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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102243) | |
1671. Toy story 2.0: Gujarat steps up to play
- Gujarat’s strong plastics and engineering infrastructure has enabled manufacturers like Aditi Toys to expand rapidly (30–40% CAGR). From April onward, these companies are launching exports to the US and Europe, supported by state plans for a dedicated toy park and cluster development.
- States like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and NCR have emerged as major toy-manufacturing canters, with currently 1,400+ toy factories in India holding BIS licenses. Gujarat alone has seen around 100 new toy units set up.
- National Growth in Production- India now has over 1,400 toy factories operating with BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) licenses which greatly improved toy safety and shifted demand toward compliant local manufacturing
- Toy imports from China dropped sharply—from $214 million in FY2013 to $41.6 million in FY2024—while domestic producers now capture over 50% of India’s ₹8,000 crore retail toy market, up from just 20% in 2019.
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1672. Rs 141.82 crore sanctioned for tribal welfare under DAJGUA: Tripura Minister
- On July 1, 2025, Tripura announced Rs 141.82 crore sanctioned under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) for tribal welfare across 392 revenue villages over five years.
- Key allocations include Rs 81.69 crore for hostels, marketing centers, and FRA cells, Rs 14.28 crore for 119 Anganwadi Centres, Rs 1.12 crore for fish farming, Rs 2.36 crore for horticulture, and Rs 42.37 crore for electricity connections to 7,677 households and 512 public places
- The initiatives align with PM's vision for holistic tribal development through schemes like PM-JANMAN, focusing on education, healthcare, and livelihoods, with Nath emphasizing quality education and youth engagement via events like quiz competitions.
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1673. NTPC Green Energy commissions further 64.7 MW Khavda-I Solar PV Project
- On July 1, 2025, NTPC Green Energy declared the final 64.7 MW segment of its massive 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar power plant is officially operational.
- Marks the third phase to come online after 110.25 MW began operations on June 6 and 146.7 MW on June 28 completing the project's rollout.
- NTPC Green now has around 288.9 MW of solar power commissioned across Khavda solar projects highlighting their ambitious clean energy expansion.
1674. Indian Railways launches 'RailOne' super app: How it helps passengers
- On June 1, 2025, Indian Railways launches the "RailOne" app for combining ticket booking, PNR status, train schedules, coach info, food orders and complaint services in one place.
- Login made simple Users can log in using existing "RailConnect" or "UTS" accounts or choose easy options like MPIN or biometric login.
- The app provides Real time help on the go, live train tracking, instant updates, onboard services and refund support all within a single platform.
1675. Indian Railways updates tatkal booking: Aadhaar, OTP must from today
- On June 1, 2025, Indian Railways makes Aadhaar authentication mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings, passengers will also need to verify their identity using an OTP sent to their Aadhaar linked mobile number.
- Reservation charts will now be prepared 8 hours before a train scheduled departure instead of the current 4 hours, helping passengers get earlier confirmation of their booking or waitlist status.
- A slight fare hike will come into effect 1 paisa per kilometer for non AC coaches and 2 paisa per kilometer for AC coaches.
1676. US-China tariff war opens door for India to emerge as global toy export hub
- on 13 April President of the Toy Association of India announced that India’s toy exports rose from $40 million (2014-15) to $152 million (2023-24). US toy market worth $41.7 billion a great opportunity for India competes with China on price and quality. supported by policy changes and quality improvement efforts under the Make in India initiative.
- The U.S. has imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese toy imports (earlier accounted for 77% of U.S. toy imports), opening a major opportunity for India to become a global toy export hub.
- Toy imports from China to India dropped sharply from $235 million in FY20 to $41 million in FY24 due to stricter import controls and domestic production scaling up
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1677. Assam CM inaugurates Rs 3-crore development projects in Dharapur
- On June 30, 2025, Assam Chief Minister inaugurated Rs 3 crore development projects, including a community hall and library, at the historic Durga temple in Dharapur, emphasising community consent for development initiatives.
- The first phase, costing Rs 60 lakh, covers 5,000 square feet, with an additional Rs 40 lakh assured for timely progress, and the second phase will expand the facility to 15,000 square feet based on local input.
- Speaking at the event, CM addressed local concerns, including the Kulsi hydroelectric project and a logistics park at Dora Beel, stressing that development requires public approval.
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1678. Indian Railways Introduces Onboard Shopping on 125 Trains
- The Jaipur division of North Western Railway has launched a new initiative in 125 trains to enhance passenger convenience, as passengers can now purchase essential daily-use items during their train journey.
- Authorised vendors in uniform will be present on these trains, providing passengers with items such as soap, toothbrushes, sanitary pads, diapers, mobile chargers, USB cables, stationery, cosmetics, children’s clothing, and toys directly at their seats, and are permitted to sell goods only until 9 pm.
- On the one hand, it will provide passengers with necessary items on the train itself, while on the other hand, it will help control unauthorised vendors.
1679. India launches MY Bharat 2.0 portal to bridge gaps in jobs, skilling and civic engagement
- On June 30, 2025, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi , the Department of Youth Affairs and Digital India Corporation signed an MoU to launch the MY Bharat 2.0 platform, aimed at enhancing youth skilling and engagement.
- The initiative builds on the government’s earlier Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, which was launched in 2023 as a unified portal to bring together youth engagement programmes.
- The platform was designed to help young Indians navigate career guidance, jobs, internships, community service, and mentorship, making it a smart, inclusive, and responsive national digital initiative.
1680. India pavilion inaugurated in New York to celebrate 200 Years of Assam Tea
- On June 29, 2025, Assam’s Chief Secretary inaugurated the India Pavilion at New York’s Summer Fancy Food Show, marking 200 years of Assam Tea’s global journey and showcasing Assam’s tea heritage and innovation.
- In 2024-25, Assam exported over 100 million kg of tea to more than 90 countries, generating nearly $285 million, with major markets including the UK, Russia, UAE, Germany, Iraq, and China, supported by the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre’s 250 million kg annual trade.
- The Assam government also announced plans for a 'Heritage to Wellness' Tea Showcase across the US, MoUs with American universities and retailers, and future collaborations using AI and blockchain to improve traceability and sustainability in the tea trade.
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