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India's Semicon 2.0 expands ecosystem and defence tech

21 clusters · 88 sources · last updated

Latest: India electronics manufacturing expands amid skilled labor shortages

India is accelerating its technology roadmap through the Semicon 2.0 programme, providing a Rs 1.27 lakh crore ($13.25 billion) outlay to incentivize chip design, intellectual property, equipment, materials, advanced pac

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Indian Railways service and capacity expansion

11 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian Railways tests high-speed Vande Bharat freight and sleeper trains

Indian Railways has initiated several expansions to its service and capacity. In the Jammu Division, the Ministry of Railways announced the introduction of four new train pairs for the 2025–26 fiscal year, including two

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India's private space and defense sectors expand

16 clusters · 194 sources · last updated

Latest: India expands private sector roles in space and defence

India’s private space sector continues to expand following the July 2026 launch of Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket. As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shifts toward research and development, the transit

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India energy, EV, and manufacturing sector growth

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Latest: Electric vehicle adoption grows in India amid World EV Day 2026

India is experiencing significant growth in its energy, electric vehicle (EV), and manufacturing sectors. The EV industry is projected to support 7.2 million direct manufacturing jobs by 2040, provided battery cell local

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Meta safety and moderation controversies in India

20 clusters · 144 sources · last updated

Latest: NHRC investigates Instagram ads allegedly promoting child abuse material

In June 2026, a prompt-injection flaw in Meta’s High-Touch Support chatbot exposed over 20,000 Instagram accounts. By July, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology flagged child-sexual-abuse material (

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India mobile phone manufacturing expansion

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Latest: India mobile manufacturing expands to over 300 units by 2026

India has implemented a ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to transition the electronics industry from simple assembly to high-value manufacturing of components like batteries and camera modules. Effe

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India domestic manufacturing incentive initiatives

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: India plans $1.4 billion incentive scheme for battery components

India has introduced several large-scale incentive programs aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependency. In August 2026, the government launched a $1.2 billion initiative to boost the pro

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Indian Railways expands water safety and hygiene enforcement

8 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian Railways doubles fines for littering and hygiene violations

Indian Railways continues to face scrutiny regarding food safety and passenger amenities. A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has revealed widespread deficiencies, finding that 89% of 512 non-suburban stations

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Indian film industry organizational developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: International Film Festival of India prepares for 57th edition in Goa

The Indian film industry is preparing for several major upcoming events. In August 2026, the Film Federation of India (FFI) opened the application window for the country’s official selection for the 99th Academy Awards,

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India expands iPhone and mobile manufacturing footprint

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Apple and Google to expand manufacturing footprint in India

India has rapidly scaled up iPhone assembly, with Foxconn operating large plants in Tamil Nadu and near Bengaluru and Tata Electronics expanding its facilities to employ tens of thousands of workers. The country's share

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Indian Railways infrastructure expansion

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: India invests heavily in railway infrastructure and manufacturing

Indian Railways has initiated a large-scale infrastructure expansion strategy focused on increasing network capacity and freight efficiency. An initial plan involving 400 projects, valued at ₹13 lakh crore, aims to raise

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Indian infrastructure development projects

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Bihar NH-22 corridor approved for ₹3,590 crore four-laning

The Indian Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of major infrastructure projects totaling approximately 13,041 crore rupees, focusing on rail and highway connectivity. Among thes

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India electronics manufacturing expansion

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: India accelerates electronics manufacturing with ₹69,548 crore investment

The Indian government is expanding its domestic electronics manufacturing capabilities through large-scale infrastructure projects and component manufacturing schemes. In early August 2026, the government approved an El

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