Ved Singh

Tracking India’s hyper-growth era. 🏗️

- Megaprojects & Infra
- Geopolitics & Foreign Policy
- Macroeconomics & Politics

Daily insights on Bharat 2.0. 🇮🇳

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🛣️ The 464 km Raipur–Visakhapatnam Expressway is using smart green engineering to build through dense forests.

- The Tunnel: A 2.8 km twin tunnel runs beneath a tiger reserve to keep animal habitats untouched.
- The Protections: Includes special animal overpasses, canopy bridges, and noise barriers.
- The Impact: Slashes travel time from 13 to 6 hours while safeguarding forest wildlife.

#RaipurVisakhapatnamExpressway #EcoCorridor #Infrastructure #Wildlife #GreenHighway

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is entering electronics manufacturing with a ₹5,000 crore investment to become a Tier-1 supplier:

- Coimbatore Campus: Building a 40-acre manufacturing campus in Coimbatore, supported by R&D hubs in Bengaluru.
- Job Creation: Expected to generate 5,000 high-tech jobs over five years.
- Core Focus: Producing EV powertrains, ADAS components, robotics, power electronics, and connected-vehicle technology.

#LarsenToubro #Coimbatore #Electronics #EV #MakeInIndia

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India accounts for 42% of global vaccine production, according to the WHO Global Vaccine Market Report 2024:

- Top Indian Suppliers: Serum Institute of India leads globally with 24%, followed by Bharat Biotech (11%) and Biological E (7%).
- Global Comparison: Bio Farma holds 9%, while Pfizer and Sanofi account for 6% each.
- Global Hub: Indian manufacturers collectively deliver over 4 out of 10 vaccine doses worldwide, primarily for low- and middle-income nations.

#Pharma #Vaccines #SerumInstitute #WHO #MakeInIndia

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The Amrit Bharat Express delivers unmatched acceleration with its dual-loco push-pull setup:

- 12,000 HP Push-Pull: Dual WAP-5/WAP-7 locomotives enable rapid acceleration up to 130 km/h.
- Jerk-Free Design: Semi-permanent couplers and streamlined locos minimize drag and operational delays.
- Non-AC Superfast: Brings high-speed, affordable travel to non-AC passenger routes across India.

#AmritBharatExpress #IndianRailways #WAP5 #PushPull #HighSpeedIndia

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The Delhi government has announced a free 1-year residential JEE and NEET coaching program for Class 12 government school students:

- Dakshana Foundation Partnership: Provides 100% free coaching, food, and accommodation at the Dakshana Valley campus in Pune.
- Eligibility: Open to Class 12 Science students in Delhi government and aided schools based on Class 10 marks and family income.
Selection via JDST 2027: Candidates will be selected through the Joint Dakshana Selection Test in December 2026.

#DelhiGovt #JEE #NEET #Education #DelhiNews

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India has achieved near-universal banking coverage, according to Ministry of Finance data:

- Near-Universal Reach: 99.92% of inhabited villages (6,00,868 out of 6,01,328) now have a banking outlet within a 5-km radius.
- Robust Infrastructure: Supported by over 1.81 lakh bank branches, 17.36 lakh Business Correspondents, and 1.65 lakh IPPB centers.
- Financial Inclusion Surge: PMJDY accounts crossed 58.77 crore, holding total deposits of ₹3.12 lakh crore.

#FinancialInclusion #PMJDY #BankingSector #IndianEconomy #DigitalIndia

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The Indian economy is set to cross the $5-trillion mark in FY29, according to IMF projections cited by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament:

- IMF Projection: India’s nominal GDP is forecasted to reach $5.1 trillion by FY29 (2028–29) as per the World Economic Outlook database.
- Broad-Based Growth: Driven by public capex, tax reforms (GST/Income Tax), infrastructure expansion, and PM GatiShakti.
- Strategic Pillars: Key growth drivers include domestic manufacturing (PLI schemes), MSME support, digital infrastructure, and expanded FTAs.

#IndianEconomy #IMF #NirmalaSitharaman #GDPGrowth

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The Indian government (MeitY) has summoned Meta executives over major safety and moderation failures:

- Child Safety: Questioning Meta over CSAM handling and ads promoting illegal content on Instagram.
- WhatsApp Usernames: Scrutinizing the upcoming feature over risks of fraud, cybercrime, and impersonation.
- Account Takedowns: Demanding answers after automated moderation glitches removed high-profile posts, including PM Modi's.

#Meta #MeitY #WhatsApp #CyberSecurity

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has drawn over $40.8 billion in foreign currency inflows since June 2026 to stabilize the rupee:

- Diaspora Surge: Over 90% ($36.73B) came via FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI's special swap facility.
- Diversified Capital: Includes $2.58B in offshore bank borrowings and $1.52B through PSUs' External Commercial Borrowings.
- Rupee Cushion: Boosts foreign exchange reserves and banking liquidity to cushion the currency against global market volatility.

#RBI #Rupee #Forex #NRI #IndianEconomy

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India has mastered the core technologies to build a 6th-generation unmanned fighter jet, according to Tejas chief designer Dr. Kota Harinarayana:

- Ghatak Base: Utilizes DRDO’s Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) / Ghatak program to build a stealthy, autonomous flying-wing UCAV.
- Flying-Wing Mastery: Flight-tested scale models (SWiFT) to validate complex, tailless aerodynamic control.
- Govt Nod Awaited: Foundational stealth and autonomous tech is ready, awaiting formal government approval.

#DRDO #RPSA #Ghatak #UCAV #Tejas #MakeInIndia

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India proposes mandatory Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) tech in all new vehicles from October 1, 2028:

- All Vehicles Included: Covers two-wheelers, cars, buses, and trucks under the new AIS-230 safety standard.
- Dedicated Spectrum: Operates on the license-exempt 5.875–5.925 GHz band via C-V2X.
- Proactive Safety: Real-time warnings for blind corners, sudden braking, wrong-way driving, and emergency vehicles.

#RoadSafety #MoRTH #V2V #TechNews

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India’s solar energy capacity has expanded by ~57.5-fold over the last 12 years:

- 12-Year Surge: Installed capacity rose from 2.82 GW in June 2014 to 162.15 GW in June 2026.
- Massive Adoption: Driven by government schemes, over 50 lakh households have installed rooftop solar panels.
- Rapid Addition: Added a record 44.61 GW in FY26 alone, solidifying solar as India's leading renewable source.

#SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat