Viksit Bharat: FM Sitharaman-led meet concludes with focus on financing

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The first meeting -- led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- of the Conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with the Legislature concluded here on Saturday with discussions focusing on financing India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.

SEMICON India 2026: Industry leaders hail India’s rising semiconductor ambitions

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a major destination for semiconductor investments and manufacturing, driven by growing international partnerships, large-scale investments and a fast-expanding ecosystem, industry leaders attending the third and final day of SEMICON India 2026 said on Saturday.

Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from Oct 1

IANS | September 19, 2026 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Domestic LPG consumers will be required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to continue booking cooking gas refills at the regulated price with government subsidy from October 1, 2026, according to an official statement on Saturday.