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New Delhi, Dec 17: Leading electronics company MSI on Tuesday announced the beginning of its India production with its first manufacturing facility now operational in Chennai. In line with the objective of the "Make in India" initiative, MSI will introduce Indian made versions of two of its popular models 'MSI Modern 14' and 'MSI Thin 15' laptops, the company said in a statement. "India has long been a key focus for MSI, and the country's growing demand for high-performance laptops has been integral to our decision to begin manufacturing locally," said John Hung, NB General Manager, MSI India. With its expanding tech ecosystem and rapidly evolving consumer base, India presents immense opportunities for growth. "By beginning production of the Modern 14 and Thin 15 models to India, we are not only making MSI's products more accessible but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative technology, with luxurious aesthetics and ultimate performance tailored to the unique needs of Indian consumers," Hung added. India has become one of MSI's fastest growing markets, with the brand consistently expanding its presence across the country, said the company. In response to this remarkable growth, MSI's decision to initiate local production underscores its commitment to India's rapidly advancing tech landscape and its confidence in the country's manufacturing capabilities. To further enhance accessibility for tech and gaming enthusiasts, MSI is expanding its reach by increasing touchpoints, with more stores, making its products more readily available to customers across the nation. MSI has a wide ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. "We are confident that this will mark the beginning of a new era in MSI's journey and help penetrate the Indian market further while enhancing operational efficiencies and contributing to India's journey as a global leader in technology," said Hung.
KV Singh Deo (centre) and other officials during the inauguration of the DNN lab on Thursday Sourced by the Telegraph A state-of-the-art Deep Neural Network (DNN) Laboratory has come up on the premises of Krystellar Defence and Aerospace in Nayapally, Bhubaneswar. The lab would work in the area of artificial intelligence and next-generation defence technologies. It is designed to promote research in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), artificial intelligence (AI), electronic warfare, cognitive communications, AI-powered space surveillance, hypersonic threat detection, tracking and situational aw ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Domestic electronic contract manufacturing firm Dixon on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Chinese company Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd for manufacturing and supply of precision components used in electronic products like laptop, mobile phones etc. Dixon Technologies has announced its participation in Rs 22,919 crore incentive-based Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Also Read | 'Urdu at the House Of Lords': Javed Akhtar Gives Session on Urdu at British Parliament, Shabana Azmi Shares Picture. Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd and Chongqi ...Read More >
This mascot will symbolize Aadhaar's spirit of service, security, and accessibility. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a nationwide Mascot Design Contest inviting Indian citizens to create the official Aadhaar mascot. Hosted on the government's MyGov platform, the contest is open until October 31, 2025, and offers prize money of up to Rs 1 lakh for winning entries. The aim is to develop a distinctive, memorable mascot that reflects Aadhaar's core values; trust, i ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with thousands of bomb threats reported across the country. The accused allegedly sent about 1100 fake bomb threats targeting schools, offices, courts, and government institutions. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to police, the accused has been identified as 47-year-old Srinivas Louis. He was arrested by Delhi Police in Mysore, Karnataka. Officials said the arrest took place on Saturday from a rented house. The operation was conducted jointly by Delhi Police and local police teams. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that ...Read More >
Here comes a big update for the passengers. Mumbai local trains will get indigenous 'Kavach' safety boost by end of next year. This will be done in a major boost to commuter safety on one of the world's busiest suburban rail networks. What is Kavach? Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system developed under the 'Make in India' initiative that is presently being installed on Delhi-Mumbai as well as some other trunk routes. The indigenously designed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which will automatically control train speed, prevent collisions, and ensure safe operations even w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station.Platinum, the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification -- recognises the station's strong commitment to sustainability. This achievement underscores NCRTC's dedication to green practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project components, including stations, depots, and receiv ...Read More >
