Semiconductor
The semiconductor design ecosystem in India is thriving, with startups under the Ministry of Electronics and IT's support attracting significant investments. Notably, Netrasemi secured ₹107 crore in VC funding for chip development in smart vision and IoT applications. The government has committed ₹234 crore to support 22 chip
5G Services
The Ministry of Communications has announced the successful rollout of 5G services across all States and Union Territories in India, with availability in 99.8% of districts. As of June 30, 2025, 486,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations have been installed. The government has implemented various initiatives to support this
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article discussing the transformation of India's ports into global commerce hubs. The article emphasizes the roles of expansion, mechanisation, digitisation, and improved Ease of Doing Business. Modi highlighted the collaboration between major shipbuilding companies and Indian firms, which is expected to create
India
India's press and media ecosystem has seen significant growth, with the number of registered publications increasing from 1.05 Lakh in 2014-15 to 1.55 Lakh in 2024-25, and private satellite TV channels rising from 821 to 908. The DD Free Dish now offers 92 private and 50
India
On July 23, 2025, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met with Major General (Res) Amir Baram, Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defence, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and developing an institutional framework for deeper ties. Both sides condemned recent terrorist attacks
India
On July 22, 2025, India and Nepal conducted Home Secretary Level Talks in New Delhi, led by Shri Govind Mohan and Shri Gokarna Mani Duwadee. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral security cooperation, border management, and addressing trans-border criminal activities. Key agreements included the finalization of the Agreement on Mutual
Turtle Excluder Devices
The Indian Ministry of Fisheries has urged coastal states and Union Territories to review their Marine Fisheries Regulation Acts to incorporate Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) for the conservation of marine turtles. All nine coastal states have amended their regulations to mandate TED use, while the Government of Kerala plans to
Nuclear Power
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India's energy sector through nuclear power, focusing on indigenous development and international collaboration. Key strategies include the deployment of Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), construction of new reactors, and the development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
Kudankulam
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) currently has two operational units (KKNPP-1 & 2) generating a total of 2000 MW. Power allocation from these units is distributed among several states, with Karnataka receiving 442 MW, Kerala 266 MW, Tamil Nadu 925 MW, and Puducherry 67 MW, while 300 MW remains
Rare Earth Minerals
The Department of Atomic Energy's Atomic Minerals Directorate is actively exploring rare earth minerals across India, with significant resources identified. The Ministry of Mines is enhancing supply chain resilience for critical minerals through policy reforms, international cooperation, and the establishment of the National Critical Mineral Mission. Key initiatives
Narco Coordination Centre
The Government of India has restructured the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism to enhance coordination among Central and State stakeholders in drug law enforcement. Established in 2016 and restructured in 2019 and 2022, the NCORD aims to combat drug trafficking and abuse through improved inter-agency collaboration, real-time intelligence sharing, and
India
The Ministry of Labour & Employment rebuts a Reuters article questioning the accuracy of India's unemployment statistics, emphasizing the robustness of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) methodology and presenting positive employment trends supported by official data. The rebuttal highlights the importance of data-driven evidence over perception-based opinions,