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July 15, 2025

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  • Axiom-4 Mission Concludes

  • India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Capacity

  • IMD Forecast

Indian Astronaut Shukla Returns to Earth

Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian in space, and the Axiom-4 crew will splash down off the coast of California at 3 pm IST today, concluding their 18-day ISS mission. Launched on June 25th from Florida aboard a Falcon-9 rocket, the mission, dubbed Akash Ganga, involved seven India-specific microgravity experiments. This collaborative effort between Axiom Space, NASA, and ISRO marks a significant step for India's space program, paving the way for Gaganyaan and the Bhartiya Antariksha Station. The 22-hour return journey began yesterday.

Why it's important: The successful Axiom-4 mission, including Shubhanshu Shukla's participation and experiments, significantly advances India's space exploration capabilities and ambitions, bolstering its future space programs.

India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Capacity Five Years Ahead of Schedule

India reached 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity five years ahead of its 2030 target. This milestone, achieved through initiatives like PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar, showcases India's commitment to climate action and sustainable development. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lauded Prime Minister Modi's leadership in driving this green transformation. India's achievement is significant globally, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental responsibility are compatible. This surpasses expectations, especially considering India's low per capita emissions.

Why it's important: India's early achievement of 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity demonstrates strong climate leadership and commitment to a sustainable future, exceeding global expectations.

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across India on 15th July 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Northwest, East, and Central India on 15th July, 2025. Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and Jharkhand will experience heavy rain for two days. Andaman and Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, and Madhya Pradesh anticipate heavy rainfall at isolated places. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will experience hot and humid conditions.

Why it's important: Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for disaster preparedness, public safety, and minimizing the impact of extreme weather events like heavy rainfall.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • The Pentagon awarded xAI a $200 million contract to integrate its chatbot, Grok 4, into US government operations, mirroring similar deals with Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

  • At least 89 killed and 200 injured in two days of escalating clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in Sweida province, Syria, due to an earlier assault and robbery.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Indian Bullion Market saw 24 Karat Gold up 0.23% at ₹98,440/10g, and Silver 999 Fine up 1.23% at ₹1,14,660/kg; MCX gold (August) and silver (September) were up 0.19% and 1.33%, respectively.

  • India's gross direct tax collections grew 274% from 2013-14 to 2024-25, alongside a 474% increase in refunds issued and a 133% growth in the taxpayer base, with refund processing time dropping from 93 days to 17 days.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India lost the third Test at Lord's, scoring 170 chasing 193, putting England 2-1 up in the five-match series.

  • Jannik Sinner, World No.1, won his first Wimbledon title in 2025, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, becoming the first Italian man to achieve this feat in the competition's 148-year history.

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