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As Micron Opens Landmark ATMP Facility in Gujarat India has taken a decisive leap in its semiconductor ambitions as Micron Technology commenced operations at its advanced memory Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The plant has already shipped its first finished DRAM module to Dell Technologies, marking the country’s formal entry into high-end semiconductor assembly and testing. The facility was inaugurated by Narendra Modi, making it India’s first advanced memory ATMP site and a cornerstone in the nation’s push to build a resilient semiconductor ecosystem. Largest Raised-Floor Semiconductor Clean Room in the World At the heart…

Basar, Telangana: Shankar Baba from Jaipur Conferred Mahamandaleshwar Shakaranand Saraswathi Title Amid Presence of Hundreds of Saints. A spiritually significant event unfolded in Basar On February 26, Telangana, as the sacred ghats of the revered Godavari River resonated with Vedic chants and devotional fervor. The ceremony was conducted in the esteemed presence of Adinath Sampradaya Bharat Peethadhishwar, Sri Sri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Kalkiram Ji Maharaj, along with hundreds of saints and spiritual leaders from across the country. During the grand Mahabhishek ceremony held at the riverbank, Baba Gaushala operator Shri Shankar Baba was ceremoniously conferred with the revered title of Sri…

Telangana: In a deeply disturbing incident, a two-month-old baby boy was allegedly killed by his mother at an under-construction apartment complex in Baurampet on Tuesday. According to the police, the matter came to light following a Dial 100 emergency call received around 12 noon on February 24. The caller reported the suspicious death of an infant at Speed Sunrally Apartments located near the Outer Ring Road. Responding swiftly, a police team reached the site to assess the situation. Assistant Commissioner of Police Shankar Reddy stated that officers discovered alarming evidence at the location. The infant’s mouth had reportedly been stuffed…

In a landmark decision reflecting cultural and linguistic authenticity, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, approved the proposal to officially rename the State of Kerala as “Keralam.” The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the Cabinet meeting. The decision comes after the Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on June 24, 2024, urging the Government of India to adopt “Keralam” as the official name of the State. The resolution emphasized that “Keralam” is the original Malayalam name used by residents in their native language and cultural context. Cultural and Linguistic Significance The name “Kerala”…

New Delhi: The Government of India has set an ambitious monetisation target of ₹27,500 crore for the civil aviation sector under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0, covering the period from FY2026 to FY2030. The move is aimed at accelerating private participation in airport operations while ensuring public ownership of critical infrastructure. The renewed monetisation framework focuses on leasing operational and revenue-generating airports through structured public-private partnerships, enabling private investment in modernisation, expansion, and improved passenger services. The initiative is also expected to support the government’s broader infrastructure development plans and fiscal consolidation goals. Eleven Airports Identified for Leasing As…

Hyderabad: A serious violation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 has been reported in the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM), Public Health Labs & Food (Health) Administration, Narayanguda, Hyderabad. As per the reports the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) in Hyderabad officials allegedly demanded ₹15,000 to provide information sought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 — a move transparency advocates say may undermine the spirit of the law. RTI activist and President of Know Your Rights Society, S. Umesh Kumar, had filed an RTI application on 10 February 2026 requesting official records from the department. However,…

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has granted sanction to prosecute senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar (IAS: 1991: TG cadre) in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Formula E race case. With prosecution approvals now secured for both the political executive and the senior administrative official, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is preparing to file a chargesheet against all accused in the case, including K. T. Rama Rao, working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). ₹55 Crore Formula E Row: DoPT Approves Action Against IAS Officer; KTR Among Accused Allegations of Financial Irregularities in Formula E…

One Wrong Step, One Loose Log, One Life LostA horrifying video now circulating online shows a woman losing her life in a matter of seconds — not because she was pushed, not because she was attacked — but because of a fatal misunderstanding of safety near a railway track. In the video, a train passes first.Believing the danger has ended, the woman begins to cross the railway track. But what she does not realize is something millions of people also fail to understand: Railway tracks are never safe just because one train has passed. Seconds later, another train — moving…

The solar eclipse on February 17, 2026 will be one of the most spectacular celestial events of the decade, featuring a rare “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse. While skywatchers around the world will track this cosmic alignment, many Indians are asking one key question: Will the solar eclipse be visible in India? Here is everything you need to know about the Surya Grahan of Feb 17, 2026. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the sky will stage its first major astronomical show of the year: an annular solar eclipse, popularly known as a “Ring of Fire” eclipse. What Is an Annular…

Kerala has taken a major step toward protecting its natural ecosystems with the launch of NeophyteID, an AI–powered mobile application designed to identify and track invasive plant species across the state. The NeophyteID app was officially launched on 2 February 2026 by the Chief Minister of Kerala during the 38th Kerala Science Congress event. The application was developed by the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS). It aims to assist scientists, students, forest officials, and local communities in detecting and monitoring invasive plant species that threaten native biodiversity. NeophyteID allows users to click a photograph of a…