Odisha signs semiconductor MoU with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions to boost substrates
Odisha State government signed a major semiconductor MoU with Intel Corporation and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) to establish an advanced substrate manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar–Khurda region. The pact is reported to be worth about $3.3 billion and aims to develop glass-core packaging substrates and related technologies to support high-density chip integration. Officials say the project will strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, improve chip packaging capabilities, and attract high-tech investment. The MoU aligns with national efforts to build indigenous semiconductor capacity and position Odisha as an electronics-manufacturing hub in eastern India. A phased plan over several years emphasizes local job creation and supply-chain development.
MoU with Intel and 3DGS for substrate facility.
Facility to be located in Bhubaneswar–Khurda region.
Projected value around $3.3 billion.
Focus on glass-core packaging substrates.
Aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem and jobs.
State of India’s Digital Economy 2026: India ranked 4th in AI performance and 5th among digitalised economies
According to the State of India’s Digital Economy 2026 report, India ranked fourth globally in AI performance and fifth among the world’s most digitalised economies. The report highlights rapid AI adoption, the growth of digital public infrastructure, and a rising role in global digital transformation. It notes improvements in data governance, government services, and private-sector AI deployments across health, agriculture, and finance. Analysts emphasise the ongoing need to expand computing capacity and ensure inclusive access to AI-driven services. The findings reflect India’s push to integrate AI with public systems and industry while addressing ethical and security considerations.
India ranks 4th globally in AI performance.
Ranked 5th among the world's digitalised economies.
Highlights rapid AI adoption and digital public infrastructure.
Notes improvements in governance and private-sector AI use.
Calls for expanding computing capacity and inclusive access.
Pooja Singh wins gold in women's high jump at the Asian U-20 Championships, Hong Kong; clears 1.93 m
Indian athlete Pooja Singh won gold in the women's high jump at the Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. She cleared 1.93 meters, becoming the first Indian to win the Asian junior women's high jump title and breaking a long-standing senior national record. The achievement adds to India's youth-level success in track and field, signaling rising potential in jumps events. Her victory follows strong performances by Indian athletes at junior events, highlighting the country's developing pipeline in athletics. Officials congratulated Singh and noted the importance of sustained support for training, coaching, and facilities to build on this result. The win came amid growing media attention on India's young athletes.
Gold at Asian U-20 Championships, Hong Kong.
Cleared 1.93 meters.
First Indian to win Asian junior women's high jump title.
Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in California
Shrey Parikh, an Indian-origin student, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in California after a spell-off. He spelled 32 words correctly in 90 seconds, including the winning word bromocriptine, and received a $50,000 prize. Parikh, from Rancho Cucamonga, beat Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic tiebreaker. The victory marks a notable achievement for the Indian‑American community in U.S. spelling competitions. Organisers praised his composure and accuracy under pressure. Support from teachers, family, and mentors featured prominently in coverage, highlighting perseverance and dedication required to excel in national-level contests. The win added to a growing list of accomplishments by Indian-Americans in U.S. academics.
Winner: Shrey Parikh, Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026.
Spelled 32 words in 90 seconds; bromocriptine was winning word.
Prize: $50,000.
Defeated Ishaan Gupta in a spell-off.
Celebrated by Indian-American community and supporters.
Andhra Pradesh unveils ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor to strengthen renewable-energy transmission
Andhra Pradesh government on May 31 announced a ₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor to strengthen renewable-energy transmission. The plan will enable evacuation of power from solar, wind, and other clean energy sources and expand grid capacity to handle higher volumes of renewable electricity. Officials said the corridor will improve grid reliability, reduce transmission bottlenecks, and support the state's push to become a major green-energy hub. The project is expected to attract investment in infrastructure and create jobs by expanding transmission networks and interconnections with national grids. It reflects the state's commitment to accelerate clean-energy deployment while enabling industrial growth and affordable power for consumers.
₹22,000 crore Green Energy Corridor announced.
Aims to evacuate power from solar, wind, and other renewables.
Plans to expand grid capacity and reliability.
Supports Andhra Pradesh's goal to become a green-energy hub.
Potential to attract investments and create jobs.
MNRE says no blanket extension to ALMM List-II beyond June 1, 2026 for solar PV cells
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced there will be no blanket extension of the deadline for the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells beyond 1 June 2026. Net-metering and open-access renewable energy projects commissioned on or after that date must source solar modules from ALMM List-I and solar cells from ALMM List-II, reinforcing domestic manufacturing. The decision aims to provide policy stability for investors and manufacturers amid shifts in global supply chains. Some projects may receive case-by-case relief, and industry groups welcomed clarity while noting potential short-term price and supply adjustments as domestic capacity scales up. Project developers are urged to plan procurement accordingly and monitor local production capacity.
No blanket ALMM extension beyond 1 June 2026.
Future projects must source modules from ALMM List-I and cells from ALMM List-II.
Aims to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and policy stability.
Some case-by-case relief possible for existing projects.
Developers should plan procurement and monitor capacity.
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