Semiconductor Push: India’s MeitY says it’s targeting 50% self-reliance in semiconductor demand by FY35, with new fabs and assembly capacity potentially starting commercial output soon. State-Level Industrial Moves: Odisha cleared 24 investment proposals worth Rs 3,793 crore, spanning electronics and EV components to renewables and advanced materials, aiming for nearly 20,000 jobs. Regional Investment Outreach: Telangana’s IT minister met a Malaysian delegation to spur semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, AI, and talent links. AI Hardware & Supply Chain: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted that Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are cleared to supply next-gen HBM for Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform, underscoring Korea’s memory dominance. Packaging for Electronics: Dongshan promoted EPS shape-molding machines aimed at faster, more precise protective packaging for electronics and cold-chain goods. Robotics: LinkerBot says it shipped 10,000 robotic hands last year, targeting broader adoption as costs fall. Consumer Tech & Safety: A Pennsylvania AG warned about employment scams that often use stolen-credit-card electronics, while a “binman” said he won’t collect bins containing vapes.