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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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1681. Tamil Nadu Rolls Out Rural Roads And Housing Push, Centre Funds Rs 1,837 Crore Under PM Gram Sadak Yojana
- On June 30, 2025, Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹8,000 crore to develop 20,000 km of village roads under the Mudalvarin Grama Saalaigal Membattu Thittam scheme with nearly 12,600 km completed so far.
- Central and state funds are being used to build more than 4,180 km of rural roads and 83 bridges across nearly every district through the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
- The scheme targets rural hamlets in all districts aiming to eliminate hut dwellings by 2030. Over 72,000 homes have been completed and up to 200,000 are planned across the state.
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1682. NLC India to Develop 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project
- On June 30, 2025, NLC India has secured a Letter of Award from NTPC to build a 450 MW inter state wind solar hybrid project under a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement.
- The project will be spread across two locations, 300 MW in Bikaner, Rajasthan and 150 MW in Bhuj, Gujarat showcasing a strategic regional approach.
- NLC aims to get the full hybrid power capacity up and running within 24 months from the PPA signing, underscoring a swift push into renewable energy.
1683. Tripura CM Manik Saha Inaugurates Cyber Crime Police Station, Urges Public Vigilance And Training
- On June 29, 2025, Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated a Cyber Crime Police Station in A.D. Nagar, Agartala, emphasising the need for public awareness and technical training to combat rising cybercrimes like digital arrests and financial fraud
- CM highlighted the complexity of cybercrime, likening it to “fighting with shadows,” and noted the operational 24-hour state helpline (112) and national helpline (1930) to address issues like OTP scams and data theft
- The police station, staffed with SP and Deputy SP rank officers, aims to strengthen Tripura’s response to cyber threats, with ongoing officer training and a call for vigilance in border areas.
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1684. DRDO's Light Tank ‘Zorawar’ Completes High-Altitude Trials, Extended Range up to 150 km
- On 29 June 2025, It was reported that, DRDO, along with Indian industry, brought three key defence projects—Zorawar Light Tank, Extended-Range Pinaka MBRL, and FICV—to their final trial stages, aimed for Army deployment in high-altitude regions like Ladakh and North Sikkim.
- The 25-ton Zorawar Light Tank, named after Dogra General Zorawar Singh, featured amphibious capabilities, completed high-altitude trials, and was ready for user trials. Costing ₹50–60 crore per unit, the Army placed an initial order for 60 tanks, with a total requirement of 300.
- The indigenous projects, addressing mobility, firepower, and infantry transport needs, marked a major step towards self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in the defence sector, offering the Army modern, terrain-specific and longer-range combat capabilities.
1685. Centre declares new NH in Sikkim boosting border connectivity
- On June 29, 2025, the Indian government designated the 23-km Melli-Singtam stretch in Sikkim as National Highway 210 (NH-210), enhancing connectivity in the Eastern Himalayas, as formalized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- NH-210, running parallel to NH-10 along the Teesta River, will be developed by NHIDCL, offering an alternative route critical for civilian traffic, trade, and national security near China, Nepal, and Bhutan borders.
- Sikkim CM advocacy, and Sikkim's MP coordination with central agencies secured this approval, addressing the state’s landslide-prone connectivity issues.
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1686. Telangana govt, Army signs MoU for elevated corridors
- On June 28, 2025, the Ministry of Defence and Telangana state government signed an MoU for constructing two elevated corridors from Paradise Junction to Shamirpet (18.14 km) and Paradise Junction to Dairy Farm Road (5.32 km) in Secunderabad.
- Under the agreement, the MoD handed over 65.038 acres of defence land, while the state government provided 435 acres in return, and the HMDA took responsibility to build the corridors in PPP mode.
- The corridors will ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity to northern Telangana towns, and reduce travel time for commuters passing through key areas like West Marredpally, Karkhana, Tirumulgherry, Bolarum, Alwal, Hakimpet, Thumkunta, Secunderabad, Tadbund, and Bowenpally.
1687. Union minister Vaishnaw flags off Purulia–Bankura–Howrah MEMU train: ‘101 stations being upgraded’
- Union Railway Minister on 28 June, 2025 virtually inaugurated the first Purulia–Bankura–Howrah MEMU train via Masagram, highlighting the Centre’s drive to expand and modernise rail networks.
- Minister, noted that currently the rail investment in West Bengal has risen from around rupees 4,380 crore in 2009–14 to about rupees 14,000 crore.
- The new service revives the historic Bankura–Damodar link, covering 283 km at a fare of just Rs 60—cheaper than the Rs 65 Kharagpur route. The new train, with a fare of just ₹60, provided cleaner, faster connectivity for commuters, students, and traders, boosting tourism and economic activity across Purulia, Bankura, Hooghly, and Howrah districts.
1688. Amit Shah inaugurates Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad
- On June 29, 2025, Union Home Minister inaugurated the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a long-pending demand of turmeric farmers from the region.
- The event was attended by Union Coal and Mines Minister , Union MoS (Home), BJP MP, Nizamabad MP , and other party leaders.
- The Turmeric Board, first promised by Prime Minister, has received ₹200 crore funding for crop quality improvement, research, and enhancing farmers' income.
1689. Guwahati Smart City: Rs 422 crore projects completed, Rs 633 crore nearing completion
- On June 28, 2025, Assam Chief Minister reviewed Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSCL) projects, announcing that Rs 422 crore worth of projects are completed and Rs 633 crore are nearing completion, positioning Guwahati as the “Gateway to Southeast Asia".
- Key initiatives include the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development, over 2,000 CCTV cameras for an Intelligent City Surveillance System, and energy-efficient LED streetlights, with 11,000 of 20,667 smart streetlights already installed, enhancing urban mobility and safety.
- The Rs 370 crore riverfront project, covering a 1.3-km stretch, aims to create a world-class recreational space, while ongoing projects focus on e-governance and sustainability, though past reports noted challenges like underutilised equipment and Guwahati’s 96th ranking among 100 smart cities.
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1690. DRDO's Triple Boost: India's New Missiles, AI Labs Mark Defence Leap
- On 28 June 2025, It was reported that, three key missile systems (MP-ATGM, Astra-2, and VSHORAD) successfully completed their final trials in India, marking a milestone in the country’s defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- The MP-ATGM (30 kg, over 3 km range) is ready for Army induction, the Astra-2 (150–160 km range) successfully cleared trials for Tejas jets, and the VSHORAD (500 m to 5 km range) completed high-altitude tests with only seasonal trials pending.
- DRDO labs became AI-enabled nationwide, improving defence R&D speed. Overboard oxygen manufacturing for fighters began in Bangalore, and the defence sector (both public and private) received a major push towards indigenous production.