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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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901. Delhi crosses 17,000 rooftop solar installations; CM Rekha Gupta urges citizens to go solar
- On October 12, 2025 It was reported that, As of September 2025, more than 17,000 rooftop solar plants have been installed in Delhi under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, promoted by Chief Minister to expand renewable energy use.
- Delhi residents receive combined subsidies of ₹1.08 lakh for a 3 kW plant, reducing electricity bills to zero for 500-unit consumers and earning ₹900 monthly incentives; BSES and Tata Power discoms are expanding adoption through outreach and net-metering schemes.
- BSES discoms have energised over 11,100 connections adding 228 MW, planning 52,000 more in FY 2025–26, while Tata Power Delhi has crossed 100 MW with 6,300 systems positioning Delhi among India’s top solar-powered cities.
902. Dy CM unveils Rs 81-cr water & irrigation projects in Haroli
- On October 11, 2025 Deputy CM of Himanchal Pradesh inaugurated multiple drinking water and irrigation projects worth ₹81 crore in Haroli, Una district, aiming to improve water access and agricultural productivity.
- Deputy CM announced the ₹75 crore Lift Drinking Water Scheme Beet Area Phase-Two, sourcing water from the Swan River via a 43-km main pipeline and 80-km network to serve 28 villages.
- Deputy CM also inaugurated additional lift schemes for 10,000 residents, revealed new ₹100 crore and ₹175 crore irrigation projects, confirmed environmental clearance for the ₹2,000 crore Bulk Drug Park, and launched a Haroli-Una-Shimla bus service to boost connectivity.
903. Brajesh Pathak launches devpt projects worth 2.1cr in capital
- On October 11, 2025 Deputy CM oo Uttar Pradesh inaugurated 14 development projects worth ₹2.17 crore in Lucknow under the Uttar Pradesh Rapid Economic Development Scheme 2024–25.
- Deputy CM along with BJP leaders and city officials, highlighted that projects are planned with long-term vision, ensuring Lucknow’s growth meets international standards and benefits citizens directly.
- The projects include works worth ₹83 lakh in Lucknow Cantonment and ₹1.34 crore in Lucknow Central, covering ring roads, overbridges, metro expansion, and railway station beautification to improve connectivity and urban development.
904. PM Modi lays foundation for modern fish market and integrated aqua park in Odisha
- Prime Minister of India on October 11, 2025 virtually laid the foundation stones for a modern wholesale fish market in Bhubaneswar and an integrated aqua park at Hirakud in Odisha’s Sambalpur district.
- According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the wholesale fish market will be developed over six acres at Pandara on the city’s outskirts at a cost of ₹59.13 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The project is a joint venture of the Centre and the state government.
- The Project will benefit 143 traders and create indirect employment for nearly 2,000 people. The project, supported by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), is expected to be completed by November 2027.
905. 10th steel bridge launched for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project
- On October,12,2025, It was Reported that, The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has successfully completed the launch of its 10th steel bridge in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- The bridge, spanning 60 meters in length, was launched over a western railway facility (laundry) situated adjacent to the railway tracks.
- The bridge, which weighs 485 metric tons, measuring 12 metres in height and 11.4 metres in width, was fabricated at a dedicated workshop in Wardha (Nagpur, Maharashtra) and transported to Ahmedabad using specially designed trailers.
906. India's Smartphone Exports Touch $13.4 Billion In First Half Of FY26, Up 59%
- On 10 October, 2025, It was reported that, In the first half of FY26 (April–September 2025), India’s smartphone exports reach $13.4 billion, marking a 59% rise from $8.5 billion in the same period last year. September alone records the highest monthly export value of $1.7 billion.
- Apple drives the surge with iPhone exports worth $10 billion, contributing over 75% of total shipments under the PLI scheme. The US emerges as the key market, with exports tripling from $258 million to $900 million in September 2025.
- Smartphones remain a major strength in India’s export sector despite global trade headwinds. The PLI scheme for Apple ends in March 2026, while Samsung’s participation has concluded. Experts note that sustained growth depends on policy stability and US China trade outcomes.
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907. Navy commissions ‘Trinetra’ Static Firing Facility in Andhra
- On 10 October, 2025, the Indian Navy inaugurates a state-of-the-art Static Firing Facility named ‘Trinetra’ at Naval Station Bheemunipatnam in Visakhapatnam. The facility is designed to enhance the Navy’s capability in testing and evaluating weapon systems domestically.
- Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, presides over the commissioning ceremony. The indigenously developed facility reduces reliance on foreign OEMs, enabling independent life-extension testing and ensuring sustained operational readiness of naval armament systems.
- ‘Trinetra’ enables scientific assessment of missiles, rockets, and related systems by recording key performance parameters. It marks a major milestone in India’s naval testing infrastructure and strengthens the Navy’s contribution to Atmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous defence innovation and technological self-reliance.
908. Mining Department collects record revenue of ₹4,404.98 crore by October 8
- On 10 October, 2025 it was reported that, as of October 8, 2025, the Rajasthan Mining Department reports record revenue collection of ₹4,404.98 crore ₹60 crore higher than the same period last fiscal year marking the highest-ever revenue for this stage of the financial year.
- Principal Secretary T. Ravikant and Director of Mines Mahavir Prasad Meena lead coordinated efforts to boost revenue. Despite strikes in July and August, 2025, improved monitoring, review meetings, and stricter enforcement help enhance collection performance across the mining and geology department.
- The department targets ₹12,980 crore revenue for 2025–26, compared to ₹9,228.21 crore last fiscal. Measures include reviewing amnesty schemes, penalising illegal mining, and recovering RCC/ERCC dues. Financial Advisor Girish Kachhara oversees daily revenue progress reporting to achieve the set target.
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909. THDC India Signs Rs 13,200 Crore MoU with Gujarat Government for 2,210 MW Anjan Kund Pumped Storage Project
- On 9 October 2025, THDC India Limited signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gujarat at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Mehsana to develop the 2,210 MW Anjan Kund Pumped Storage Project in Dang district, worth about Rs 13,200 crore.
- The MoU is exchanged in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister, Union Minister and THDCIL CMD R.K. Vishnoi. The Government of Gujarat provides support while THDCIL undertakes project development, emphasizing large-scale energy storage and renewable power integration.
- THDCIL, a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna PSU jointly owned by NTPC and the Uttar Pradesh Government, showcases its innovation and leadership in pumped storage technology. The Anjan Kund project strengthens Gujarat’s renewable infrastructure and ensures stable, round-the-clock clean energy supply.
910. After IWT suspension, Centre clears strategic J&K Sawalkot project
- On 11 October 2025 It was reported that, months after the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, the Centre gives environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Sawalkot hydroelectric project on the Chenab River in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, strengthening India’s strategic use of western river waters.
- The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) is constructing the Rs 31,380 crore run-of-the-river project in two stages. It features a 192.5-metre-high gravity dam, underground powerhouse, and advanced water conductor systems to generate about 7,534 million units of electricity every year.
- The project spans 1,401 hectares, affecting 13 villages and 1,500 families, for whom NHPC proposes resettlement with housing and livelihood support. Once completed, it becomes Jammu and Kashmir’s largest hydropower project, improving India’s control and storage of Chenab waters under IWT provisions.