The Delhi High Court intervenes in Sonam Wangchuk's health crisis, while Noida reports a fatal building fire. Additionally, the Union Cabinet greenlights a massive ₹1.27 lakh crore boost for the semiconductor sector.

Key Takeaways

  • Delhi High Court demands immediate response from Centre/Delhi Govt regarding activist Sonam Wangchuk's health.
  • Two fatalities reported in a major building fire in Noida's Mamura village; 50 rescued.
  • Union Cabinet approves ₹1.27 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
  • AAIB to submit draft final report on the Air India crash by October.

In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has intervened regarding the deteriorating health of renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by activist Rakesh Kumar Saini, a bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has sought urgent responses from both the Central Government and the Delhi Government. Mr. Wangchuk is currently on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, raising serious concerns about his survival.

Tragedy in Noida: Fire Claims Two Lives

A devastating fire broke out in a multi-storeyed residential building in Noida's Mamura village (Sector 66) on Wednesday. Local authorities confirmed that two residents, a man and a woman, lost their lives in the blaze. While the fire was eventually contained, emergency responders successfully evacuated approximately 50 tenants from the ground-plus-four structure. The police have arrested the landlord as investigations into building safety compliance commence.

Semicon Mission 2.0: A Strategic Leap for India

Boosting India's position in the global technology supply chain, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (Semicon 2.0). IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that this massive infusion is expected to attract nearly ₹4 lakh crore in investments. The mission aims to create a robust ecosystem, including incentives for raw material suppliers such as those providing essential minerals and gases for chip manufacturing.

Aviation and Political Shifts

In other major developments, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) informed the Supreme Court that a draft final report regarding the tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad is expected by October. On the political front, West Bengal faces a shift in power dynamics as veteran MLA Madan Mitra has defected from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress to join a rebel faction. Furthermore, the new India-U.K. Double Contributions Convention (DCC) has come into effect, offering significant social security exemptions for Indian professionals working in the United Kingdom.