Chennai: India should focus on its current strengths and aim for global leadership on design, outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), advanced packaging, and critical semiconductor materials, including wide bandgap and advanced packaging materials, rather than chasing the wafer race, according to a NITI Aayog report released on Friday.The report argued that it should prioritise…
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Canacona: The Khola gram sabha on Sunday unanimously resolved to install CCTV cameras and signboards at key locations across the village. Sarpanch Tejal Ajay Pagi said it was decided to install CCTV cameras at Saleri, Vaghonn, Molorem and Gaval-Khola, while signboards will be erected at the entrances to Saleri, Nuem in Cananguinim, Vaghonn and Cabo…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s references to two of eastern Uttar Pradesh’s most cherished summer delights — Banarasi langra mango and sattu lassi — struck an emotional chord with listeners in Varanasi during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The mention of these regional favourites drew enthusiastic applause and chants of “Har…
Sir C V Raman (C) with Dr Vikram A Sarabhai and other dignitaries at the foundation-laying ceremony of VASCSC in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad: On June 1, the Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC), one of the many landmark institutions founded by Dr Sarabhai in the city, will complete 60 years. On the occasion, officials have…
Representational image of violence against women Ludhiana: A 21-year-old woman had three teeth broken and her jaw fractured after a neighbour allegedly cornered and assaulted her on her rooftop for blocking his phone number.Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, Abhishek, a bank employee who reportedly scaled a neighbouring building to access the woman’s…
Panchkula: The long-pending project to build a training centre for Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers in Pinjore has received a push, with the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB) approving a revised project cost of Rs 5.15 crore.According to an official HSAMB communication, the project was initially sanctioned in 2019 at an estimated cost of Rs…
Pune: Over six years after Pune Mahapalika Parivahan Mahamandal Limited lauched e-buses to ferry commuters, the transport body will now start looking for alternatives to ensure that the buses can be charged even if there is a power outage in the areas where the depots are located.All seven e-bus depots do not have any power…
Imphal/Agartala: Manipur HC has put on hold the appointment of Prof Ganga Prasad Prasain as vice-chancellor (in-charge) of Manipur University, dealing a setback to the former Tripura University VC, whose tenure there was marked by alleged recruitment irregularities, nepotism, and administrative controversies. The court, through an interim order, reinstated Prof Sumitra Phanjoubam, the senior-most professor…
Lucknow: Experts raised concern over the rising cases of tobacco-related cancers among women, linking it to smokeless tobacco use and passive smoking. They stressed the need for awareness, early diagnosis and regular oral check-ups.The concern was raised during a tobacco prohibition and oral cancer awareness campaign at Hazratganj Metro Station on Sunday to mark World…
