AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHigh-Speed Rail: India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train is about 80% complete, with the first passenger stretch targeted for 2027; tunnel-boring work was briefly delayed by Mumbai rains but TBM excavation is now ordered to start immediately, including India’s largest rail TBM launching from Vikhroli. EV Policy: Delhi rolled out its 2026–2030 EV policy with up to ₹1 lakh scrappage incentives for owners switching from older cars, plus support for charging and battery-swapping. Maritime Security & Energy: A cargo ship was attacked off Yemen’s Red Sea coast as Houthis threaten renewed strikes; meanwhile, LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed after a ceasefire, prompting India to roll back emergency gas curbs and Iran to signal new vessel service fees. Road & Safety: Euro NCAP flagged underrun crash risks, noting even “5-star” cars can fail in truck underrun scenarios; Maharashtra also reported wrong-side driving as a major killer on highways. Infrastructure Finance: Cube Highways Trust is planning a ₹5,000 crore IPO (InvIT) to broaden its investor base and improve liquidity. Aviation: Delta said a firework struck a plane during landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection.
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