How India’s $13 billion plan aims to boost self-reliance in chip production

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India plans to invest $13 billion in the second phase of its semiconductor mission, as it seeks to build a domestic chip ecosystem covering design, manufacturing, assembly and testing. The aim is to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on imported chips while the surging domestic demand is expected to touch $200 billion by 2035, according to a new report.

DRI seizes about 740 kg of cannabis in eight operations; 13 held

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted eight major operations across the country in the last fortnight and seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas and arrested 13 people, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Crude oil prices surge nearly 2 pc as US-Iran conflict escalates

IANS | September 9, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Crude oil prices traded higher for a fourth straight session on Wednesday and gained around 2 per cent or over $1 as fresh attacks involving Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia heightened concerns over supply disruptions in the Gulf.