
- An MoU signed between Avaada and the Bihar government, highlighting a public-private effort to boost clean energy infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions in the state.
- The project aims to generate employment, attract further investments and help meet local electricity demands sustainably.
1492. India’s digital payments index rises sharply to 493.22, says RBI
- On July 28, 2025 the RBI announced that its Digital Payments Index (DPI) rose to 493.22 in March 2025, from 465.33 in September 2024, reflecting India’s growing digital payment adoption.
- The surge was driven by stronger payment infrastructure, UPI growth, increased QR code usage, and digital banking access, underpinned by initiatives like Digital India.
- The index shows over a fourfold rise since 2018, highlighting a national shift toward a digital economy and aiding RBI in future policy planning.
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1493. DRDO conducts two consecutive flight-tests of Pralay missile to validate range precision
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting two consecutive flight trials of the 'PRALAY' missile on July 28 and 29, 2025 from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
- According to DRDO, both missiles followed their intended trajectories with precision and struck the designated target points with pinpoint accuracy. These tests were part of the User Evaluation Trials aimed at validating both the maximum and minimum range capabilities of the missile system.
- The PRALAY is a Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) specifically designed for battlefield use. Developed by the DRDO, it has been tailored to meet the operational needs of the Indian Army and Air Force. The missile comes equipped with several advanced features - Range, Payload, Fuel and speed and Mobility.
1494. Canarys Powers India’s First-of-Its-Kind Urban Flood Management Cell, Inaugurated by Hon’ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur
- : On July 29, 2025, It was reported that, the Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) was inaugurated on July 23, 2025, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by CM Yogi Adityanath to strengthen city-level flood preparedness.
- Powered by Canarys Automations’ U-FFEWS, it uses real-time data, sensors, and predictive models to manage and mitigate urban flooding through early alerts and planning.
- The initiative ensures reduced waterlogging, safer commutes, and better disaster response, forming a tech-driven foundation for resilient urban infrastructure.
1495. Singapore-Based EST Invests $128 Million in Velosting to Accelerate India's Cloud GPU Infrastructure for AI & Gaming
- On July 29, 2025, Singapore-based venture capital firm EST announced a strategic investment of $128 million USD in Velosting, a fast-growing Indian cloud service provider, to boost the country’s digital infrastructure and cloud GPU capacity. The partnership marks a major step toward supporting India's demand for AI, gaming, and enterprise workloads.
- Velosting delivers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and private cloud solutions, and this funding will enable the rollout of high-performance GPU nodes across edge and Tier 3 data centers. The infrastructure aims to serve developers, startups, gamers, and enterprises with on-demand GPU-as-a-service, ensuring ultra-low latency performance.
- With this partnership, Velosting will become a pan-India GPU cloud leader, bridging digital infrastructure gaps and enabling AI innovation, cloud gaming, and localized data sovereignty. According to CTO Dr. Pawanpreet Singh, the investment will accelerate their Tier 3 edge data center rollout and expand GPU access to underserved regions—fueling India's digital-first future.
1496. DPIIT ties up with Ather Energy to boost EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem
- On July 29, 2025, The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has partnered with Ather Energy to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and promote a cleaner mobility ecosystem in India.
- Ather will help identify and mentor Support for Startups working on sustainable transportation technologies, aligning with the government’s push for innovation in green mobility.
- The collaboration supports India’s Clean Energy Focus, broader goals of reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the domestic EV supply chain.
1497. Hyderabad startup Stardour successfully test fires India’s 1st Hydrogen-Oxygen propulsion engine
- On July 28, 2025, Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Stardour announced it has successfully test-fired India’s first in-house hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine. The test took place at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in India’s sustainable space propulsion capabilities.
- The eco-friendly engine will power Stardour’s upcoming orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) named Lucas, designed to operate in LEO, GEO, and deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars. OTVs serve as space tugs that reposition satellites, perform refuelling, spacecraft repair, life extension, and debris removal essential for the future of in-space logistics.
- Founded in 2020 by Sankarsh Chanda and led by ex-ISRO scientist Rama Rao, Stardour is working on green propulsion and reusable spacecraft. The success was praised by IISc professor Pratikash Panda as a breakthrough in sustainable space innovation, positioning India as a leader in autonomous in-orbit mobility and eco-friendly propulsion technologies.
1498. Punjab: To boost tourism: ₹25cr heritage project approved for Hussainiwala
- On July 28, 2025, The Punjab government and Union Ministry of Tourism approved a ₹25 crore project to develop Hussainiwala, a historic border town in Ferozepur, to boost heritage tourism.
- Tourism Infrastructure Boost Plans include improving access roads, lighting, landscaping and visitor facilities around the national memorial dedicated to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
- The project aims to honor freedom fighters and attract more visitors by enhancing the memorial’s visibility and preserving its historical importance.
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1499. Make In India Push: Indian Railways Exports Surge To Australia, UK, France And Beyond
- Railways Minister said on 27 July, 2025, that Indian Railways is rapidly emerging as a major exporter of bogies, coaches, locomotives, and propulsion systems under the "Make in India, Make for the World" Vision. The minister visited Alstom's Savli facility in Vadodara, which is a key manufacturing hub for railway rolling stock in India.
- Since 2016, India has successfully exported 1,002 rail cars for various international projects, reinforcing the country’s position as a trusted supplier of modern rail systems. As many as 450 rail cars were manufactured at Savli and exported to Australia for the Queensland Metro project.
- The Savli unit has also successfully exported over 3,800 bogies to countries including Germany, Egypt, Sweden, Australia, and Brazil, along with more than 4,000 flatpacks (modules) supplied to Austria. The Maneja unit has made a significant contribution by exporting over 5,000 propulsion systems to various global projects.
- Speaking to the media, the Union Minister stated that the impact of the "Make in India and Make for the World" initiatives is clearly visible in the Indian Railways manufacturing sector.
1500. India successfully test-fires its first quasi-ballistic Pralay missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast
- India successfully test-fired its indigenous short-range ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on 28 July, 2025.
- Developed by the DRDO, Pralay is a state-of-the-art quasi-ballistic, surface-to-surface missile engineered for high-precision strikes in conventional battlefield scenarios. It has a strike range between 150 and 500 kilometres and is designed specifically to defeat missile interceptor systems.
- The missile carries a conventional warhead weighing between 350 and 700 kilograms and is designed to strike command centres, logistics hubs, and enemy airbases with high accuracy.
- The Pralay missile is seen as a major boost for India's short-range conventional strike capabilities, particularly in high-stakes border scenarios. It is intended to equip both the Indian Army and Air Force with greater tactical flexibility during rapid military escalations.