AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoHydrogen Rail Push: India rolled out its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered passenger train, the “NaMo Green Rail,” running on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana with onboard refuelling and storage as a pilot for wider clean rail adoption. Energy Security & Prices: Retail petrol and diesel rates in major Indian cities stayed unchanged despite rising crude worries tied to the US-Iran standoff, offering brief relief to consumers. Regional Security: India hosted BIMSTEC national security chiefs in New Delhi, with talks spanning terrorism, maritime and cyber security, plus disaster and energy security. Disaster Watch (China): A landslide in Chongqing killed at least eight and left 34 missing, with evacuations and major rescue efforts underway. AI for Weather: China and Thailand plan an AI-powered joint lab for disaster prediction and early warning, targeting extreme weather risks that also affect power and infrastructure. US-Russia Oil Pressure: India said it is “closely following” a US bill seeking 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, stressing its multi-supplier approach for crude imports.
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