Government Approves ₹10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund for Airlines Amid West Asia Conflict

ONGC to Reserve 50% of 1.75 MMT Mangaluru Storage for Strategic Petroleum Reserves

ONGC will reserve 50% of its 1.75 MMT Mangaluru oil storage facility as strategic storage, while the rest will be used commercially. India's current storage capacity covers 74 days of net crude import requirements, and the government is planning 6.5 MMT more at Chandikhol and Padur. This is a key energy-security move relevant to infrastructure and strategic reserves questions.

Cabinet Approves ₹8,970 Cr, 135.87 km NH-15 Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor with ELF for IAF

The Union Cabinet approved a 135.87 km, ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam, developed on BOT toll mode. It includes an emergency landing facility (ELF) for IAF, five bypasses, and connectivity to 8 PM Gati Shakti economic nodes. This project is a high-yield topic for Prelims data and Mains infrastructure/regional development.

Cabinet Approves ₹13,041 Cr for Railway Multi-Tracking & NH-22 Highway to Decongest Howrah-Chennai Route

The Union Cabinet approved four railway multi-tracking projects and a four-lane highway project worth ₹13,041 crore to decongest the Howrah-Chennai high density route and improve connectivity in Bihar. These projects will add 410 km to the railway network and boost freight capacity by 76 MTPA, linking ports and industrial hubs.

India's Proposed 28 MT Crude, 9 MT LNG, 4 MT LPG Strategic Fuel Reserves

India is considering a decade-long strategic fuel programme to add 28 MT crude, 9 MT LNG and 4 MT LPG storage to buffer energy shocks. The plan is still a proposal, and analysts stress that storage alone cannot ensure energy security—deliverability through ships, pipelines and governance matters equally.

India's 67% LPG Imports from US: WLGA CEO Stresses Diversification, Storage Expansion, Freight Cost Management

India's heavy reliance on US LPG (67% of imports) is not a comprehensive solution to supply disruptions. The World Liquid Gas Association CEO recommends diversifying sources (Canada, Algeria, etc.), expanding domestic storage capacity, and actively managing freight costs to buffer against market volatility.

₹37,500 Cr Coal Gasification Package: 7 Applications from Adani, NTPC, Others Received by Coal Ministry

The Coal Ministry received 7 applications for coal gasification projects under a ₹37,500 crore package approved by the Union Cabinet. Major players like Adani Enterprises and NTPC are among the bidders, aiming to produce urea, synthetic natural gas, and syngas. This scheme is crucial for India's energy security and coal utilization strategy.

LPG Subsidy: Non-eKYC Households to Get Only 5/10 kg Cylinders at Market Price from Oct 1 2026

From October 1, 2026, households that haven't completed biometric Aadhaar authentication (eKYC) will only receive 5 or 10 kg LPG cylinders at market price, losing access to subsidized 14.2 kg refills. This move aims to rationalize subsidies but may burden non-compliant consumers, especially in rural areas.

Indian Railways Targets 3,000 MT Freight by 2030 with HDN Multitracking & 3rd DFC

Indian Railways' freight revenue (over 65% of total earnings) is vital for subsidising passenger travel. To counter road competition and reduce India's high logistics cost (12-13% of GDP), Railways is quadrupling its high-density networks and building dedicated freight corridors. The ambitious 3,000 million tonne freight loading target by 2030 hinges on decongesting HDNs and expanding DFCs.