DLI-backed Aheesa advances indigenous semiconductor design with VIHAAN chip

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India's semiconductor design ecosystem is gaining momentum with domestic chip startups moving from design and development to silicon validation and preparations for commercial production, supported by the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, the government said on Saturday.

PM Modi’s I-Day speech: 15 big takeaways

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a bold vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort.

Govt schemes drive India's manufacturing sector growth at 10.88 pc

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector has become a central driver of economic growth with rising output, exports and investment, and the country has seen rapid gains in defence production and electronics manufacturing, an official factsheet said on Saturday.

Badminton WC: Li Shifeng sees China’s depth as an advantage, not pressure, ahead of tournament opener

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) With China boasting a formidable collection of men's singles players at the top end of the world rankings, Li Shifeng could easily feel the weight of competing within one of badminton's deepest pools. But the world No. 7 insists the abundance of Chinese talent is not a source of pressure; it is an opportunity to learn, improve and push each other.