August 17, 2026: The government approved 31 additional applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme with a projected investment of ₹7,877 crore and more than 9,500 expected jobs, while India took a commanding 178-run lead over Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle.
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- MeitY Approves 31 Electronics Manufacturing Applications Worth ₹7,877 Crore
The government has approved 31 more applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. The projects involve a projected investment of ₹7,877 crore and are expected to generate more than 9,500 employment opportunities across 10 states. - India Take 178-Run Lead Over Sri Lanka in First Test
Indian bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 284 in their first innings on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle. Manav Suthar took four wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed three as India secured a 178-run lead. - PV Sindhu Advances to Second Round of BWF World Championships
Former world champion P. V. Sindhu advanced to the women’s singles second round at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi after defeating Ireland’s Sophia Noble 21-7, 21-11. - Arjun-Hariharan Pair Advances to BWF World Championships Second Round
India’s M. R. Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles competition in New Delhi after their Irish opponents retired hurt while the Indian pair led 6-4 in the second game. - India to Face England in FIH Hockey World Cup Pool D Clash
The Indian men’s hockey team will face England in its second Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on August 17. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST. - SEBI Chairman Says Closing Auction Session Will Continue
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the new Closing Auction Session, introduced from August 3, will continue. He said industry participants have welcomed the move. - Crude Oil Prices Rise in Global Markets
Global crude oil prices moved higher on August 17. Brent crude rose 0.4% to $88.90 per barrel in intra-day trade, while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.1% to $82.50 per barrel.
