The announcement came after Gary E. Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US and discussed ways to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in India.
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Panchayat poll violence: Trinamool leader gunned down in Purulia
Condemning the incident, Trinamool's Rajya Sabha member Santanu Sen claimed that the murder of Choubey proves that it is not the ruling party, but the opposition forces, especially the BJP, which are trying to create tension over the panchayat polls.
Mumbai broker nabbed for fraudulent transactions worth Rs 4,600 cr
A Mumbai share-broker has been arrested for allegedly indulging in illegal 'dabba trading' activities worth over Rs 4,600-crore between March and June, officials said here.
Security forces preparing to hit supply root of Maoists: MP Home Minister
The minister, who reviewed the preparations of security forces in Maoist-hit district Balaghat on Thursday said, the security forces have prepared plans to target the pipeline supplying money and promoting Maoism through 'Urban Naxals.'
BMC bulldozer flattens Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 'illegal' Bandra branch
Pushing the Shiv Sena (UBT) further into a corner, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ran a bulldozer on its 'Shakha' (branch) office in Bandra east, contending it was 'illegal', here on Thursday.
Woman sets two minor daughters on fire in Bihar's Nawada
"We learnt that two minor girls aged 2 and 8 years were charred to death in Dudheli village. When we reached the spot with police force, we found the completely charred bodies of the girls on the bed," said Pankaj Kumar, SDPO of Rajauli range.
Micron to set up $2.75 bn semiconductor assembly, test facility in India
Micron Technology on Thursday announced to set up a new $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-American President and CEO of Micron, in Washington DC during his state visit to the US.
BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena arrested from dharna site outside Raj police station
For the last two days, Meena was asking the police officials to file an FIR against state water Minister Mahesh Joshi and IAS officer Subodh Agrawal after alleging irregularities worth Rs 20,000 crore in the tender .
Bengal panchayat polls: State challenges Calcutta HC order on CBI probe at higher bench
While giving the order, Justice Sinha also observed that since the allegations are against a state government official it will not be wise for a state investigation agency to probe the matter and hence the charge of the probe is handed over to CBI.
Suspicious role of police in Raj Dalit woman rape-murder case comes to fore
The main accused, Dinesh Bishnoi, as per the victim's family members, was harassing the woman for the last 10-15 days. The woman used to go to the coaching centre in Khajuwala every morning for a computer course and the accused used to follow her.
Kerala HC claims Lakshadweep comes under its jurisdiction
The Kerala High Court has ruled that AHigh Courts have the power to conduct disciplinary proceedings against presiding officers of district and other subordinate courts under their jurisdiction, including in Lakshadweep.
PM Modi meets top American CEOs, seeks technological collaboration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a state visit to the US, met a cross section of American CEOs in Washington and sought their technological collaboration in India.
Manipur violence: Amit Shah calls all-party meet on June 24
Sarma, who is also the convenor of the NDA's northeast chapter NEDA (North-East Democratic Alliance), had visited Imphal on June 10 and held a series of meetings with his Manipur counterpart N. Biren Singh and various other organisations.
Man chased, hacked to death on busy Hyderabad road
The grusome murder was captured on CCTV camera. The video clip, which has gone viral on social media, shows one of the attackers chasing and attacking the victim even as the movement of vehicles continued on the busy road.
Cops lodge FIR after Honey Singh claims threat from Goldy Brar
Delhi Police's Special Cell has registered an FIR after singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh had filed a complaint alleging that he and his manager had received death threats from gangster Goldy Brar.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 10 states, heatwave in three
"Lightning at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Coastal and South Interior Karnataka," the bulletin read.
Bhopal: Rats 'nibble' at body kept in govt hospital's mortuary
Rats reportedly nibbled the ears and face of a body kept in the mortuary of government-run Hamidiya hospital in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal.
Former Bengal CM's daughter to undergo sex-change surgery
Suchetana Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, has declared herself as a "transman", adding that she would shortly undergo sex reassignment surgery (SRS).
Relieve me from post of Leader of Opposition, pleads Ajit Pawar
In a surprise development, Nationalist Congress Partys (NCP) Ajit Pawar on Wednesday vrtually pleaded with the party leadership to relieve him from the post of Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly.
'Terrorism divides but tourism unites', says PM Modi in G20 meet
He made these remarks while virtually addressing the G20 tourism ministers' meeting in Goa, saying that India's approach to tourism is based on the ancient Sanskrit verse 'Atithi Devo Bhava' which means 'Guest is God'.
Dalit girl gang-raped, murdered while on way to coaching centre in Rajasthan
A 20-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped and murdered while she on the way for her coaching classes in Rajasthan's Bikaner district, officials said on Wednesday.
Army forms 'Bharatmala' from Siachen to Kanyakumari to mark Yoga Day
The ministry of defence said the troops, families, including children and defence civilians actively participated in the event. The local populace at all locations was also actively co-opted in the Yoga activities.
Yoga helps Shilpa stay calm and focused; weight training does the trick for strength
Actress-entrepreneur, Shilpa Shetty is known for her insane fitness levels. One may wonder and be curious about what constitutes her fitness regime. Well, now, the actress has shared that Yoga forms a huge part of her fitness routine and that for strength and toning, weight training "does the job" for her.
Sunny Leone opts for Hot Yoga because it cleanses body of toxins
Actress Sunny Leone, who recently made waves at the Cannes Film Festival with the premiere of her upcoming film 'Kennedy', has opened up about her Yoga routine on the International Day of Yoga on Wednesday.
Yoga brings harmony to mind, body and soul, shares Hansika Motwani on IYD
On the occasion of International Yoga Day (IYD), Bollywood actress Hansika Motwani on wednesday perfomed some asanas in the morning and shared that Yoga brings a lot of positivity.