Sheenu Sharma

Gujarat government officials linked the rise to high temperatures after a weak monsoon, El Niño, increased use of cooling appliances, irrigation needs and higher industrial activity ahead of Diwali.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said 100 tonnes of foodgrains had been sent to drought-hit farmers as an advance Diwali gift, with more consignments to follow.

India's space programme was largely government-led, with private firms mainly supplying components and engineering support for ISRO missions.

Gujarat offers semiconductor investors state aid linked to central support, a Rs 2-per-unit power subsidy for 10 years, and stamp duty and registration fee refunds. At Dholera, eligible chipmakers can get a 75% subsidy on the first 200 acres, along with assured water, reliable power connections and waste-treatment facilities.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Cabinet approved a Rs 300-cr Welspun Group industry in Rangia which is expected to create 300 jobs.

The state government received Rs 5,800 crore in fresh investment proposals from five companies, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs.

AI, semiconductors and defence are expected to attract investments of around Rs 5.9 lakh crore, Rs 5.27 lakh crore and Rs 5.07 lakh crore, respectively, from public and private sources.

Under its ‘Telangana Rising: Vision 2047' plan, the state aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2034 and USD 3 trillion by 2047, with defence and aerospace playing key roles, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said.

The completed facilities cost Rs 185 crore, while 45 new projects are estimated at Rs 347 crore, taking total investment to Rs 532 crore.

Telangana drought: The announcement comes ahead of an October 28 all-party meeting called by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to discuss drinking water, alternative crops and irrigation power.