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More than just another incentive program, this PLI scheme represents India’s ambition to climb up the global manufacturing value chain, fostering design-led, quality-driven, resilient manufacturing capabilities.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL filed by MLA Kiran Samant concerning social media content misuse by influencers and comedians, specifically naming Kunal Kamra. The court questioned the singling out of Kamra and suggested existing IT rules offer sufficient remedies for addressing misinformation.

India's electronics manufacturing sector is set for rapid growth with the launch of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the scheme's portal and guidelines, emphasizing its role in fostering a robust ecosystem. The initiative aims to attract significant investments, integrate Indian companies into global value chains, and establish India as a global electronics hub.

President Xi Jinping has declared AI a strategic priority, urging China to lead in this transformative field. China aims for self-reliance in AI, balancing innovation with safety. Despite progress, concerns arise over data privacy and potential military applications, particularly with AI models like DeepSeek. Amidst U.S.

LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list in India's tech and internet sector highlights Tata Consultancy Services as the leading employer, followed by Accenture and Infosys. The rankings, derived from LinkedIn data, emphasize career progression factors like employee promotions, skill development, and internal mobility.

The government has launched the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a budget of Rs 23,000 crore to enhance domestic electronics production. The scheme prioritizes firms with strong local design capabilities and quality standards. It aims to increase India's global electronics manufacturing share to 8 per cent and attract significant investments, creating numerous jobs and boosting production value.

Sarvam AI is likely to be the first recipient of funding from the IndiaAI Mission, potentially receiving Rs 220 crore in the form of access to Nvidia H100 chips. This support aims to bolster Sarvam's efforts in developing an indigenous large language model, particularly one tailored for Indian languages, aligning with the mission's goals.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) proposes developing 'angstrom-scale' chips using 2D materials like graphene, potentially surpassing current 3-nanometer silicon chips. Submitted to the government, the Rs 500 crore project aims to establish India as a semiconductor leader.

Adani Group and Zoho Corp are reportedly backing away from their semiconductor projects, dealing a blow to India's ambition to establish a domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. Zoho cited a lack of confidence in the technology path, while Adani expressed concerns about weak demand and limited financial commitment from its partner.