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View AllDholera Builds Support Ecosystem for Semiconductor Hub; 200-Bed Hospital Targeted by December 2026
A September 28 government backgrounder says Dholera is developing a 200-bed hospital, an IB-curriculum school, investor accommodation and other township facilities alongside its semiconductor cluster.
International
View AllRussia-Ukraine Local Ceasefire Around Oleshky Scheduled to Begin Later on October 27
A local ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region is scheduled to begin on October 27 to allow mine clearance, humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Key implementation details remain unclear.
Politics
View AllNews Publishers Tell Supreme Court India’s Data Protection Law Could Restrict Journalism
A group of 21 news publishers has asked the Supreme Court to strike down contentious provisions of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, arguing that consent requirements could impede investigative reporting and expose confidential sources.
Business
View AllHUL Q2 FY27 Turnover Reaches ₹18,071 Crore; Volume Growth Hits 7%
Hindustan Unilever reported ₹18,071 crore turnover for the September quarter, 15% underlying sales growth and 7% volume growth. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share.
Technology
View AllTrump Imposes 100% Tariff on Drone Imports, Citing National Security Concerns
President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 100% ad valorem tariff on imported drones of certain sizes and capabilities deemed particularly sensitive for national…
Sports
View AllCabinet Approves ₹1,856.67 Crore Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,856.67 crore scheme through 2033–34 to strengthen domestic sports-goods manufacturing, support MSMEs and expand research, certification and exports.
