Semicon 2.0, MPMS could create over 3.6 lakh jobs: Industry

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Recent Cabinet approvals for the Semicon 2.0 and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) mark a shift from assembly‑led growth to building a full semiconductor value chain and could collectively create over 3.6 lakh jobs, industry bodies have said.

SEBI clears over 5,000 investor complaints through 'SCORES' in June

IANS | July 16, 2026 12:31 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) resolved more than 5,000 investor complaints through its online grievance redressal platform 'SCORES' in June, while the number of pending complaints declined marginally during the month, according to data released by the capital markets regulator.

ICMR drone project reduces TB diagnosis time, eases patient burden

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research’s flagship i-DRONE initiative demonstrated that drone‑assisted transport of TB sputum samples improved access to diagnostic services for people living in remote and underserved areas in the Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, the government said on Thursday.

Govt hikes windfall duty on diesel, ATF exports

IANS | July 16, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Centre has raised windfall taxes on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while lowering the levy on petrol exports, as surging global oil prices driven by the escalating US-Iran conflict boosted refining margins, with the revised rates taking effect from Thursday.