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India goes for big push towards self-reliance in semiconductors

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s semiconductor story has advanced rapidly in a short period. In 2021, the country had no commercial chip plant. By 2026, 12 units have been approved, and five are in production. Students across hundreds of colleges are now designing chips. Semicon 2.0 is the natural next chapter in this account. It does not begin afresh -- it takes a functioning ecosystem and completes it, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday on the occasion of the 'SEMICON India 2026' event.

SEBI to look into stockbrokers' concerns over UPI MDR framework: Chairman

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:16 PM

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will examine concerns raised by stockbrokers over the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

OpenAI to publish reports on unauthorised AI behaviour as models hide mistakes, fabricates data

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) US-based artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has announced plans to start publishing ongoing reports on unexpected or unauthorised behaviour by its artificial intelligence models, acknowledging that the industry has not yet solved main problems in aligning increasingly capable systems with human instructions.

PM Modi's initiatives built strong digital ecosystem, improved financial inclusion: Fintech leaders

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India's digital payments and fintech ecosystem has strengthened significantly over the past decade as initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership helped expand financial services and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs, industry leaders said on his 76th birthday on Thursday.

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's economic growth and rising global confidence in the country were reflected in developments across sectors, including semiconductor, fintech and logistics.

Principal Scientific Adviser reviews framework to optimise waste management in cities

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government, chaired a meeting to review the outcomes and recommendations of the project “Development of LCA Framework for Solid Waste Management (SWM) Technologies in India”, an official statement said on Thursday.

PM Modi's 76th birthday: Top ministers laud economic reforms, development and growth

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Top ministers on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 and highlighted his 25-year public service journey, crediting his government with driving reforms, welfare measures and development.

PM Modi's leadership has driven formalisation, inclusion, digitalisation: CII President Mukundan

IANS | September 17, 2026 11:15 AM

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) CII President R Mukundan on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday with crediting his leadership with driving formalisation, financial inclusion and digitalisation in the Indian economy.

Govt strengthens Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has proposed amendments to strengthen regulatory oversight over Schedule H, H1 and X drugs, along with recommending mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores as an additional regulatory safeguard.

Centre cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports

IANS | September 17, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The government has reduced the windfall tax and export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) as part of its fortnightly review of duties on petroleum products.

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India goes for big push towards self-reliance in semiconductors

SEBI to look into stockbrokers' concerns over UPI MDR framework: Chairman

OpenAI to publish reports on unauthorised AI behaviour as models hide mistakes, fabricates data

PM Modi's initiatives built strong digital ecosystem, improved financial inclusion: Fintech leaders

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust

Principal Scientific Adviser reviews framework to optimise waste management in cities

PM Modi's 76th birthday: Top ministers laud economic reforms, development and growth

PM Modi's leadership has driven formalisation, inclusion, digitalisation: CII President Mukundan

Govt strengthens Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores

Centre cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports

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