8JULY, 2026TOP STORIESIndia's Nuclear Mission is gaining momentum with a plan to operationalize five indigenous SMRs by 2033. The move is part of the government's long-term strategy to expand clean energy generation. The Nuclear Mission also aims to increase the country's installed nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2047.The announcement was made by Minister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The government is also pushing major policy reforms to speed up nuclear energy growth. Parliament has passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, allowing private companies to participate in the nuclear energy sector. India is stepping up efforts to secure India's access to Myanmar's rare earth minerals. The move aims to strengthen supplies of critical minerals and reduce reliance on China. The initiative comes as global demand for these minerals continues to rise. They are essential for clean energy, electronics, and defense industries.The rare earth partnership gained momentum after an Indian delegation visited Myanmar in June. The team explored ways to expand mining cooperation. Officials from both countries discussed exploration, processing, and long-term supply opportunities. The talks also focused on strengthening bilateral ties in the mining sector. Electronics Manufacturing in India has received another major boost with the approval of two new Tamil Nadu EMCs. The Centre has backed the projects to strengthen domestic manufacturing and attract fresh investments. The move supports India's goal of becoming a global electronics hub.Electronics Manufacturing has grown rapidly over the past decade. The latest projects add to the country's expanding production ecosystem. The government has approved two new Electronics Manufacturing Clusters in Tamil Nadu. These clusters will provide infrastructure for companies making electronic products. They are also expected to create jobs and encourage more investments. DRDO has sealed key contracts for the AEW&C Mk-II program, marking a major step in India's efforts to strengthen Air Defense capabilities. The deals were signed with Adani Defense and AIESL to support the development and integration of the next-generation airborne surveillance system. The AEW&C Mk-II program is expected to improve the Indian Air Force's ability to detect threats and monitor airspace over long distances.The contracts were signed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), a Bengaluru-based laboratory under the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The agreements cover aircraft modification, integration work, certification, and long-term support for the advanced surveillance platform. INDIA'S NUCLEAR MISSION GETS BIGGER WITH 5 SMRS BY 2033DRDO SEALS AEW&C MK-II DEALS TO STRENGTHEN AIR DEFENSEINDIA TARGETS MYANMAR TO SECURE CRITICAL RARE EARTH MINERALSELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING GETS MAJOR BOOST WITH NEW TAMIL NADU EMCS
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