Chandigarh Police have apprehended three suspects near a jungle area in the vicinity of the Sector 43 bus stand in connection with a case involving a suspected improvised explosive device and firearms. An FIR has been registered at Police Station Sector 36, Chandigarh, and an investigation is currently underway. Sources indicate that the suspects are believed to be from Tarn Taran. Police have advised citizens to remain calm and report any suspicious activity.
A woman waiting on her scooter in Jaipur’s busy Durgapura Market was targeted by a chain snatcher, who walked up from behind and fled with her gold chain as CCTV captured the act.
A speeding tractor crashed into an autorickshaw in Jhansi before hitting a man and dragging him for around 50 metres, leaving him with serious injuries. The terrifying sequence was captured on CCTV near Mishra Dhaba.
In an exclusive interview, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw detailed India's expanding semiconductor ecosystem and talent development initiatives. Vaishnaw highlighted that the Chips to Startup program now covers 400 universities across the country, giving students hands-on experience in chip design, tape-out, and testing. Speaking on the impact of the initiative on youth, Vaishnaw said, "It's life-changing because those students, when they go into the industry, like, there won't be many countries in the world where a student coming out of a university can say that I have taped out a chip." Responding to critics regarding India's focus on legacy nodes between 28 and 90 nanometers, he noted that this segment constitutes 70% of global semiconductor volume and powers essential electronics and automotive manufacturing. He outlined India's Semiconductor 2.0 blueprint, which includes upgrading B.Tech curricula to systems design and building five-year capabilities in advanced packaging, equipment manufacturing, and materials.
A newly signed United States sanctions law grants the administration authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas within 30 days. Although India and China are major purchasers, the legislation does not name specific nations or define how top importers will be calculated. In response, India has maintained that national interest and energy security for its 1.4 billion citizens remain paramount through diversified energy sourcing. New Delhi highlighted the potential impact on bilateral ties and global energy markets, reiterating its commitment to taking all necessary measures to protect domestic economic interests.