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SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION FOCUSED ON TALENT DEVELOPMENT. COMPLETE CHIP DESIGN: ASHWINI VAISHNAW

Vaishnaw called India the right place for developing semiconductors as the country has a large pool of talent, which includes close to 300,000 design engineers who practically design every complex chip that is manufactured in the world.

Bhutan earns 'outstanding destination' status for Chinese travelers

In a noteworthy development, Bhutan has firmly established itself as an exceptional travel destination in the burgeoning Chinese market, marking a significant milestone as the country clinched the prestigious “Outstanding Destination Excellence Award.”

2nd edition of Sourcex India to promote SMEs, Indian brands globally

Indian exporters are looking to achieve the target of USD 2 trillion goods and services exports by 2030 by leveraging reverse buyer seller meet (RBSM) Sourcex India which aims to promote Indian brands globally, and also has the potential to position India as a leading of supplier of quality products globally.

RS 50,000 CR DEAL WITH ADANI AMONG MOUS OF OVER RS 1 LAKH CR SIGNED BY MAHA GOVT

The Adani Group also intends to make deemed distribution investments to power the proposed 1 GW hyperscale data center infrastructure

'Indian rlys to collaborate with Swiss rly to learn their best practices'

In a significant move to enhance its operational efficiency and learn from global best practices, the Indian Railways is set to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swiss railway.

Sugarcane gets Rs 20 boost in UP for 2023-24

In anticipation of the upcoming national elections, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has announced a significant increase in the state advised price (SAP) for all varieties of sugarcane for the 2023-24 season.

Foxconn & HCL in $37 million chip venture

Foxconn Technology Group and HCL Group have unveiled plans to establish a joint venture (JV) for a semiconductor outsourced assembly and testing (OSAT) unit in India.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 made in Noida, for India and the world mi

Samsung, the Korean electronics giant, has revealed plans to manufacture its latest Galaxy S24 series, equipped with artificial intelligence features, at its Noida factory in India.

India's digital infrastructure hailed for reducing inequality

India’s digital public infrastructure, particularly the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has garnered praise from a group of global experts who convened at the Davos Innovation Week.

LABELLING RUPEE BY CHERRY-PICKING TIME PERIODS FOR ANALYSIS, INAPPROPRIATE: DAS

\"The Indian economy presents a picture of confidence, positivity and optimism. Recent growth outturns have surprised most forecasts on the upside,\" the RBI Governor noted

DRI seizes smuggled gold worth Rs 2.58 cr, 4 held

Based on the specific intelligence received, the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit on Tuesday intercepted two passengers who arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Jeddah.

MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER FOOD WITH DEAD RAT IN RESTAURANT; BARBEQUE NATION RESPONDS

A resident of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Shukla, faced a distressing ordeal after consuming food from a popular Mumbai restaurant, Barbeque Nation.

SHIRDI TEMPLE INITIATES TENDER FOR 1 MW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION

The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) has released a tender inviting proposals from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for the installation of a 1 MW rooftop solar system in Maharashtra.

8 FIREARMS, 15 LIVE BULLETS SEIZED IN MUMBAI; TWO ARRESTED

The Mumbai Police have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in the possession of illegal arms and ammunition and seized eight firearms and 15 live bullets, said the police on Wednesday.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT GRANTED INTERIM PROTECTION FROM ARREST TO TWO WOMEN ACCUSED OF CHEATING ACTOR VIVEK OBEROI

The Bombay High Court in the case observed and has granted interim anticipatory bail to two women who is accused in an alleged cheating case filed by actor Vivek Oberoi.

DELHI HIGH COURT: ARBITRAL AWARD CANNOT BE CHALLENGED ON GROUND OF BIAS OF ARBITRATOR IF NO CHALLENGE WAS MADE DURING ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS

The Delhi High Court in the case AlliedDynamic JV v. Ircon International Ltd observed and has held that an arbitral award cannot be challenged which being on the ground of bias of arbitrator if no challenge to bias was made during the pendency of arbitral proceedings.

CHINA'S DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE DEEPENS WITH 2.08 MILLION DROP IN POPULATION IN 2023

According to the United Nations Population Fund data, India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people last year

Telangana govt & Adani Portfolio sign MoUs worth Rs 12,400 cr at WEF 2024

At the World Economic Forum A (WEF) 2024 in Davos, a significant milestone occurred as the Government of Telangana and the Adani Portfolio of Companies entered into four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), amounting to a total of over Rs 12,400 crore.

HAL unveils indigenous civil platforms at wings India 2024 for regional connectivity boost

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to exhibit its cutting-edge indigenous civil platforms, the Hindustan-228 aircraft, and the upgraded ALH Dhruv civil helicopter at Wings India 2024, scheduled to take place from January 18-21, 2024, at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.

Apple expands in India: Opens 15-floor office in Bengaluru

US-based technology giant Apple expands its presence in India with a new office in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The new Apple office is located at Minsk Square in the center of the city.

AUTO PLI SURPASSES PROPOSED TARGET, GARNERS INVESTMENT OF RS 67,690 CR IN 5 YRS

A total of 115 companies had filed 120 applications under this PLI scheme. Out of which, 85 applicants have been approved, comprising of 18 applicants for Champion OEM Incentive scheme and 67 applicants for Component Champion Incentive scheme

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' investment grade rating amid robust growth outlook

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday affirmed India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook on robust medium-term growth prospects and sound external finances.

Assam distributes ration cards to 42 lakh new recipients

Distribution of ration cards 42 lakh new beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) has commenced in Assam, inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his constituency, Jalukbari.

Scindia, Adityanath flag off flight connecting Ayodhya to Kolkata, Bengaluru

Days before the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Days event, Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, inaugurated the inaugural Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata on Wednesday. The consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is set for 22 January.

GUJARAT, KARNATAKA, KERALA, TN TOP PERFOMERS, 'STARTUP MAHA KUMBH'

A'National Report'encompassingthefullexercise, alongwitha'compendium of best practices' and individual ‘state report' for all participating states was also launched, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in India with a total of 31 states/UTs having formulated their start-up policies

GOOGLE PAY, NPCI PARTNER FOR UPI EXPANSION

Google India Digital Services (P) Limited and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at extending the impact of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) beyond India's borders.

Ayushman Bharat health insurance cover to shield more families

The The Indian government is reportedly finalizing a proposal to double the insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, increasing it to Rs 10 lakh.

30% Indian districts facing chronic rain shortage

An analysis of 40 years district-wise monsoon data conducted by The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals concerning trends in India's rainfall patterns. Approximately 30% of India's districts experienced a high number of deficient rainfall years, while 38% witnessed excessive rainfall.

Govt eyes Rs 4 trillion for next year's food, fertiliser subsidies

In preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, the Indian government is reportedly considering allocating approximately Rs 4 trillion ($48 billion) for food and fertilizer subsidies, signalling a cautious fiscal approach ahead of the general election.

GOYAL FOR PUSHING EXPORTS VIA FTAS, TRADE CONNECT EPLATFORM TO MAKE TRADE EASY

The meeting was attended by various state ministers and other senior officials of key line ministries and States, all major trade and industry bodies, export promotion councils and industry associations