Semicon 2.0, MPMS could create over 3.6 lakh jobs: Industry

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Recent Cabinet approvals for the Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) mark a shift from assembly‑led growth to building a full semiconductor value chain and could collectively create over 3.6 lakh jobs, industry bodies have said.

SEBI clears over 5,000 investor complaints through 'SCORES' in June

IANS | July 16, 2026 12:31 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) resolved more than 5,000 investor complaints through its online grievance redressal platform 'SCORES' in June, while the number of pending complaints declined marginally during the month, according to data released by the capital markets regulator.

ICICI Lombard shares plunge 15 pc as Q1 profit declines 46 pc

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance tumbled nearly 15 per cent on Thursday in morning session after the company's June quarter earnings missed market expectations, with profit hit by higher claims and additional reserve provisions.

ICMR drone project reduces TB diagnosis time, eases patient burden

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research’s flagship i-DRONE initiative demonstrated that drone‑assisted transport of TB sputum samples improved access to diagnostic services for people living in remote and underserved areas in the Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, the government said on Thursday.

DGMA directs shipping firms to avoid deploying Indian seafarers via Strait of Hormuz

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed ship owners, ship managers and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders, citing the heightened security situation in the Gulf region.