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  • Modi Inaugurates Battery Production

  • Advanced Stealth Frigates

  • IMD Prediction

Modi Inaugurates Battery Production, Launches EV Exports, and Underscores Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated localized hybrid battery electrode production and launched battery electric vehicle exports to 100 countries in Hansalpur, Gujarat on October 26. He addressed a gathering, emphasizing the importance of farmers, cattle rearers, and small entrepreneurs. Yesterday, he inaugurated projects worth over 5,400 crore rupees in Ahmedabad, reaffirming the government's commitment to improving the lives of all citizens and achieving a developed nation status by 2047 through self-reliance ("Aatmanirbhar Bharat"). He encouraged use of Made in India products.

Why it's important: The initiatives signify India's strides towards sustainable energy, economic self-reliance, and improved living standards for all citizens, boosting its global standing.

Indian Navy Commissions Two Advanced Stealth Frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri

The Indian Navy will commission two advanced stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, today at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will officiate. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers respectively, these frigates represent a significant leap in India's shipbuilding capabilities and self-reliance. Their simultaneous commissioning highlights India’s growing maritime strength, particularly on its eastern seaboard. The ships boast improved design, stealth technology, and weapon systems, enabling them to undertake diverse maritime missions.

Why it's important: The simultaneous commissioning of Udaygiri and Himgiri demonstrates India's enhanced naval power, technological advancement, and commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Across India on October 26

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Odisha, Punjab, and Rajasthan on October 26. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Kerala, Mahe, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and the northeast for the next 2-3 days. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are predicted for Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Gujarat, Interior Karnataka, Muzaffarabad, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Telangana on October 26.

Why it's important: Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for public safety, infrastructure preparedness, and minimizing the impact of potential severe weather events.

Global Chronicles 🌐 
  • A hospital strike in southern Gaza killed 20 people, including five journalists, two weeks after six more journalists died in another attack, bringing the conflict's journalist death toll to 192 in 22 months.

  • Spain's August 3-18 heatwave, 4.6 degrees Celsius above normal, is the most extreme on record, causing 1,149 deaths.

Market Movers 🤑 
  • The rupee depreciated by 6 paise to close at ₹87.58 against the US dollar, while the dollar index traded at 97.92.

  • India will continue buying oil from the best deal provider, rejecting the US's 25% tariff increase on Indian imports (totaling 50%) as unfair, while prioritizing national interest and stable energy supplies.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 
  • Neeraj Chopra, the 2022 Diamond League champion, competes in the Zurich Diamond League Final on Thursday, aiming to win a wild card for the World Championships in Tokyo from August 13 to 21.

  • Emma Raducanu secured a 6-1, 6-2 first-round US Open win over Ena Shibahara, her first at the venue since her 2021 title.

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