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1431. Railways open J&K’s Anantnag station for goods transport
- On August 7, 2025, Northern Railway announced the opening of Anantnag railway station in Jammu & Kashmir for the transport of goods, marking a major step toward promoting economic activities in the Kashmir Valley.
- The station is part of the Jammu division and the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, will operate daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to handle all types of goods except petroleum products. Now the Valley has full rail connectivity from Katra to Srinagar, including the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River.
- The project is expected to lower transport costs, improve delivery speed, and give Kashmir’s horticulture, handicrafts, and fresh produce better access to national markets—especially crucial during harsh winters.
1432. Indian Railways Approves ₹309 Cr Budget To Install ‘Kavach’ On 14 Key Rail Sections Of UP & MP To Prevent Accidents
- On August 7, 2025, Indian Railways announced the installation of the Kavach ATP system on the Birlanagar-Udimorh rail route (102 km), as part of a larger ₹309.26 crore safety project covering 14 key railway sections.
- Kavach works by automatically controlling train speed, issuing real-time alerts to drivers, and preventing collisions, even in low-visibility conditions like fog. This move is part of the government’s Zero Tolerance for Safety approach to reduce human errors and enhance operational reliability.
- The project covers critical routes in Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Agra divisions, including sections like Shikohabad-Farrukhabad, Lalitpur-Khajuraho, Aligarh-Harduaganj, and more. Passengers in Gwalior and surrounding areas will soon benefit from safer, more dependable train travel, with implementation targeted for completion by 2025.
1433. India And Russia Sign Protocol To Deepen Industrial Cooperation In Aluminium, Railways, And Mining
- On August 6, 2025, India and Russia held the 11th session of their Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, co-chaired by officials from DPIIT (India) and the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- The session focused on cooperation in aerospace technology, small aircraft engine production, 3D printing, carbon fibre, and critical minerals extraction, aiming to review progress since the 10th session and promote technology transfer, industrial infrastructure, and sustainable development.
- The session concluded with the signing of a Protocol, reaffirming the strategic India-Russia partnership. About 80 delegates from both nations participated. Separately, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister met India’s Ambassador in Moscow, reflecting ongoing high-level defence cooperation in a warm and trusted diplomatic atmosphere.
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1434. Indian Railways partners Indofast Energy to roll out battery swap stations in Hyderabad, Secunderabad
- On August 7, 2025, It was reported that, Indian Railways partnered with Indofast Energy to install 80 battery swapping stations across 25 key railway stations (56 in Secunderabad and 24 in Hyderabad), with plans to add 40 more in the next three months.
- Led by South Central Railway, these swap stations are set up within station premises to support electric two- and three-wheelers, aiming to improve last-mile connectivity for commuters, delivery partners, and ride-sharing operators, while promoting the Railway Board’s e-mobility vision.
- With a vision to reach over one million EV users, Indofast Energy plans to install 10,000+ battery swapping stations across 40+ cities in the next three years a major stride toward building a cleaner and more efficient urban transport ecosystem.
1435. भारत की सबसे लम्बी दूरी की ट्रेन हिमसागर एक्सप्रेस (जम्मू से कन्याकुमारी तक) को पहली बार हरी झंडी दिखाई गई।
- 3 अक्टूबर 1984 को जम्मू-कश्मीर से 16317 / 16318 हिमसागर एक्सप्रेस को पहली बार हरी झंडी दिखाकर कन्याकुमारी के लिए रवाना किया गया था, और यह उस समय देश की सबसे लंबी दूरी तय करने वाली ट्रेन थी।
- यह ट्रेन जम्मू-कश्मीर के कटड़ा से चलकर तमिलनाडु के कन्याकुमारी तक 3,790 किमी की दूरी 73 घंटों में तय करती है, और मार्ग में 69 रेलवे स्टेशनों पर रुकती है।
- हिमसागर एक्सप्रेस 12 राज्यों से होकर गुजरती है , जम्मू-कश्मीर, पंजाब, हरियाणा, दिल्ली, उत्तर प्रदेश, राजस्थान, मध्य प्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, आंध्र प्रदेश, तेलंगाना, केरल और तमिलनाडु। यह ट्रेन वर्तमान में दुनिया में 35वीं, और भारत में तीसरी सबसे लंबी दूरी तय करने वाली ट्रेन है।
1436. Northern Railway Signs PPA with THDC for 400 MW Hydro Power to Achieve Net Zero by 2030
- On July 31, 2025, Northern Railway signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with THDC India Limited (THDCIL) for 400 MW of hydroelectric power to move towards becoming a Net Zero carbon emitter by 2030.
- The agreement was signed in Rishikesh between Northern Railway’s CEDE and THDCIL’s. The power will come from the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (1200 MW) in Arunachal Pradesh. Northern Railway has already secured 621 MW of renewable energy from other developers, and this deal further boosts its green power capacity.
- The initiative supports Indian Railways’ sustainability goals, ensures a steady supply of clean energy, and aligns with India’s climate commitments under the “Panchamrit” announced at COP26.
1437. 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.
1438. 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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1439. 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.
1440. 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.