Nuclear Security: Hackers leaked thousands of files tied to India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant, including alleged blueprints and supplier details, raising “serious risk” concerns as Reliance Group confirms a partial breach on a third-party server. Energy Geopolitics: Iran warns it could shut other oil export routes as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, while oil prices stay supported by renewed US-Iran strikes and blockade threats. Grid & AI Power Demand: China’s electricity use rose 5.3% in H1, driven by data services, EV charging and high-tech manufacturing—fueling the broader debate on whether grids can keep up with AI growth. Clean Energy & Mobility: India’s PM Modi will flag off the country’s first hydrogen-powered train on July 17, with indigenous storage and refuelling infrastructure in Jind. Solar Supply Chain: Bluebird Solar won a 439.35 MW module order for NTPC Renewable Energy, underscoring continued scale-up of India’s solar buildout. EV Investment: India’s government-backed India-Japan Fund will invest ₹200 crore in Ather Energy as Hero MotoCorp adds up to ₹1,000 crore total support. Critical Minerals: India told the UN critical energy transition minerals must drive sustainable development via national ownership, resilient supply chains and value addition. Cyber & Data Centers: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized New York’s data center ban, arguing it could raise costs and cede AI momentum to China.