Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Doda in Jammu and Kashmir this Saturday to address a public rally backing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory. The elections, spread over three phases, will take place on September 18, 25, and October 1, with the vote counting scheduled for October 8. Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited the rally site on Friday to review the arrangements for the public meeting on September 14. Singh emphasised the significance of the visit, noting that it marks the first time in nearly five decades that…

New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Ajit Manocha, CEO of SEMI, praised the reception at SEMICON India 2024, calling it ‘unprecedented’ and ‘exponential.’ He highlighted the event’s vast scale, with over 100 global CEOs and CXOs from the semiconductor supply chain in attendance. Manocha expressed confidence in the industry’s commitment to making India a key player in the semiconductor sector, noting its importance to global industries and humanity. The three-day SEMICON India 2024 conference, which began on Wednesday, aims to showcase India’s semiconductor strategy and its goal of becoming a global hub for semiconductor production. Randhir Thakur, President and CEO…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2024 on September 11, articulating his vision for Indian-made chips to feature in every global device. Addressing the conference, Modi highlighted India’s growing role in the semiconductor sector, underscoring that over $1.8 billion has been committed to semiconductor manufacturing, with numerous projects in progress. Modi stated that India aims to grow its electronics sector from $150 billion to $500 billion by the end of the decade. He noted that India offers a stable ecosystem and ease of doing business, crucial for semiconductor growth. The conference, held from September 11-13 at India Expo Mart,…

India and the US launched their most extensive ground combat exercise to date, named ‘Yudh Abhyas,’ at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. This 21-day exercise, involving around 600 troops from India’s Rajput Regiment and 600 soldiers from the US’s 1-24 Battalion of the 11th Airborne Division, aims to bolster military interoperability and refine combat skills. The 20th edition of Yudh Abhyas represents a substantial escalation in scope, complexity, and equipment deployment, according to an Army officer. The exercise will enhance joint military capabilities for counter-terrorism operations in semi-desert conditions, focusing on realistic simulations of such missions. Tactical drills…

The Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that the Agni 4 intermediate-range ballistic missile was successfully launched. The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and met all technical and operational benchmarks, according to a ministry official. The official also noted that the launch was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). This success follows a previous achievement on April 4, when India successfully conducted a flight test of the Agni-Prime, a new-generation ballistic missile. The Agni series of missiles, developed by India, are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads over…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Singapore as more than just a partner, calling it a shining example for developing nations. In a recent roundtable meeting with his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, PM Modi described the dialogue between India and Singapore as a groundbreaking initiative. In his opening remarks, PM Modi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and extended his congratulations to Wong on his new role as Prime Minister. He expressed confidence that under Wong’s leadership, Singapore would continue to thrive. Modi highlighted that Singapore’s success serves as a model for India and emphasized the importance of replicating this…

A newly established organisation representing Asian communities suggests that Indian Americans are likely to base their votes in the upcoming U.S. presidential election on candidates’ actions rather than their heritage or race. According to the group, Republican candidate Donald Trump has a stronger record compared to his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, at 59, is the first presidential candidate of Indian heritage at the top of a Democratic ticket, which has stirred considerable excitement within the Indian-American community, numbering around five million. However, Holly Ham, co-founder of Asians Make America Great Again (MAGA), told PTI that Indian Americans…

In a significant strategic move, India has commissioned its second nuclear-capable submarine, INS Arighaat, on Thursday in Visakhapatnam. As the second vessel in the Arihant-class series, INS Arighaat follows the commissioning of INS Arihant in 2016. These submarines are equipped with four missile silos, each housing three K-15 ballistic missiles with a range of 400 nautical miles, and are capable of accommodating K-4 missiles with a range of 1,900 nautical miles. Additionally, the Arihant-class submarines are armed with torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare. The nuclear triad, which includes land-based and submarine-launched ballistic missiles as well as aircraft capable of carrying nuclear…

US Vice President Kamala Harris faced backlash for her use of a new accent during a Labour Day rally in Detroit, Michigan. While addressing union members at a high school in Detroit, Harris attempted to connect with the crowd by adopting a more animated tone, which led to noticeable changes in her accent. Her comments, including statements like, “You better thank a union member for the five-day work week…,” were particularly criticized for the change in her accent. Some detractors even likened her speech to that of Foghorn Leghorn, a character from Looney Tunes. The Trump campaign highlighted that Harris…

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump, recently stirred up a debate on social media. Cuban launched a poll on X (formerly Twitter) to gauge his followers’ opinions on whether Kamala Harris or Trump would serve as a better role model for children. The poll drew significant attention from both Trump supporters and X owner Elon Musk. Cuban’s poll attracted responses from a broad audience, including 804,173 participants. The results revealed that approximately 68.9% of respondents preferred Trump as a role model for their children, while 31.1% leaned towards Harris. The poll sparked…