AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Industry: Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 became India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket to reach Low Earth Orbit under Mission Aagaman, placing multiple tech payloads and even PM Modi’s postcards into a ~450 km orbit—an “arrival” moment that puts India in the private orbital club alongside the US and China. Green Rail: PM Modi flagged off India’s first indigenously built hydrogen-powered train, “NaMo Green Rail,” in Haryana, with hydrogen fuel-cell tech and onboard refuelling infrastructure aimed at zero-emission rail trials. Digital Testing: IELTS in India is moving to fully computer-based testing from September 2026, keeping speaking face-to-face while shifting other sections to test centres. Healthcare Tech: Rajnath Singh highlighted e-Sanjeevani’s 47 crore teleconsultations and pushed digital healthcare as a long-term national investment. Policy & Governance: The ECI held its first All India Media Conference to explain the electoral process, voter-roll updates, and media’s role in strengthening democracy. Energy & Industry: Delta Electronics proposed an ARIVAM testing and validation centre for AI data centres and renewables in Tamil Nadu, while defence leaders pointed to rising indigenous defence production and exports. Local Tech & Business: Bharat Tex 2026 showcased India’s textile value chain to global buyers, and RBI is reportedly preparing a pilot for polymer Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes.
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