The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi given its approval to the Semicon 2.0, a policy to enhance the India’s semiconductor design and making ecosystem. Semicon 2.0 has been approved in a meeting presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a budget of ₹1,27,500 crore has been allotted for the …
Traveling by train in luxury has taken a new turn with ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ of the Japan. This is known to be the world’s very first 7-star luxury train. This exceptional cruise train operated by JR Kyushu has a unique combination of five star hospitality, gourmet food, beautiful interior and lovely scenic views. Since …
During the recent third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Brussels, both India and the European Union (EU) examined ways to boost their cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors, renewable energy technologies, digital technologies, and building a resilient supply chain. In his remarks, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said …
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After the approval of the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for self-reliant India (NIPU-2026) by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs led by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This new scheme aims to promote the investment in gas-based urea manufacturing, reduce import dependency, enhance transparency in project economics, and boost India’s fertilizer production self-sufficiency. By …
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has called for global bids to set up the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing units under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Indian government. This is the final stage of the ₹18,100-crore PLI project that seeks to establish a strong domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem and minimize import dependence …
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The Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED),which is popularly known as the windfall tax on exports of petroleum products, has been modified by the Government of India and is now effective from the start of the fortnight commencing from July 16, 2026. An announcement released by the Ministry of Finance states the imposition of a higher …
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Kolkata Metro is gearing up to begin a revolutionary phase in public transportation by rolling out its driverless metro trains on the Green Line and Purple Line. The completion of the evaluation by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) puts Kolkata Metro on the map of launching one of India’s top public transport systems. With …
Union Cabinet chaired under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). The plan has a financial backing of ₹62,500crore, intending to boost the local manufacturing, increase value addition, enhance supply chain efficiency, promote Indian brands and positioning India as a global leader in mobile manufacturing. The …
World Snake Day 2026 is going to be celebrated on July 16, Thursday. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about snakes, as well as regarding the role of snakes in maintaining ecological balance. Snakes are widely misunderstood animals, yet they are highly important predators, as they control the population of rodents among …
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal clashes are starting and this stage creates excitement from fans all around the world. Teams like Spain, France, Argentina, and England are the final four semifinalists. In the first semifinal set to be played between France vs Spain, and 2nd between England vs Argentina on 15th and 16th July, …
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