Thursday, July 16, 2026

Cabinet clears Rs 1.9 Lakh crore push for chip, mobile phone manufacturing

The Union Cabinet approved significant new schemes for semiconductor and mobile phone manufacturing. The India Semiconductor Mission's second phase will receive ₹1.27 lakh crore for development. A new ₹62,500 crore scheme will boost mobile phone production and domestic sourcing.

PM Modi to flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana

Unlike traditional trains, it generates its own electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen, leaving behind water vapour; Mr. Modi will also inaugurate or lay the foundation for infrastructure worth over ₹25,000 crore during the day-long visit to Haryana and Punjab tomorrow

India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set for July 18 lift-off

Private space launch company Skyroot Aerospace on July 16, 2026 announced that it will attempt to launch Vikram-1 from the space port’s first launch pad at 11.30 a.m..

Bill to prevent insults to Vande Mataram, amend FCRA Act listed for Parliament's Monsoon session

Several significant bills are slated for introduction during the Lok Sabha Monsoon session. The Vande Mataram national song will receive statutory protection similar to the national anthem. New legislation aims to tighten control over foreign contributions to non-governmental organizations. Stricter regulations for delayed birth and death registrations are also planned. A major overhaul of higher education will dissolve existing regulatory bodies into one commission.

Gates MRI, SII tie-up for manufacture TB vaccine candidate

India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially come into force. Zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have now landed in the United Kingdom. This landmark pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two nations. Businesses anticipate substantial growth and increased market competitiveness following the agreement. The pact aims to strengthen supply chains and support job creation across both countries.

Inside Hydrogen Train, leak detectors, auto shutdown, real time safety monitoring

Cybercrime accounts for one in four major crime FIRs in Telangana

Of the 49,620 cybercrime FIRs registered across the country in 2025, 21,639 were registered in Telangana, accounting for 44% of the national total and placing the State at the top nationally