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India gifts Prussian Blue Capsules to Indonesia to mitigate radiation exposure

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) In a reaffirmation of its commitment to regional cooperation and as first responder, India has gifted critical Prussian Blue Capsules to Indonesia to mitigate the radioactive effects of Cesium-137 contamination.
On the request of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta mobilized urgently required capsules of Prussian Blue.
Indian Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty handed over the medicines to the representatives from Indonesian Health Ministry.
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Cabinet approves Rs 1 27 lakh crore Semicon 2 0 to strengthen India's chip manufacturing ecosystem

15 Jul 2026 | 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a new phase of the Centre's semiconductor programme with a total budget outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore, aimed at strengthening India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem and providing long-term policy support to position the country as a global semiconductor hub.

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Cabinet approves Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to boost production, exports

15 Jul 2026 | 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, a new five-year programme aimed at expanding mobile phone production, increasing domestic value addition, strengthening supply chains and building globally competitive Indian mobile phone brands.

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Khadi India Pavilion inaugurated at Bharat Tex 2026 in Delhi

15 Jul 2026 | 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Manoj Goel, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), inaugurated the ‘Khadi India Pavilion’ at Hall Number 10 of Bharat Tex 2026 and inspected the pavilion, interacting with exhibitors, artisans and representatives of Khadi institutions.

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CCEA approves Rs 14,447-cr Ganga Elevated Corridor to ease traffic, boost connectivity in Varanasi

15 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of a 46.039-km six-lane Greenfield Elevated Corridor connecting National Highway-19 (NH-19) with the Varanasi Ring Road along the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh at a total capital cost of Rs 14,447.64 crore, in a major push to decongest Varanasi and strengthen its transport infrastructure.

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PM Modi hails India-UK trade and Social Security pacts as milestone in bilateral ties

15 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security, describing the twin pacts as a major milestone that would deepen economic cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses, professionals and workers in both countries.

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