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In an exclusive interaction at the Semiconductor India Summit at Yashobhoomi, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that India has successfully laid the groundwork for its semiconductor industry under the Semicon India initiative. Highlighting the expansion of domestic manufacturing, Vaishnaw stated, "We have 12 units. Out of that, five have started commercial production." He outlined the central government's long-term roadmap to advance from current manufacturing nodes to 7nm and 3nm technologies by 2035, driven by steady policies, talent cultivation, and strong political will. Discussing workforce development, he highlighted that the Chips to Startup programme has expanded across 400 universities nationwide and announced plans to train 1,00,000 technicians over the next three to four years. Vaishnaw also addressed critical supply chain requirements, identifying ultra-pure materials as the most complex challenge, while expressing strong confidence that the Semicon 2.0 phase will draw investments exceeding initial projections and establish 200 deep-tech chip design companies across the country.

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan clinched the silver medal in the women's 10-metre air rifle individual event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. This marks the second silver medal for India at the Games, following the silver won earlier in the women's 10-metre air rifle team event, in which Elavenil was also a member. Leading into the final four shots of the individual contest, she narrowly missed out on the gold medal by the barest of margins. Her achievement follows in the footsteps of her mentor Gagan Narang, who secured two silver medals in both the individual and team events sixteen years ago.

Speaking on 'Doctor vs Internet' with host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, renowned cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth addressed the growing incidence of heart disease among Indians at an early age. He explained that South Asians carry a high genetic predisposition coupled with significant visceral fat, elevated LPA levels, diabetes, and hypertension, describing an Indian individual as a "loaded gun" if triggers are activated. Dr Seth emphasized that sudden severe exercise, heavy weightlifting, and smoking—including vaping and passive smoke—can precipitate fatal heart attacks even in normal or mildly blocked arteries. Highlighting the need for preventive healthcare, he recommended lipid profiling by age ten for those with family histories, lifelong LPA testing, and regular monitoring of blood pressure and sugar levels. He also outlined the correct medical technique for measuring blood pressure at home.

A political dispute has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the proposed new Secretariat at Pattinambakkam. While the opposition has raised objections, ally CPM has issued a warning to the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay, demanding the withdrawal of the government order passed for the site. Reminding the government of its outside support, the CPM stated that decisions must not be taken authoritatively and called for an all-party meeting to discuss the matter democratically. In response, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi defended the plan, stating that no final decision has been taken and that only a government order for a detailed feasibility project report was issued. He stressed that Chief Minister Vijay prioritises the welfare of fishermen and questioned the opposition's attempt to politicise the matter.