Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs · GODL-IndiaThe Union government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to impose stricter measures against examination paper leaks. The Bill provides for setting up fast-track courts in every State to ensure speedy trial of the accused and enhances the punishment prescribed for such offences. It was tabled during the ongoing Monsoon Session amid Opposition protests in the House.
austriamicrosystems AG · AttributionThe Union Cabinet approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the second edition of the India Semiconductor Mission. Announced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the mission will now incentivise suppliers of raw materials used in the chip-manufacturing sector, broadening support beyond fabrication units to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain.
LivemintThe government released a new series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with an updated base year, wider sectoral coverage and revised weightages. As per the improved index, output of the core sectors grew 5% in June 2026 — a five-month high — reflecting the upgrades made to India's industrial data measurement.
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Prime Minister's Office, Government of India · GODL-IndiaGujarat topped NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 with 56.6 points, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3). The index assessed 17 major States on their attractiveness to investors, marking NITI Aayog's inaugural ranking of States on investment friendliness.
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Sevenethics · CC0The government eased norms and lowered subsidies under the ₹18,100-crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) to attract more battery-storage players. A new 10 GWh tender — the final part of the larger 50 GWh initiative — was floated on 15 July, marking a shift in policy priorities.
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