Gurgaon: In Haryana, 90% of summons are now issued electronically, and 100% of searches and seizures by police during investigations are recorded digitally. Around 68% of witness and complainant statements are being captured using the eSakshya mobile application, standardising evidence collection and improving transparency across investigations. Under the new criminal laws, witness examination has now extended beyond traditional courtrooms, as witnesses can now be examined at "designated places" which include govt offices, banks, and other such places. A total of 2,117 designated places have b ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Officials of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh have revealed that the top 20 property tax defaulters of the city are yet to clear dues of over Rs 190 crore, while property tax arrear cases worth Rs 62 crore are under litigation in the Punjab and Haryana high court. Citing different reasons, occupants of seven properties, out of the top 20, have challenged the MC's arrears amount, following which the authority failed to recover the amount from them. All these properties fall under the commercial category. As per official data of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, commercial prope ...Read More >
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a transnational cybercrime ring accused of defrauding US nationals of more than $40 million, in a joint effort with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The crackdown, part of Operation Chakra-IV, targeted illegal call centers and residential locations in the northern part of the country. Authorities seized Rs. 54 lakh (approximately US$ 62,000) in cash, dozens of electronic devices and incriminating records. Three key suspects are in custody with investigations continuing to identify additional accomplices and trace the stolen ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand in Gujarat, stated that "a new bridge has been built between Sanand and Silicon Valley," marking the current period as the "decade of India." Highlighting the rapid growth of the domestic electronics landscape, the Prime Minister projected that by the end of this decade, "India's semiconductor market could exceed USD 100 billion dollars". He noted that the commencement of production at this facility signifies India's strengthening role as a reliable semiconductor suppl ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Kaynes Technology's semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat and said India is strengthening its role as a reliable semiconductor supplier in the global market. He said the inauguration of the facility strengthens India's push towards self-reliance, which marks a landmark step in building a robust semiconductor ecosystem. Modi also launched and dedicated multiple infrastructure projects across Gujarat worth over ₹20 ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 5: Expanding its successful presence in India's vibrant speciality coffee market, Pour Over Coffee Roasters has opened its third outlet--and first franchise--in Delhi, bringing its signature coffee culture to the diplomatic district. Building on the popularity of its cafes in Khan Market and Malviya Nagar, this new location furthers the brand's mission to elevate the city's coffee culture, blending curated experiences, technology, and uncompromising quality. "We don't follow trends. We craft coffee that commands respect," says Umesh Kapoor, CEO of Pour Over Coffe ...Read More >
Mumbai: On August 12, the Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust in Prabhadevi is getting ready for Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi, anticipating lakhs of worshippers. This event, honoring Lord Ganesha, takes place on the fourth day after the full moon in the waning phase of Hindu months. A shed has been set up along the exit to the temple grounds enabling devotees to line up while considering road safety and traffic, and to access the complimentary taxi and bus services available to them. Complimentary tea and hygiene services were provided to the community at the temple. To enhance worship, the t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Minister for IT, Electronics and HRD, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh on Thursday concluded a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of the $180 bn Aerospace major Airbus, led by Chairman Rene Obermann and the President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia. This is the first time the Airbus board has come to India and is exploring options on 'Make in India' and indigenisation. Minister Lokesh delivered a strategic pitch and presented Andhra Pradesh's proposal to host a large, world-class aerospace manufac ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major crackdown against transnational cyber-enabled financial crime, Central Bureau of Investigation busted a sophisticated virtual asset-supported cyber-crime network. At least Rs 1.88 crore in cash -- one of the biggest seizures in such busts -- has been recovered, and six suspects were arrested. The syndicate has actively targeted US nationals since 2022, resulting in a reported loss of around $8.5 million. The operation was conducted based on intelligence shared by Federal Bur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Domestic electronic contract manufacturing firm Dixon on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Chinese company Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd for manufacturing and supply of precision components used in electronic products like laptop, mobile phones etc. Dixon Technologies has announced its participation in Rs 22,919 crore incentive-based Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd and Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd have entered into a binding term sheet to form a prospective joint venture in India, the c ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Apple has set a new benchmark in smartphone manufacturing in India, achieving its fastest-ever growth in iPhone production as well as exports during the first half of 2025, the government said on Thursday. