Semicon 2.0, Varanasi projects, rail upgrades & more: All about 7 big decisions cleared by Cabinet

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved seven major decisions covering infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, mobile phone production, fertiliser and railway projects. The package includes Semicon 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) and the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, with a combined outlay of Rs 2,19,353 crore.The announcements came during a press briefing after the Cabinet…

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Delhi HC seeks government’s response on plea seeking medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk | India News

A plea has been filed seeking medical intervention for Wangchuk NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June…

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‘I would’ve done the same’: Thomas Tuchel on Argentina’s iconic dark blue jersey choice for England World Cup semi-final | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring a goal; and England head coach Thomas Tuchel. (AP Photos) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted he understands why Argentina have chosen to wear their iconic dark blue away jersey for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, saying he would have made the same decision if superstition was…

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Palestine welcomes India’s renewed support for two-state solution and development projects

India’s proposed speciality hospital and artificial limb fitment centre would strengthen healthcare services and support rehabilitation efforts for those most severely affected NEW DELHI: The State of Palestine has welcomed external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar’s announcement that India will establish major development projects for the Palestinian people. It was announced during the launch of…

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Watch: US strikes hit watchtower at Iran’s Chabahar as Middle East conflict escalates

Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health Ministry said more than 260 people were wounded in overnight attacks Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health Ministry said more than 260 people were wounded in overnight attacks Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health…

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Supriya Sule rules out NDA switch, says NCP (SP) yet to decide on Delimitation Bill | India News

NEW DELHI: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Wednesday dismissed speculation that her party could back the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill, saying it has neither discussed the legislation with anyone nor been approached for support.While addressing the media, Sule said the NCP (SP) would decide its stand only after the Bill is introduced in Parliament…

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Oracle rating downgraded by S&P, now stands one notch above junk and the reason is Sam Altman; rating agency says: OpenAI accounts for roughly half of …

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) on Oracle to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BBB’ — one notch above speculative grade, commonly known as junk status. White the rating agency maintained a stable outlook, it identified Sam Altman-led OpenAI as a “key credit risk” for the company. S&P said that it estimates that…

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Why Taslima Nasreen’s Kolkata return is a powder keg for Bengal politics | India News

Taslima Nasreen’s planned return to Kolkata after nearly two decades has triggered a political face-off in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trading barbs over the exiled Bangladeshi author’s visit.Nasreen, who was forced to leave the city in 2007 following violent protests over her writings, is scheduled to…

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Warren Buffet makes it clear that he will donate all of his Berkshire shares within next eight years to these four foundations managed by …

Warren Buffet has announced to donate all of his Berkshire shares by 2034 to four foundations. In a press release dated July 14, 2026, Buffett says, “My goal is to dispose of all of my Berkshire shares within about eight years.” The four foundations include Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation…

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Captaincy, coaching, trade talk to headline Mumbai Indians’ season review next week | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, centre, with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, right, and batting coach Kieron Pollard during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) top brass will meet in England next…

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