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Cabinet clears Rs 1.9 Lakh crore push for chip, mobile phone manufacturing
The Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive financial push of ₹1.9 lakh crore to boost semiconductor and mobile phone manufacturing in India. This includes the launch of the [India Semiconductor Mission] (ISM) 2.0 and a new [Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme] (MPMS), succeeding the previous [Production Linked Incentive] (PLI) scheme for mobile phones.
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PM Modi to flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple infrastructure, healthcare, and transport projects worth over ₹25,000 crore across Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh. The marquee announcement was the flagging-off of India’s first indigenously designed hydrogen-powered fuel cell train in Jind, Haryana, marking a significant step in the [Indian Railways] transition towards green mobility.
Must ReadIndia’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set for July 18 lift-off
Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian private space launch company, has announced the maiden flight of its privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, scheduled for July 18, 2026. This launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre marks a critical milestone in India's efforts to privatize and commercialize its space sector.
Must ReadIndia key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP
Following the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in Brussels, the European Union emphasized India's role as a crucial partner in securing and diversifying global semiconductor supply chains. The discussions highlighted shared goals in AI development, while India also announced the Union Cabinet's approval of the [Semicon 2.0] program, backed by a significant $13.25 billion outlay.
Read on The HinduDive Into Study NotesIndia identifies $51 billion in critical imports for domestic manufacturing push
The Indian government has identified $51 billion worth of critical imports that could potentially be manufactured domestically. This internal analysis, aimed at reducing reliance on imports (particularly from China) and narrowing the trade deficit, targets critical inputs across sectors like textiles, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
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Must ReadIndia, UK trade pact to enhance exports competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), termed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), came into force on July 15, aiming to boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. The pact eliminates duties on 99% of Indian exports, particularly benefiting labour-intensive sectors and providing MSMEs an opportunity to integrate into global value chains while opening access to wider European markets.
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Must ReadThe crisis at the heart of non-proliferation
The editorial critically analyses the current impasse in negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear programme, highlighting the inherent contradictions and inequalities within the global non-proliferation framework. It argues that the demands placed on Iran to dismantle its enrichment capabilities contrast sharply with the modernization of nuclear arsenals by recognized weapons states and the lack of scrutiny on undeclared nuclear powers like Israel.
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Must ReadIndus Waters Treaty: Why India wants to renegotiate the pact with Pakistan
India has recently put the [Indus Waters Treaty] (IWT) 'in abeyance' following terrorist strikes and has issued formal notices to Pakistan seeking modification and renegotiation of the 1960 pact. The decision is rooted in both extraordinary security concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and long-standing concerns over the treaty's failure to address modern water management challenges, including climate change and groundwater resources.
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Must ReadAustralian uranium fuels next phase in India’s n-programme
The recent third India-Australia Annual Summit highlighted an agreement allowing Australia to supply uranium to India. This marks a significant shift in Australia's long-held policy of restricting uranium exports only to signatories of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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Must ReadFulfil the promise: On restoring Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
The editorial criticizes the Union government's delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, more than two and a half years after assuring the Supreme Court. Despite elections and a newly installed government under Omar Abdullah, the region remains a Union Territory, limiting the powers of elected representatives and raising concerns about democratic governance and internal security in border regions.
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