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BusinessIndia's electronics manufacturing sector has received incentives worth Rs 19,090.98 crore under the PLI scheme, launched in 2020. This support has helped increase smartphone exports from $5.5 billion in 2021-22 to nearly $30 billion by 2025-26. The scheme covers 32 companies across 14 sectors with a total budget of Rs 1.91 lakh crore, significantly boosting domestic production.
TOI Business·8h ago
WorldAn attack on a market in Yemen's Taiz province killed 7 people, including children, and injured 40. The strike near Mawiya Junction damaged shops, vehicles, and buildings. The Houthi-run health ministry said the market was targeted, while Yemen's internationally recognized government claimed the attack hit a Houthi military camp nearby. The incident raised questions about the true target of the attack.
Aaj Tak·51m ago·Taiz
PoliticsPunjab Police deployed over 2,000 personnel at Lovely Professional University following violent student protests on Sunday. The protests erupted over an alleged rape case, leading to stone-pelting and vehicles being set ablaze. Senior police officers have stated that the situation is now under control.
Times of India·31m ago·Punjab
BusinessOil prices increased as Iran insisted on a seven-day proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump rejected, risking further delays. Brent crude rose above $106 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate neared $94. Trump said Iran's demands were outdated and expects negotiations to resume soon. The conflict has pushed Brent prices up over 70% this year, impacting global inflation.
Mint Markets·23m ago
WorldIn Karnataka, 70 people have died due to rain-related incidents this year, with lightning causing over half of the deaths. The state recorded fewer deaths this monsoon compared to previous years. Data shows 36 deaths from lightning, 17 from house or wall collapses, 11 from uprooted trees, three from landslides, and three from drowning. Since 2022-23, 779 people died in rain-related incidents, including 340 from lightning.
Deccan Herald·13m ago·Hubballi
SportsOn Day 10 of the 2026 Asian Games, India focuses on athletics and shooting events. Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh compete in the women's 25m pistol rapid team final. Seema and Sanya Yadav contest the women's discus throw final, while Vithya Ramraj and Anu Raghavan run the 400m hurdles final. Avinash Sable, Sreeshankar Murali, Rohit Yadav, and Yashvir Singh also compete in their finals. The women's 4x100m relay team will race later in the evening.
HT Sports·20m ago
TOI Business·8h ago
India's electronics manufacturing sector has received incentives worth Rs 19,090.98 crore under the PLI scheme, launched in 2020. This support has helped increase smartphone exports from $5.5 billion in 2021-22 to nearly $30 billion by 2025-26. The scheme covers 32 companies across 14 sectors with a total budget of Rs 1.91 lakh crore, significantly boosting domestic production.
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