23 chip design projects sanctioned under DLI scheme: Centre

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Central government has sanctioned 23 chip-design projects under the design-linked incentive (DLI) Scheme as part of its effort to boost the country’s semiconductor design capabilities, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a statement on Friday.

India’s strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

IANS | August 22, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The US tariff hike of 50 per cent would hit Indian corporates unevenly, with the labour-intensive textiles and gems and jewellery segment expected to see only a moderate impact while pharmaceuticals, smartphones and steel are currently relatively insulated because of exemptions, existing tariffs and strong domestic demand, according to a report on Friday.

5 landmark Bills cleared to chart modern course for India's Blue Economy: Minister

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday said that the Parliament has passed five key bills in the just-concluded Monsoon Session, that overhauled colonial-era maritime laws and will boost the Blue Economy, enhance trade efficiency, and align with global standards.

Fantasy apps suspend money games after govt passes Online Gaming Bill

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India's leading real money gaming (RMG) companies, including Dream Sports, Gameskraft, Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Zupee, have started suspending games involving real money on their platforms, after the government passed the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025'.