India’s chip market poised to scale $110 billion by 2030

IANS | August 3, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India's transformation from a consumer to a key manufacturer in the global semiconductor value chain, with the chip market targeted to touch $100 to 110 billion by 2030, is being driven by strategic initiatives launched by the government - the India Semiconductor Mission rolled out with an investment of Rs 76,000 crore, the SEMICON India Programme and global partnerships such as iCET, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

Karnataka CEO refutes Congress leader's claim of forged voter list complaint in 2023

IANS | August 3, 2025 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has issued a firm response to a recent letter by former minister and Congress leader H. Nagesh, who sought a copy of a letter he claimed to have submitted in April 2023, alleging forged entries in the voter list for the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency.

NMDC records over 42 pc jump in iron ore production in July

IANS | August 3, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Public sector mining major NMDC has recorded a 42.4 per cent jump in iron ore production to 3.09 million tonnes (MT) in July this year, compared to the corresponding figure of 2.17 MT in the same month last year.