3 Things The Catch Up: 2 September
Sep 2, 2025
Key news updates reveal Prime Minister Modi's announcement on advancing the India Semiconductor Mission. His political visit to Mizoram and Manipur is also highlighted. The podcast covers global crises, including a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and a landslide in Sudan. Additionally, comments from US President Donald Trump on trade relations with India add an interesting dimension to the discussion.
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India Plans A Big Push In Semiconductors
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new phase of the India Semiconductor Mission likely with a large incentive package to boost chip design and manufacturing.
- The plan aims to create India-owned chip IP and support capital goods and raw materials to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Modi's Strategic Northeastern Visit
- Modi is expected to visit Mizoram and Manipur on 13 September, likely inaugurating the Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram.
- The trip would be politically symbolic as his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence in May 2023, signaling outreach amid recovery efforts.
Afghanistan Earthquake Deepens Crisis
- A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed over 1,000 people and prompted urgent international aid appeals.
- The disaster compounds Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis with urgent needs for medical help, shelter and rescue in remote communities.