India gets first fully indigenous 32-bit chip ‘Vikram’ built by ISRO lab

IANS | September 2, 2025 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) In a significant feat for the country to become a global semiconductor hub, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday presented the first made-in-India processor, along with test chips from four approved projects, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

TN signs agreements with German firms, state to gain Rs 3,201cr investment

IANS | September 1, 2025 10:14 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) In a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s investment drive, three leading German companies signed agreements on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The deals are expected to bring investments worth Rs 3,201 crore to the state and create 6,250 new jobs. Stalin is currently on a tour of Germany aimed at attracting fresh industrial investments.