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Cabinet clears 3 semiconductor plants with investment of Rs 1.26 trillion

Cabinet approves three more semiconductor units; two in Gujarat and one in Assam

India to emerge as global hub in semiconductor manufacturing, says PM Modi

Earlier on Thursday, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of three semiconductor units under 'Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India

Mumbai plans to build Rs 4,120 crore treatment plant amid water woes

The water treatment plant will be one of the largest in the world in terms of capacity, the company said

First 'Pey Jal Survekshan' survey has covered 485 cities, says govt

The results of the survey and awards for the best-performing cities and states would be released on March 5 at a ceremony to be attended by President Droupadi Murmu

Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of 12 critical minerals

This completes the exercise of the rationalisation of royalty rates for all 24 critical and strategic minerals

U'khand CM Dhami lauds approval of PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity scheme

The major highlights of the scheme include Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for Residential Rooftop Solar

Centre launches 2nd round of critical mineral auction worth Rs 30 trillion

The inaugural round for the auction of critical minerals in the country commenced on November 29. The minister disclosed that over 180 potential bidders have procured the tender documents

It's 'sad' some countries still obstructing outcomes at WTO: Piyush Goyal

The WTO ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi this week is seeking deals on ending fishing subsidies and extending a moratorium on digital trade tariffs - a move that India and South Africa oppose

Fintechs raise UPI payment charging concerns with FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The MDR on UPI payments has been a longstanding demand from the fintech industry, asserting they don't generate revenue from such transactions

Govt to invest Rs 10,000 crore in SCL Mohali, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Under the planned revamp, the facility will house a research and development (R&D) centre, the minister said

Govt clears 3 chip plants: Tatas have built their own tech, says Vaishnaw

The Tatas have built their own indigenous ATMP technology. So we won't require a foreign technology partner here

DGCA changes rules, mandates alcohol test for 25% airport employees

A total of 189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of 2023, marking a 32 percent year-on-year increase, as per the data from DGCA

WTO MC13: India for review of Customs duty pause on digital goods

The issue came up for discussion at a session on e-commerce on the final day of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)

How India is betting big on the global outsourced semiconductor play

The Cabinet today cleared two projects, the Tata's assembly testing and packaging plant (ATMP) and the Murugappa-owned CG Power with Renesas from Japan as its tech partner

Govt has received semiconductor proposals worth $26 billion: Chandrasekhar

The government will soon announce the Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre, according to the Minister

Coal minister Joshi launches coal logistics policy for infra development

The coal ministry is building an AI-powered dedicated logistics platform for the fossil fuel which would integrate all the existing central and state-level coal transport tracking systems

Vedanta, Jindal Power, Ola joins first tranche of critical minerals auction

In the first tranche, 20 mineral blocks including lithium were put on auction. Of these 16 have been put up for grant of composite licence and four for grant of mining lease

Govt 2nd estimate pegs wheat output at record 112.01 mn tonnes in 2023-24

The wheat output is estimated to be 1.46 million tonnes higher than the previous record high of 110.55 million tonnes achieved in the 2022-23 crop year

With investment of Rs 50,000 cr, UP's real estate sector set for boom: Govt

These real estate projects were launched during the recently-concluded ground-breaking ceremony in Lucknow and include key works in Noida and Ayodhya, the state government said in a statement

Tamil Nadu contributes to 32% of India's total electronics exports till Jan

The state has been making rapid strides in all areas of industrial growth, primarily due to its connection with stakeholders