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Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils 2-nm Qualcomm chip, urges Karnataka govt to work together for 'Viksit Bharat'

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils 2-nm Qualcomm chip, urges Karnataka govt to work together for 'Viksit Bharat'

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday unveiled Qualcomm's two-nanometre chip in Bengaluru, calling it a major milestone in India's semiconductor journey and a step toward becoming an end-to-end chip design and manufacturing hub. Speaking at the inauguration of Texas Instruments' new R&D facility and later at the Zetwerk Electronics plant, he highlighted India's rapid progress in advanced chip design, electronics manufacturing and talent development. Feb 8, 2026
US trade deal boosts India's target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

US trade deal boosts India's target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

The interim US-India trade deal framework has strengthened India's push to achieve $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025-26 and its longer-term goal of $250 billion by 2030, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). The deal includes reduced US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and preferential tariff rate quotas for automotive parts, improving market access and competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs. Feb 8, 2026
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Dalai Lama's office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

The office of the Dalai Lama has firmly denied reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clarification came after media reports claimed the Dalai Lama's name appeared multiple times in documents released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Epstein case. The Dalai Lama's office stated that he never met Epstein nor authorised any interaction with him Feb 8, 2026
Delhi's air quality improves slightly to 'moderate' category, smog persists in several areas

Delhi's air quality improves slightly to 'moderate' category, smog persists in several areas

Saturday's 'poor' AQI levels, though smog continued to persist across several areas. Pollution hotspots such as Mundka, Pusa, Narela and Rohini remained in the 'poor' category, while locations like Sri Aurobindo Marg, IGI Airport and Lodhi Road recorded comparatively cleaner air. The IMD has forecast misty conditions along with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 23°C, which may continue to impact visibility and air quality. Feb 8, 2026
AI-powered digital stethoscopes show promise in bridging screening gaps

AI-enabled stethoscopes may revolutionize early detection of tuberculosis

"AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the potential of this tool further," said corresponding author Madhukar Pai from McGill University, Canada, along with researchers from the UAE, Germany, and Switzerland. Feb 7, 2026
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