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August 31, 2026 6:35 PM

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PM Modi terms India’s 7.8% GDP growth a herculean feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed India’s exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 a herculean feat. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the achievement reflects the collective strength and resilience of the people of the country, despite oil...

August 31, 2026 6:28 PM

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IESA hails official notification of Semicon 2.0 scheme

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) today hailed the official notification of Semicon 2.0, building upon the success of the Semicon India Programme. In a statement, the association said that the comprehensive approach can significantly deepen India's semiconductor capabilities...

August 31, 2026 6:23 PM

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Government notifies Semicon 2.0 scheme with 1.27 lakh crore rupees outlay

The government today notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of 1.27 lakh crore rupees to boost the chip manufacturing ecosystem in the country. With this, India could account for nearly 10% of the global semiconductor industry market in the coming years and is expected to play a much bigger ...

August 31, 2026 6:07 PM

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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on banning retail sale of acid

The Supreme Court today sought the Centre's response on whether the retail sale of acid should be completely banned or brought under stricter regulation. The direction came amid concerns over the continued easy availability of acid, despite guidelines issued in 2013 to regulate its retail sale.   Th...

August 31, 2026 5:41 PM

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Health Minister JP Nadda reviews progress of RHTC Najafgarh in New Delhi

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mr Nadda reviewed the implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening patient care, infrastructu...

August 31, 2026 4:25 PM

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Draft electoral roll under SIR published in Delhi today

The draft of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Delhi has been published today. According to the draft electoral roll, out of 1 crore 45 lakh 10 thousand 299 electors, a total of 97 lakh 53 thousand 577 electors have submitted the enumeration forms. The electoral body stat...

August 31, 2026 4:00 PM

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President Murmu urges NIFT students to adopt global outlook with cultural roots

President Droupadi Murmu today said that the textile and apparel sector is not only an important part of India’s cultural heritage but also provides livelihood to millions of people. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the President called upon...

August 31, 2026 4:03 PM

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PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with the 'Friends of India' in Bishkek on the first day of his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. Four delegations working with India in various fields, including Yoga and Manas Academy, were present on the occasion.   After this,  Prime Minister Modi paid flo...

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