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September 17, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem at SEMICON India 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting the rapid expansion of India’s semiconductor ecosystem and the growing opportunities for innovation, investment and industrial growth. He expressed particular gratitude to the international attendees who had traveled to India to partake in the fifth edition of the summit. "I extend a special welcome to the guests who have come to India from abroad," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister said the eve...

September 17, 2026 1:33 PM

Birthday moment for PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026

The opening session of SEMICON India 2026 briefly turned into a birthday celebration on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage, with the conference hall erupting in applause and wishes of "Happy Birthday" before he began his address. PM Modi, who turned 76 on Thursday, smiled and acknowledged the gathering as the birthday greetings rang through the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, where he inaugurated the fifth edition of the semiconductor industry conference. The b...

September 17, 2026 12:04 PM

PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, marking the start of a three-day national convention on the country's semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. The event, being held from September 17 to 19, will focus on industry engagement, policy direction and international partnerships. India's electronics manufacturing sector has expanded significantly over the last 11 years, with electronics goods p...

July 12, 2026 6:17 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan unveils statue of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan, inaugurates memorial in New Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday unveiled a statue of renowned social reformer and freedom fighter Mannathu Padmanabhan and inaugurated the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam at the Mannam International Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. The event, organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi, NSS Delhi President M. K. G. Pillai, General Secretary M. D. Jayaprakash and other dignitaries. Addressing ...

February 19, 2025 11:30 AM

ASI begins underwater exploration to uncover submerged heritage off Dwarka coast

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a new phase of underwater exploration off the coast of Dwarka, Gujarat, as part of its efforts to uncover and preserve India’s submerged cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday. A team of five archaeologists, led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology), has begun investigations near the Gomati Creek. The team includes H.K. Nayak, Director (Excavations and Explorations), Dr. Aparajita Sharma, Ass...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Gujarat rains: Indian Army deploys 6 columns for rescue operations

The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat's worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. "Following the state government's appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six columns to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in the most severely impacted districts," an Arm...