In a bold push for self-reliance, India has approved four semiconductor projects worth Rs 4,600 crore in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. From Silicon Carbide fabs to advanced packaging plants, these ventures promise high-skilled jobs, global-standard tech, and a place for India in the chipmaking big league.
Author: Shivendra Saxena
On Mega Tinkering Day 2025, 4.7 lakh students from every corner of India rolled up their sleeves to build DIY vacuum cleaners together, turning classrooms into buzzing workshops and proving that innovation thrives where imagination meets opportunity.
In a rare and refreshing initiative, over 13,000 students across 16 states stepped into India’s health research labs during ICMR’s SHINE. With hands-on learning, heartfelt stories, and the curiosity of youth, this nationwide event made science feel real and personal.
On 6 August 2025, Parliament pulled off a first for India’s shipping sector — passing two landmark maritime bills in one day. Together, they modernise ship governance and replace colonial-era trade rules, giving India’s maritime industry a cleaner, global-standard legal base.
During a meaningful visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, India and the Philippines upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership. From defence drills and space science to visa-free travel and cultural exchanges, the shift signals a long-term commitment to peace and progress.
In clinics, research labs, and policy papers, AYUSH is rewriting the story of Indian healthcare. Backed by science and scaled by strategy, the Ministry of Ayush is restoring ancient systems to their rightful place—in the service of modern health.
At the 13th JDCC in Delhi, India and UAE traded formality for real collaboration. From customised military training to AI defence planning and maritime cooperation, the bilateral bond turned from strategic talk to tactical action. And this is only the beginning.
The government’s targeted ₹300 subsidy under the Ujjwala scheme is driving a visible rise in LPG usage across rural India. With over 10 crore connections, PMUY is shifting kitchens and lives, toward cleaner, safer cooking. Here’s how a mix of cash, community, and culture is turning the tide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Tamil Nadu on 26 July, not just to unveil projects, but to leave a certain kind of mark.
After years of diplomatic back-and-forth, economic wishlists, and missed deadlines, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is finally a reality.

