Haryana Approves 'Make in Haryana 2026' Industrial Policy Targeting ₹5 Lakh Crore Investment & 10 Lakh Jobs, Mandates CNG/Electric Vehicles for Aggregators

E20 Ethanol Fuel Used in 4 Crore Vehicles; Flex-Fuel Engines to End ₹22 Lakh Cr Fuel Imports

E20 ethanol-blended petrol is being used in 4 crore four-wheelers and 20 million two-wheelers without harming vehicles and with improved mileage. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that automobile companies will produce flex-fuel engines capable of running on 100% ethanol, potentially saving ₹22 lakh crore in fuel imports and boosting farmers' income through higher maize prices.

Bihar Targets 24 GW Renewable Energy by 2030 with ₹1.38 Lakh Crore Solar Investment Plan

Bihar, facing severe energy deficits and high power purchase costs, has announced a ₹1.38 lakh crore investment plan to achieve 24 GW renewable energy capacity and 6 GWh energy storage by 2030. The plan aims to meet projected peak demand of 11,747 MW and includes a Green Energy Corridor and large-scale solar parks.

Andhra Pradesh EV Policy 2024-29: 5% Subsidy, 5-Year Tax Exemption, 25% Charging Incentive

Andhra Pradesh has announced a comprehensive EV push under the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 2024-29, offering up to 5% subsidy on ex-showroom price, five-year road tax exemption, and 25% incentive for charging stations. With a target of 2 lakh electric two-wheelers and 20,000 cars by 2029, the state aims to become a leader in electric mobility.

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.

Telangana CM Announces Bharat Future City as India's First Net-Zero Smart City; Per Capita Income ₹4.18 Lakh

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced the development of 'Bharat Future City' as India's first net-zero smart city during the 80th Independence Day speech at Golconda Fort. The state's per capita income reached ₹4,18,931, 91% above national average. Key initiatives include ₹1.70 lakh crore agriculture spend, ₹1.29 lakh crore investments via TG-iPASS, and the establishment of Young India Skills University.

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Aerospace Policy 2026-31 with ₹60,000 Cr Target, AI Hub and Drone Facility

Karnataka Cabinet has approved a new Aerospace Policy 2026-2031 targeting ₹60,000 crore investment over five years, with a steep hike in capital subsidy from ~2% to 25-30% based on zones. Alongside, a Textile & Apparel Policy (including silk) with ₹20,000 crore target and a Start-Up Policy were cleared, along with a drone testing facility, an AI hub, and an International Arbitration Centre. These decisions signal a major push for industrial diversification and state-level ease of doing business.

Cabinet Approves Rs 23,731 Cr GOBARdhan Scheme; Rajya Sabha Clears Rs 54,067 Cr Appropriation Bill

The UPSC Key article covers multiple critical topics: the Rajya Sabha cleared the Appropriation Bill for Rs 54,067 Cr excess expenditure, the Cabinet approved the Rs 23,731 Cr GOBARdhan scheme to boost CBG production, and new high-resolution images of the Sun's surface were captured. Also includes data on road safety Good Samaritans, school consolidation, and ethanol policy.

Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana Hive Off Agri-DISCOMs: ₹6.77 Lakh Crore Losses, Farm Subsidy Burden

States like Telangana, Maharashtra, and Haryana are segregating agricultural consumers into separate DISCOMs to isolate mounting debt and subsidy burdens, enabling balance sheet cleanup of existing utilities. This raises concerns about financial viability of agri-DISCOMs and potential privatisation of profitable segments, with total DISCOM accumulated losses at ₹6.77 lakh crore.