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New Delhi: India’s semiconductor industry is on track for significant expansion, with its market value projected to rise from around $20 billion in 2020 to an estimated $205 billion by 2034. The growth reflects the country’s increasing focus on building a strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reducing dependence on imports. While growth rates have fluctuated in recent years, the sector is expected to maintain a steady annual expansion of 15 to 19 per cent over the next decade. As semiconductors become increasingly vital across industries ranging from electronics and automobiles to telecommunications and artificial intelligence, the industry is expected to…

New Delhi: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA) and the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) will organise “Sundays on Cycle” on June 7, 2026, in observance of World Bicycle Day. The cycling event will begin at 7.00 am and will promote the theme “Cycling for a Greener Future.” Participants will assemble at the DSYA office in Campal, from where the ride will commence. The route will cover Campal, Miramar Circle, Dona Paula Circle and the University Ground before returning to the starting point. The organisers will provide T shirts, certificates and refreshments to all participants. Interested cyclists are…

New Delhi: India on Friday said its ongoing negotiations with the United States for a bilateral trade agreement have remained positive and constructive, reflecting steady progress towards strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The latest round of discussions took place during a visit by a delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to India from June 1 to 4. The meetings were aimed at advancing talks on an interim trade agreement that both nations have been working on since announcing a framework for reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade earlier this year. Speaking at a weekly…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Canacona Congress unit celebrated World Environment Day by distributing fruit-bearing saplings and medicinal plants at the Shristhal Panchayat Hall, highlighting the importance of environmental protection and sustainable living. The programme was led by the Canacona Congress Parivar, with the participation of the Minority Block, Canacona Congress Mahila Block, and Youth Congress leaders Vaishnav Pednekar, State Youth Vice-President of GPCC, and Pralay Bhagat, Youth President of the South Goa District Congress Committee. A variety of fruit-bearing saplings, including cancer fruit, love apple, arecanut (supari), kokum and choco plants, were distributed along with medicinal plants such as neem,…

New Delhi: In a major move to curb illegal construction and strengthen safety enforcement, the Delhi government has decided to invoke provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, enabling authorities to take stringent action against property owners, commercial operators and government officials responsible for violations. The decision comes in the wake of a series of incidents linked to unauthorised structures and safety lapses, including a devastating hotel fire in Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, among them 12 foreign nationals. The tragedy has intensified concerns over compliance with building regulations and public safety standards across the capital. Delhi minister Ashish…

New Delhi: More than 1,000 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States to India so far this year, with New Delhi and Washington continuing discussions on migration, mobility, and measures to tackle illegal immigration. Addressing a media briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that 1,076 Indian citizens have been deported from the United States during the current year. He also revealed that a total of 3,567 Indian nationals were deported from the US during 2025. The figures come amid an intensified immigration enforcement drive by the administration of Donald Trump, which has placed…

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly endorsed India’s independent foreign policy, asserting that any attempts to pressure New Delhi through sanctions would be ineffective under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said India has consistently pursued policies based on its national interests and is unlikely to alter its course due to external demands or geopolitical pressure. Highlighting India’s sovereign decision-making, Putin said New Delhi remains free to choose its economic and defence partners according to its own requirements. He noted that India has long followed an independent approach…