Industry Leaders See Exponential Growth Ahead for India's Chip Sector
At SEMICON India 2026, industry leaders said the country's semiconductor ecosystem is poised for rapid growth, citing Micron's Sanand output and Infineon's expanding workforce.
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Keesara SHO and SI held by ACB over ₹5 lakh station bail bribe
ACB officials caught a Keesara police station SHO and SI over a ₹5 lakh bribe allegedly sought for station bail and to avoid harassment in a registered case.
Bombay HC: School records can be corrected even after a student leaves
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has held that students can correct errors in school records or leaving certificates even after leaving school.
India Reaffirms Energy Security After US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill
India says it remains committed to energy security for its 1.4 billion people after the US House passed a bill allowing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
Two Militants Killed in Udhampur Encounter; Security Forces Widen Search
Two unidentified militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, prompting a wider combing operation.
ED Searches Gopal Kanda's Gurugram Home and Farmhouse in Vatika Money Laundering Probe
The ED searched former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda's Gurugram home, farmhouse and office in a money laundering probe tied to an alleged real estate fraud.
SEMICON India 2026: Industry and Academia Deepen Chip Ecosystem Ties
At SEMICON India 2026, global firms looked to enter the Indian market while academia pushed indigenous chip work and industry-linked training.
India Defends Energy Security as U.S. Tariff Bill Targets Russian Oil Buyers
India reaffirmed its commitment to energy security after the U.S. House passed a bill allowing tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas.
India Says It Is Monitoring U.S. Russia Sanctions Bill, Vows to Protect Trade Interests
India has noted the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the U.S. Congress and is watching developments, the MEA said.
North Karnataka bodies renew demand for second capital, international airport
Associations from north Karnataka have unanimously resolved to press the State Government for a second capital in the region and an international airport, warning that continued neglect could fuel separate-state demands.
Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine arrested in Abkari case after liquor seizure
Anto Augustine, MD of Reporter TV, was arrested by Excise officials in an Abkari case after 67 litres of liquor were seized from his Wayanad residence.
U.P. Teacher Recruitment: Aspirants Push Back Over 12,000 Vacancies
Aspirants in Uttar Pradesh are pressing for a larger teacher recruitment drive, arguing that 12,000-odd advertised posts are inadequate after an eight-year gap.
Warming climate may sharpen Kerala's dengue risk, IITM study finds
An IITM-led study links Kerala's dengue burden to temperature, humidity, rainfall and El Niño, and offers a machine-learning model that predicts cases months in advance.
MEA Rejects Claims of BRICS Leaders Falling Ill After India Summit
The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social media claims that several world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS Summit in India, labelling them fake and malicious.
Netherlands envoy calls SEMICON India geopolitically significant as Modi set to inaugurate
Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards welcomed SEMICON India 2026, calling it geopolitically significant and affirming Dutch partnership as PM Modi prepares to inaugurate the event.
OpenAI Reports Six Cases of Concerning AI Behaviour, Unveils Misalignment Tracking
OpenAI has disclosed six cases of unexpected or concerning AI behaviour and announced a new framework to track and disclose model misalignment.
Huawei to launch two new AI chips in 2027, targets Nvidia's turf
Huawei will launch the 960DT in early 2027 and the Ascend 960PR later that year, as it expands its AI computing business and challenges Nvidia.
Delhi Tops NITI Aayog's Electric Mobility Index 2025 With Score of 84
Delhi retained the top spot in NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with a score of 84, ahead of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
OpenAI Reports Six Cases of AI Misalignment, Urges Industry-Wide Disclosure Standards
OpenAI has published six reports of misaligned AI behaviour and outlined a framework for disclosing such incidents, while CEO Sam Altman said safety should carry no qualifiers.
Maharashtra FDA Flags Hospital Consumable Pricing Gap to NPPA
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde has recommended action to the NPPA on the pricing gap for hospital consumables, noting patients cannot verify markups.