Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.
Delhi Police busted two illegal units manufacturing counterfeit cement in the city's northeastern areas and arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the racket.
India's manufacturing sector experienced a mild recovery in April, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 54.7 from 53.9 in March. However, inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs increasing at the fastest pace since August 2022, largely attributed to the Middle East conflict.
Odisha Police seized approximately 800 litres of chemicals and solvents, along with marijuana and hashish oil, from a vehicle in Malkangiri district, thwarting a hashish oil manufacturing operation.
India's private sector activity saw a significant recovery in April, driven primarily by robust growth in manufacturing output and sales, following a three-year low in March attributed to the West Asia conflict.
Sterlite Technologies plans to invest up to USD 100 million in the US to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for AI data centres and telecom customers.
Police and FSDA officials in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized approximately 16 quintals of fake paneer allegedly made using detergent powder and other harmful chemicals. A manufacturing unit was sealed, and three individuals were booked in connection with the case as part of a state-wide crackdown on spurious milk products.
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Jodhpur, arresting six individuals and seizing a large quantity of raw materials.
Delhi Police dismantled a counterfeit engine oil manufacturing unit in Ghazipur, arresting two individuals and seizing hundreds of litres of fake oil labelled as popular brands.
Apple CEO Tim Cook's strategic pivot, from initial rejections to local partnerships and leveraging government policies like PLI, transformed India into a major iPhone manufacturing and export hub, now accounting for one in every four iPhones assembled globally.
Delhi Police busted a fake cosmetic manufacturing racket in northwest Delhi, arresting four individuals involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit hair removal cream and other products.
Andhra Pradesh has launched India's first quantum reference facility, aiming to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and boost indigenous manufacturing of advanced computing systems.
The 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) is set to take place, showcasing athletic gear and equipment from across the country, as the government pushes to establish India as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing.
The 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) showcases athletic gear and equipment from 75 exhibitors, highlighting the government's commitment to promoting sports goods manufacturing in India.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed to a four-year low in March, impacted by cost pressures, competition, market uncertainty, and the Middle East conflict, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.
India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily fuelled by a significant improvement in the manufacturing sector, with 14 out of 23 industry groups recording positive growth.
The Indian government is actively promoting manufacturing in the rapidly expanding aerospace sector, with collaborations between Indian and foreign companies leading to the establishment of new facilities.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem to enhance its defence capabilities, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts.
The 515 Army Base Workshop in Bengaluru has signed multiple strategic MoUs to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a meeting focusing on Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and electronics hardware manufacturing, highlighting India's progress and future roadmap in these sectors.
IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.
The 515 Army Base Workshop (ABW) in Bengaluru has signed multiple MoUs to strengthen indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts and highlighting the importance of self-reliance in drone technology.
Delhi Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing and storing counterfeit automobile parts and packaging materials in a godown in west Delhi.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.
Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, has emphasised the need for Maharashtra to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to compete with states like Gujarat and Telangana.
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a man in Sant Kabir Nagar for his alleged involvement in a gang manufacturing forged Aadhaar cards. The arrest is linked to a larger investigation into a fake Aadhaar card racket uncovered in Lucknow.
Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone drug manufacturing network, seizing chemicals and equipment worth Rs 4 lakh from three locations in the city, following an initial raid in Mira Road that led to the arrest of 13 people and the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 2.66 crore.
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased for the fourth consecutive month in February, reaching 2.13 per cent, primarily due to rising prices of food and manufactured goods, according to government data.
India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth spurt in February, reaching a four-month high driven by strong domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.
Delhi Police dismantled a counterfeit mobile phone accessories manufacturing and packaging operation in central and west Delhi, arresting two individuals involved in selling fake products under well-known brand names.
India's wholesale price inflation surged to 8.30 per cent in April, up from 3.88 per cent in March, primarily driven by a significant increase in the prices of fuel, power, and crude petroleum, according to data from the commerce and industry ministry.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the implementation of the Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme from April 1, allowing eligible importers to defer customs duty payments.
Piramal Pharma anticipates a significant turnaround in financial year 2026-27 (FY27), projecting early-to-mid teens revenue expansion and a sharp improvement in profitability, driven by improved business momentum, new product acquisitions, and structural tailwinds.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state has secured investment proposals worth approximately Rs 50 trillion over the past nine years, attributing this economic revival to the enforcement of the rule of law and strategic policy changes. He affirmed UP's trajectory towards becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2029-30.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the growing demand for AI-related jobs in India and the transformation needed in the IT industry. He also mentions significant investments in data centres and subsea cable networks to boost digital infrastructure.
Police in Kerala seized explosive materials, including crude bombs and gunpowder, in the Dharmadam Assembly constituency, represented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, just before the vote counting. The search followed a tip-off about illegal firecracker manufacturing.
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested two individuals and seized approximately 234 kg of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl Propiophenone, a crucial precursor used in the production of the synthetic drug mephedrone.
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