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Ministry of Home Affairs Issues National Security Guidelines Restricting Renewable Energy Projects Along International Borders

Introduction In a crucial national security intervention to protect sensitive frontiers from foreign electronic surveillance and infrastructure sabotage, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 16 August 2026 issued comprehensive security guidelines imposing a blanket ban on renewable energy projects within 1 km of international borders and mandating strict clearance protocols for projects within 50 km.

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Economy

United States Emerges as India's Largest LPG Supplier in 2026 Supplying 67% of Total Imports Amid Energy Diversification

Introduction In a major geopolitical diversification of India's hydrocarbon supply chains, the United States emerged as India's largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in 2026, accounting for an unprecedented 67% of India's total LPG imports, as detailed on 16 August 2026.

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Economy

Global Coal Mine Tracker: India Doubles Proposed Coal Mine Pipeline to 638 Mtpa, Ranking Second Globally

Introduction According to the latest Global Coal Mine Tracker (GCMT) report released by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) on 16 August 2026, global proposed coal mining capacity expanded by 11% to reach 2,521 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) in 2025.

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International

Lok Sabha Refers Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee for Scrutiny

Introduction In a significant parliamentary development following widespread representations from civil society and state legislatures, the Lok Sabha on 12 August 2026 referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) comprising members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for comprehensive legislative scrutiny.

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Economy

India Unveils Nuclear Energy Roadmap Target of 100 GWe by 2047 and ₹20,000 Crore Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Plan

Introduction To secure round-the-clock baseload zero-carbon power for Viksit Bharat 2047, the Government of India on 16 August 2026 outlined its comprehensive Nuclear Energy Roadmap aiming to scale national nuclear electric capacity to 100 GWe by 2047, underpinned by a ₹20,000 crore mission to operationalize at least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.

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Economy

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 to Regulate Major Mineral Taxation

Introduction Parliament passed the landmark Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on 13 August 2026, with the Lok Sabha clearing it on August 12 and the Rajya Sabha passing it on August 13.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Achieves Twin Nuclear Milestones: Kudankulam Crosses 1.3 Lakh MU and Kalpakkam PFBR Initiates Core Fission

Introduction Cementing Tamil Nadu's preeminent position as the nuclear energy capital of India, the state celebrated two landmark atomic achievements on 16 August 2026: the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) surpassed 1.3 Lakh Million Units (130,627 MU) in cumulative electricity generation, while the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam successfully initiated its first core nuclear fission chain…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Rebrands Social Justice Department, Prepares 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' Scheme, and Activates Unified ANTF

Introduction In a comprehensive package of administrative and social welfare reforms, the Government of Tamil Nadu on 16 August 2026 announced the formal rebranding of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department as the Social Justice Department, detailed preparations for the statewide rollout of the 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' welfare scheme, and operationalised the unified Tamil Nadu Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).…

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