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• [New] New Delhi has asserted that IWT will remain in abeyance until Islamabad credibly and irrevocably abjures support to cross-border terrorism as water and blood cannot flow together. Economic Times
• [New] Given the growing ADAS trend in India and the opportunities arising thereof, the Munich based MdynamiX has established an India presence with a joint venture with Delhi based Automotive Test Systems. ETAuto
• [New] The next phase will see the introduction of 5G services in Delhi, Bihar, Karnataka, and Punjab, following the initial launch in Mumbai. Precedence Research
• [New] Technological Innovation: Delhi will pilot a cloud seeding project in collaboration with IIT Kanpur to test the effectiveness of artificial rain in reducing dust and pollutants. News18
• [New] In the wake of a recent military confrontation between the two rival neighbours, a US global threat assessment report has said that Pakistan is prioritising nuclear arsenal modernization in the near future, as Islamabad regards New Delhi as its existential threat. News18
• The enhanced connectivity is expected to benefit thousands of daily commuters between Meerut and Delhi, and reduce travel time to the nearest international airport in the national capital. ThePrint
• The Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, which was unveiled on Tuesday, will focus on the implementation of various strategies to ensure Delhi turns into a pollution-free city. Hindustan Times
• Starting in June, travelers can take advantage of the new expressway link that will dramatically reduce travel time from Delhi to Jaipur, bringing it down to just 2.5 hours. Outlook Traveller
• New Delhi, India's capital, faces a double threat: extreme heat and air pollution. Climate Cosmos
• The Delhi government has signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur, which is based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, which we have approved to start as a pilot project and very soon Delhi will have its first artificial rain through cloud seeding. CNBCTV18
• The Delhi government will offer subsidies to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption under its upcoming EV policy, aimed at transforming all vehicles, including private ones, into electric. Energetica India Magazine, India Energy News, Renewable Energy News, Conventional Power Generation, Companies Guide...
• The debris of intercepted Chinese PL-15E missiles and Turkish drones employed by Pakistan provides India with the opportunity to understand both Chinese and Turkish weapons systems-intelligence that may be used by New Delhi or traded with interested global partners. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• Even a limited, controlled Bangladeshi counter-offensive could sever Indian communications, demoralise rear echelons, and erode confidence in New Delhi's ability to defend its own territory. Bangladesh Military Forces
• 21 Indian cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, could run out of groundwater by 2030, affecting 100 million people. PWOnlyIAS
• While VGSs are not new to Indian cities such as Delhi and were initially embraced as a potential solution to severe air pollution, their abandonment was swift due to perceived failures in delivering expected benefits. SpringerLink
• Pakistan, fearing Indian retaliation, has ramped up its defence preparedness, strengthened its border outposts and has been conducting missile tests in anticipation of a military strike by New Delhi. India Today
• India's announcement does not mean that New Delhi will be able to immediately shut down water supply to Pakistan at a scale that could make some significant dent in flows during the high monsoon season - when Pakistan stores most of its water. The Diplomat
• The case of Delhi A particularly illustrative case of urban climate vulnerability is Delhi, India's capital, which faces severe air pollution, water scarcity, waste management issues and flood risks. Governance Now
• The relationship between Taipei and New Delhi could be an opportunity for India to explore new avenues for cooperation, but it remains to be seen how far India is willing to go. Trends Newsline
• For Delhi to single out Beijing sends a signal to the Chinese leadership on its role in the hostilities between India and Pakistan, at a time when China said it will play a constructive role to bring about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Indian Express
• The URMP in Delhi will serve as a model for other metropolitan cities, anchoring the vision of resilient and river-sensitive urban development. SANDRP
• Delhi Govt implements wireless base camps to combat flooding To better tackle flooding along the Yamuna and major city drains, Delhi govt will set up wireless base camps equipped with modern communication tools for real-time coordination during the monsoon season. SANDRP

Last updated: 26 June 2025