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India's Semiconductor Leap

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  India is poised to become one of the world’s top four semiconductor manufacturing nations by 2032, according to Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The projection reflects the rapid progress made under India’s semiconductor mission, which aims to build a full-spectrum ecosystem—from chip design to fabrication, packaging, and testing. Backed by strong government incentives, rising private investment, and strategic global partnerships, India is attracting major players across the semiconductor value chain. The push aligns with the country’s broader goal of strengthening supply-chain resilience, boosting high-tech manufacturing, and reducing import dependence. If current momentum continues, India’s rise in semiconductors could redefine its position in the global technology landscape.

Guwahati Airport Sets Passenger Record

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  Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic in 2025, handling 7.01 million travellers, marking a major milestone for aviation in Northeast India. The surge reflects growing air connectivity, increased domestic travel demand, and the airport’s expanding role as the region’s primary aviation hub. Improved infrastructure, addition of new routes, and higher flight frequencies have strengthened Guwahati’s link with major Indian cities and key regional destinations. The record traffic also highlights the city’s rising importance as a gateway for tourism, trade, and economic activity across the Northeast, reinforcing Guwahati Airport’s position as a critical driver of regional growth.

UP Bets Big on Data Economy

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  Uttar Pradesh has unveiled plans to develop eight large-scale data centre parks across the state, targeting a combined capacity of around 900 megawatts and an investment inflow of nearly ₹30,000 crore. The initiative is part of the state’s push to position itself as a major digital infrastructure hub, leveraging its proximity to the National Capital Region, expanding power availability, and improving connectivity. The proposed parks are expected to attract global and domestic technology firms, create high-skilled employment, and strengthen India’s rapidly growing data ecosystem. By focusing on scalable infrastructure, reliable power supply, and policy incentives, Uttar Pradesh aims to support the rising demand for cloud services, AI workloads, and data localisation, while accelerating its broader digital and economic transformation.