HCLTech has launched a ₹185 crore Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru in September 2026, focused on post-silicon engineering, advanced testing, and failure analysis to support global semiconductor R&D. #Semiconductor

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18th BRICS Summit : Livestream and Photos

#Geopolitics #BRICS

India files immigration charges against US citizen and six Ukrainians as terror probe continues

India’s National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against American citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainian nationals for alleged immigration offences, while investigation under anti-terror law UAPA remains open!!

The NIA charged them under Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act for illegal entry, stay and movement. The chargesheet was filed as the statutory 180-day custody period under the UAPA framework was due to expire on 8 September. Under Indian law, if a chargesheet is not filed within the applicable period, an accused may seek default bail

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Delhi Airport has lodged an FIR with Delhi Police against 63 social media handles for sharing misleading and false posts/videos falsely showing flooding at Indira Gandhi International Airport and suggesting disruption to airport operation.

In one instance, an old video of waterlogging at Dubai Airport was falsely presented as Delhi Airport.
Such misleading content can create unnecessary anxiety among passengers, cause public mischief and undermine confidence in a critical public utility. #Policy

BRICS New Delhi summit logistical details on various plenaries released by the Government

#Geopolitics #BRICS

Bangladesh army tank (China’s Upgraded Type 59/69 Tanks) exploded and killed 2 tank crew during live firing excercise on hatehazari, raising questions on Chinese defence products. #IndianSubcontinent

India has sent the 7th tranche of Aid with 35 tonnes of Relief Aid to Flood hit Nepal #IndianSubcontinent

India & Sri Lanka exchange 3 defence pacts in Colombo, covering L70 gun upgrades for the Sri Lanka Air Force, National Defence College Academic ties & Cadet Corps Co-operation.

SL President, Indian Defence Minister inaugurate 3 Indian-funded Bailey bridges. #IndianSubcontinent

The Technology Development Board (TDB) has selected 13 companies, including 11 deep-tech startups, under the second cohort of the RDI fund, committing over ₹3,260 crore for technology commercialization as of September 2026. #Economy

The Indian Army 81mm ASLV-Mounted Infantry Mortar System conducting live fire drill near LAC. 🇮🇳⚡️🇨🇳 #Defence

Cabinet approves Rs 20,804 crore Railway projects across nine states covering 1,196 KM

1. Arakkonam – Renigunta: Third and fourth lines, 77 km

2. Whitefield – Bangarapet: Third and fourth lines, 47 km

3. Hosur – Omalur: Doubling, 147 km

4. Salem – Karur– Dindigul: Doubling, 159 km

5. Secunderabad (Ghatkesar) – Kazipet: Multitracking, 110 km

6. Kharagpur – Jharsuguda (Bagdehi): Fourth line

7. Katni–Pendra Road: Fourth line

8. Bilaspur (Uslapur) – Pendra Road: Third line

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#Infra #Railways

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) has approved most of TRAI’s satcom spectrum allocation recommendations, fixing charges at ₹3,500 per MHz annually plus ₹500 per urban subscriber, with rollout strictly subject to mandatory security clearances from national security agencies at Union and State levels. #Telecom

Household manufacturing in India grew 25.2% annually between FY23–25, nearly 4X faster than corporates at 6.7%, increasing its share of total manufacturing GVA to 19.4% in FY25. This rapid rise also boosted household operating surplus by 24.5% annually, compared to 7.3% for corporates. #Economy

EAM S. Jaishankar holds 📞 telephonic talks with French FM Barrot

Both Discussed developments pertaining to Ukraine, the Gulf, Indo-Pacific and the UN.

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Apple is expanding hiring in India, focusing on AI, software engineering, and data platform roles, highlighting India’s growing importance in its global technology ecosystem. The company is also recruiting for manufacturing intelligence, robotics, and machine learning positions, strengthening India’s role in innovation and advanced tech development. #Jobs #MakeinIndia

India's merchandise #exports figures for April 2026 to July 2026.

PM Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will hold Bilateral meeting on September 11 in New Delhi #Geopolitics

China says it supports India hosting BRICS Summit but does not confirm if President Xi Jinping will travel to Delhi for the summit : Chinese MFA #ForeignAffairs

1,506 KM long Western Dedicated Freight Corridor becomes Fully Operation with last Stretch now Open

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#Railways #Infra

Indian Para Archer Sheetal Devi Is The Champion Of World Para Archery Series 2026 🔥

- Defeated Kazakhstan's Aizada Seidan in the thrilling final by 10-9 in a shoot-off.

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