Centre sanctions 24 chip design projects in big push to India's semiconductor industry

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As many as 24 chip design projects have been sanctioned across areas such as video surveillance, drone detection, energy meters, microprocessors, satellite communications, and broadband and IoT Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) under the Centre's Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI) scheme, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

India likely to outperform global markets in 2026

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Sharing his annual outlook for the new year, S Naren, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund said 2025 turned out to be a “year of hibernation” for Indian markets, even though the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals remained strong.

Elon Musk announces free Starlink services for Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that his satellite internet service Starlink will provide free broadband access to the people of Venezuela for one month to ensure uninterrupted connectivity amid the ongoing crisis in the country.

AAP's Raghav Chadha hails Centre's draft social security rules as milestone for gig workers

IANS | January 4, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has welcomed the Central government's draft Social Security Rules, notified on December 30, 2025, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, describing them as a "crucial first step" towards recognition, protection, and dignity for millions of gig workers and delivery partners.