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SEMICON India 2025, set for September 2–4 in Delhi, will spotlight India’s semiconductor ambitions. With global pavilions, CXO panels, startup showcases, and skill-building programmes, the event aims to position India as a trusted hub in chip innovation and manufacturing

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah affirmed he'll complete his five-year term amid leadership change buzz. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar backed the statement, denying talks of power-sharing. Congress high command meetings focused on appointments, not CM rotation or political changes

The Supreme Court will hear on July 14 the anticipatory bail plea of Indore cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of posting objectionable content about PM Modi, RSS, and Lord Shiva. The Madhya Pradesh High Court earlier denied him relief

Trinamool Congress leader Rezzak Khan was shot and hacked to death in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas. Accusations between TMC and AISF followed, reigniting tensions in the politically volatile region. Police have launched a probe; Khan’s body was sent for autopsy

Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first Indian showroom in Mumbai on July 15, while Starlink prepares for its India launch. Tesla plans to sell electric vehicles without local manufacturing, leasing multiple properties for sales and service operations

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth from the ISS on July 14 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon. During his 14-day mission, he conducted India-specific experiments and became the first Indian on the ISS, furthering Gaganyaan goals

Kubbawala Mustafa, a synthetic drug manufacturer wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in a CBI-led operation. He was linked to a major mephedrone bust in Sangli and faces charges in Mumbai

The keel laying of the third Fleet Support Ship for the Indian Navy was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The 40,000-ton vessels will enhance naval logistics and HADR capability. Delivery begins mid-2027 under a 2023 contract with HSL

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True decolonisation reshapes not just what we teach, but what we choose to value in learning itself

India’s Rs 1 lakh crore R&D scheme is a timely intervention, addressing low investment in research and development — particularly poor participation of the private sector

Rain brought Gurugram to a standstill on Wednesday evening, with roads and several residential areas inundated and traffic gridlocked. The downpour left the Narsinghpur stretch of the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway and places near Basai and Golf Course Extension Road submerged.

India has revised its WTO proposal to impose retaliatory duties on US goods after the US hiked tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 per cent

Amazon Prime Day 2025 runs from July 12–14, offering 72 hours of mega deals on smartphones, electronics, home essentials, fashion, and more. With AI-powered shopping via Rufus and expanded delivery reach, it’s claimed tobe Amazon’s biggest sale event yet

The government is likely to compensate state-run oil firms — IOC, BPCL, and HPCL — with Rs 30,000–35,000 crore for LPG under-recoveries over the last 15 months. The compensation may be funded through additional revenue from the recent excise duty hike

After a global run across 45 cities, comedian Aiyyo Shraddha brings her hit stand-up special So Mini Things back home to Hyderabad on July 27, Bengaluru on August 2, Chennai on Juy 26 and Mumbai Mumbai on July 19. The heartfelt and hilarious show draws from Indian family life with universal appeal.

Three deaths and multiple hospitalisations linked to suspected toddy adulteration have raised serious questions over the Telangana Excise Department's declining enforcement. Families of victims demand stricter monitoring as the department launches an internal probe and books five cases.

A team from India’s Commerce Ministry is set to visit Washington for trade negotiations with the US. Talks aim to resolve tariff disputes on key sectors like dairy, autos, and steel as both nations work toward a bilateral trade pact

The share purchase agreement has been discussed, and bidders will soon be invited to submit financial bids

In a letter addressed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, Raghunandan Rao welcomed the government’s decision to utilise funds from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the Indiramma Housing scheme

Fifteen people have died after a bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarat’s Vadodara district collapsed on Wednesday. Rescue teams continue to search for at least three missing persons as challenging weather and river conditions hinder recovery efforts.

A woman and her two young children were found dead in a well in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district. Police suspect suicide driven by family discord. The woman's husband was away on pilgrimage. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing

The Supreme Court will hear a plea urging the Centre to intervene diplomatically to save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16 for murder. The petitioner suggests exploring blood money under Sharia law for pardon