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FM Sitharaman launches India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 cr outlay

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost the country's semicondu... Read More


ICC slams Pakistan's "selective participation" after boycott of T20WC clash against India, expects PCB to explore mutually acceptable resolution

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Hours after Pakistan decided to boycott its T20 World Cup group stage clash against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that "selective participation" is not fair wit... Read More


New York techie defends Indians against racist stereotypes: 'They're pretty sharp'

India, Feb. 1 -- A New York-based software engineer has defended Indian professionals against racist stereotypes of being incompetent and inconsiderate. John Freeman, a software engineer at Citadel, s... Read More


Women dhakis from Bengal beat stereotypes, find rhythm of empowerment

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Women dhakis from Bengal have beaten mockery and discouragement hollow, striking positive notes on their journey of empowerment, creative satisfaction and personal fulfilment to eme... Read More


BJP-led NDA set to boost its Rajya Sabha tally this year, reach at least 137 seats

India, Feb. 1 -- The BJP-led NDA government is set to tighten its grip on the Rajya Sabha this year by taking its tally to at least 137 seats (including nominated members) while the Opposition and fen... Read More


NDA partners have been called to Delhi, says former Manipur CM

Imphal, Feb. 1 -- With President's rule in Manipur due to end later this month unless extended by Parliament, former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that NDA partners in the state have b... Read More


Rain and snowfall lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms and fresh western disturbance

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning a... Read More


Ishan Kishan makes strong case for opener slot in India's T20 World Cup XI: 'Batting alongside Abhishek really helps'

India, Feb. 1 -- Ishan Kishan had a night to remember, smacking his maiden T20I ton in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand on Saturday. The knock was key as India won by 46 runs and also wrap... Read More


Chandigarh sees wettest January in 4 yrs, brace for rain today

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- With 63.6 mm rain, Chandigarh saw its wettest January in four years, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said, adding that residents can expect a rainy start to Febru... Read More


Delhi Police arrests man who killed stepson over fight with wife

India, Feb. 1 -- Police on Saturday said they arrested a 36-year-old man who went on the run a day earlier after brutally murdering his 12-year-old stepson following an argument with the boy's mother ... Read More