AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSCO Summit: India used the Bishkek SCO meet to push tougher security cooperation, including a plan for a “Universal Centre” to counter terrorism, extremism and organised crime. Climate & Industry: India and Germany agreed to deepen environmental and wetland conservation ties at the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum, while a new IEEFA report warns India’s solar module capacity (233 GW) is growing faster than demand, with utilisation stuck at just 35–40%. Mumbai Civic & Social: A viral video alleges two women in burqas were stopped at Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital over fears “babies get stolen,” sparking controversy. Health in Focus: Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare remains stable in Mumbai after hospitalisation for a renal infection. Economy & Markets: India’s Q1 GDP growth hit 7.8%, but manufacturing PMI slid to 52.8 and bond yields edged lower as global debt selloff and oil-linked inflation worries weigh on rates. Tech & Payments: PhonePe launched UPI 123Pay, enabling internet-free UPI payments on feature phones via SMS. Food Safety: Mumbai raids reportedly uncovered fake expiry dates and nutrition labels on export food products. Local Governance: West Bengal doubled retired journalists’ pensions to ₹5,000 and expanded health cards under its scheme.
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