How tribal women from ITIs became part of India's semiconductor story

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:33 PM

Ahmedabad, July 5 (IANS) The start of commercial semiconductor chip production at CG Semi's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat's Sanand has brought into focus the role of young women from tribal regions of Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi citing their contribution as an example of India's emerging skilled manufacturing workforce.

Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released the first instalment of Rs 25,863 crore to the states for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) scheme.

Ram temple donation theft case: Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati seeks Sanatan Board, impartial probe

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:26 PM

Dwarka (Gujarat), July 4 (IANS) Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati of the Shree Dwarka Shardapeeth has strongly condemned the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, describing it as not merely a financial crime but a grave betrayal of the faith of millions of devotees.

'Do not be afraid': PM Modi encourages newly recruited constable at Rajasthan event

IANS | July 4, 2026 7:58 PM

Balotra, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to five newly recruited government employees during the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district. The interaction turned into an emotional moment when the Prime Minister stopped a nervous police constable from hurriedly leaving the stage and encouraged him to remain confident.

PM Modi to launch Gujarat's new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:54 PM

Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) India's semiconductor manufacturing push is set to take another step forward with the launch of commercial chip production at CG Semi's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4.

'Fear-mongering claims': Govt trashes social media claims on harmful effects of E20 petrol

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Thursday dismissed as false and misleading information being spread on social media platforms that ethanol blended petrol (E20) is harmful for vehicles, causes higher pollution, and leads to water wastage in the production of crops for ethanol.

Ram Temple donation theft: RSS flags bid to defame, divide Hindus; hopes justice will be done

IANS | July 3, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday cautioned the Hindu community to exercise restraint and not get misled by anti-national forces using the Ram Temple donation theft to defame the religion and society.

US weighs tax relief for college athletes

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:54 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) US lawmakers have called for reforms to protect college athletes from crippling tax bills as the explosive growth of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals leaves many young sports stars struggling to navigate a complex tax system without adequate guidance.

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.

Gujarat: Mobile forensic vans attend more than 37,000 crime scenes in two years

IANS | July 2, 2026 5:55 PM

Gandhinagar, July 2 (IANS) Gujarat's network of Mobile Forensic Vans (MFVs) has attended more than 37,000 crime scenes over the past two years, providing on-site scientific support to police investigations as forensic evidence assumes greater importance under India's new criminal laws.

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How tribal women from ITIs became part of India's semiconductor story

Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

Ram temple donation theft case: Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati seeks Sanatan Board, impartial probe

'Do not be afraid': PM Modi encourages newly recruited constable at Rajasthan event

PM Modi to launch Gujarat's new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push

'Fear-mongering claims': Govt trashes social media claims on harmful effects of E20 petrol

Ram Temple donation theft: RSS flags bid to defame, divide Hindus; hopes justice will be done

US weighs tax relief for college athletes

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

Gujarat: Mobile forensic vans attend more than 37,000 crime scenes in two years

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