Science & Tech News: Innovations

SEMICON India 2025 to be South Asia’s largest platform for semiconductor, electronics innovation: MeitY Secretary

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The SEMICON India exhibition will feature nearly 350 exhibitors from across the global semiconductor value chain, along with six country round tables, four country pavilions, participation from nine Indian states, and over 15,000 expected visitors, S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Friday.

Urea production witnesses 35 pc growth over past decade, DAP sees 44 pc rise: Govt

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Urea production has witnessed a robust increase from 227.15 lakh metric ton (LMT) in the financial year 2013-14 to 306.67 LMT in 2024-25 fiscal, marking an impressive growth of 35 per cent over the past decade, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said on Friday.

Nazara Technologies’ shares slump nearly 5 pc as PokerBaazi halts real-money gaming

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Shares of Nazara Technologies Limited fell another 5 per cent on Friday, extending their losing streak after PokerBaazi, an associate company, stopped all real-money gaming operations.

Govt support, PM Modi’s guidance helping India’s private space sector grow: Industry

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Government’s proactive policies and strategic support, along with direct guidance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have built a strong foundation for India’s private space ecosystem to thrive, industry experts said on Friday.

Aiming for meaningful change in city through Industrial Ideathon 2025: Delhi Minister Sirsa

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that the city's maiden Industrial Ideathon 2025 is aimed to bring about a meaningful change with the help of young brains in areas like pollution and business promotion.

Stock market ends 6-session winning streak amid weak global cues

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) The domestic equity indices settled in the negative territory on Friday, ending the six-session momentum amid overall selling as investor sentiment turned cautious ahead of the US Fed Chair’s speech.

Online Gaming Bill a defining moment for India’s digital future: Industry body

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) on Friday welcomed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, calling it a defining moment for India’s digital future and a catalyst for building a global gaming economy.

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.

CIBIL’s role under scanner, users complain of spam calls after credit checks on Bajaj Finance

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) CIBIL, the credit information company whose scores decide whether Indians get loans or credit cards, is under fresh scrutiny after concerns were raised in Parliament and by users online.

Huge investments, strategic partnerships position India as competitive chip-making hub

IANS | August 22, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Huge investments and strategic global partnerships have positioned India as a competitive hub in the global chip supply chain, according to a new report.

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SEMICON India 2025 to be South Asia’s largest platform for semiconductor, electronics innovation: MeitY Secretary

Urea production witnesses 35 pc growth over past decade, DAP sees 44 pc rise: Govt

Nazara Technologies’ shares slump nearly 5 pc as PokerBaazi halts real-money gaming

Govt support, PM Modi’s guidance helping India’s private space sector grow: Industry

Aiming for meaningful change in city through Industrial Ideathon 2025: Delhi Minister Sirsa

Stock market ends 6-session winning streak amid weak global cues

Online Gaming Bill a defining moment for India’s digital future: Industry body

23 chip design projects sanctioned under DLI scheme: Centre

CIBIL’s role under scanner, users complain of spam calls after credit checks on Bajaj Finance

Huge investments, strategic partnerships position India as competitive chip-making hub

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