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Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has prioritized the rapid installation of solar plants for 10 lakh Kutir Jyoti consumers and urged faster implementation of the Pradhanmantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He emphasized motivating households to adopt rooftop solar, expanding agricultural feeder solarization, and promoting Jeevika members' involvement.

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Iran’s USD1 war toll on each barrel of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz could add nearly INR10,000 crore to India’s annual import bill. While the toll is a direct breach of ‘transit passage’ rights, India can use four key diplomatic and legal levers to secure its interests.

On most days, India's economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible vulnerability. The ongoing tensions have done exactly that, forcing India to confront a reality it has long managed but rarely foregrounded.

In a recent announcement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted that those impacted by disasters will be prioritized for state funds. He underscored the government’s dedication to providing timely support, with a focus on standard operating protocols and financial aid for the distressed populace.