ModiWatch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects across the rail, road, power, housing, and finance sectors worth over ₹8,000 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He launched India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj and flagged off multiple Vande Bharat trains. Additionally, PM Modi introduced the Single Window IT System (SWITS) of the International Financial Services Centres Authority. At the fourth Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST), he emphasised India’s rapid progress in renewable energy. The PM highlighted that over the past decade, the country had increased its nuclear energy output by 35% and is now focusing on becoming a global leader in green hydrogen.

PM Modi, in a video message, hailed the new Tuticorin International Container Terminal as a significant milestone in India's development. He called it the “new star of India's marine infrastructure.” With a 14-metre deep draft and a 300-metre berth, the terminal will enhance the capacity of V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The PM also noted that the terminal is expected to cut logistics costs and save foreign exchange for the country.

Kejriwal to resign, AAP set to choose New Delhi chief minister: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena at 4:30 p.m. today to submit his resignation, opening the path for a new CM. Ahead of this, AAP legislators will gather at 11:30 a.m. to decide on his successor. Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia met on Monday to discuss potential candidates, followed by a meeting of the party’s political affairs committee.

A digital springboard for Indian startups: At the launch of the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal outlined plans to socialise, democratise, and globalise India's startup ecosystem. Speaking at the 'Startup India' programme, Goyal emphasised the role of technology and interconnectivity in building 'Brand India' to market products and services worldwide. He envisioned BHASKAR as a comprehensive digital platform facilitating data sharing and interaction across the startup landscape through user-friendly interfaces, aiming to drive growth both domestically and internationally.

India water week 2024: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the eighth India Water Week today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The four-day event will host 4,000 delegates, including 200 international participants from 40 countries. Over 100 exhibitors and startups will present their innovations in the water sector. At a press briefing, Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, highlighted the importance of good water management in boosting economic growth. She noted that the event will be a global platform for experts, researchers, and stakeholders to share ideas.

India to add 35 GW of renewable energy by 2025: India is set to connect 35 GW of solar and wind energy to its grid by March 2025. Despite a slowdown in large solar farm projects and the slowest growth in solar power generation in six years during early 2024, the country expects a boost this fiscal year.

Delhi Today: Sunshine and some clouds.

Rajya Sabha: Not in session.

Lok Sabha: Not in session.