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) took to social media platform X to celebrate the achievement, posting, "Apple harvests record iPhone output from its India orchard," highlighting the country's growing role in global tech manufacturing. According to data by market research firm Canalys, iPhone production in India jumped 53 per cent year-on-year (YoY) between January and ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thales, in partnership with SFO Technologies, has taken a significant step forward in supporting India's strategic vision for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The latest contract, awarded for the production of high-value, technically advanced complex wired structures of the RBE2 AESA Radar of the Indian Rafale, reinforces SFO Technologies' long-standing expertise and enduring partnership with Thales across multiple major programmes. This first order marks an important milestone in Thales' Make in India strategy for the localisation of adv ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved 'NaMo semiconductor laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project estimated at Rs 4.95 crore will be funded under the MPLAD scheme. The NaMo semiconductor lab will contribute to India's deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready skills. The lab will also position IIT Bhubaneswar as a hub for semiconductor research and skilling. It will help in developing talent for the chip manufacturing and packaging units coming up across the country. Sources said the upcoming lab will furthe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL. This ship is indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Deliver ...Read More >
Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the f ...Read More >
Pune: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday morning arrested a software engineer, Zubair Hangargekar (35) from Kondhwa, on the charge of possessing literature of the banned terrorist organisation, al-Qaida. The ATS also detained Hangargekar's friend at the Pune railway station for questioning soon after the two returned from Chennai. They had gone there to attend a function."We arrested Hangargekar because his laptop, among the 19 laptops seized during the searches in the early hou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The United States has praised CBI's efforts in busting a transnational cybercrime network that conned the US nationals of USD 8.5 million through tech-support scams, calling it a "great example of US-India partnership in action". In a message posted on 'X', the US Embassy in India said, "Thanks to strong law enforcement cooperation, our two countries are hard at work keeping our citizens safe!" "A great example of #USIndia partnership in action! In coordination with the @FBI, India's CBI disrupted a transnational cybercrime network that defrauded U.S. nationals of $8.5 ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. The Prime Minister underscored the momentum of India's semiconductor journey, noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for the Kaynes milestone. Also Read | Vasai Horror: Man Brutally Attacks 4-Year-Old Boy, Smashes His Head Against Iron Bar, Slams Child on Cement Floor; Disturbing Video ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday called India a "lighthouse of stability and growth" amid turbulent global times, and urged global industry leaders to invest in the nation's rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem. Speaking at Semicon India 2025, Electronics and IT Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the significant progress made by India in three and a half years since the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission. "In a short span of three and a half years, we have the world looking at India with confidence. Today, construction of five semiconductor units is go ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan is seeking to double its exports of chips and electronics to India over the next five to seven years as smartphone shipments from the country ramp up thanks to demand from the U.S., the head of the island's main trade body said. India's smartphone exports to the U.S., which are currently exempt from elevated tariffs, jumped nearly 40% from a year earlier to $8.43 billion in the first five months of the fiscal year that started in April, according to industry ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Emirates, the UAE's flagship carrier, has announced a significant change to its safety regulations regarding portable chargers. Starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025, passengers on Emirates flights will no longer be allowed to use power banks during the journey. While travellers may still carry one power bank under 100 watt-hours (Wh) in their cabin baggage, its use for charging devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops will be prohibited. Additionally, passengers will not be permitted to recharge their power banks using the aircraft's in-seat power outlets. The air ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh's IT, Electronics and HRD Minister, Nara Lokesh, held a high-level meeting in New Delhi with the Board of Airbus, led by Chairman René Obermann along with the company's President and Managing Director for India & South Asia. This marked the first occasion that the Airbus board convened in India, where it is evaluating possibilities under the 'Make in India' initiative and advancing localisation. During the engagement, Lokesh put forward Andhra Pradesh's vision to host a state-of- ...Read More >