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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UDAN scheme gets Rs 28,840 crore boost to expand regional air connectivity

The scheme subsidises airlines flying to remote destinations at fares capped by the government. Its performance has been uneven so far. Of the 649 routes where flights had been launched, only about half remain operational as some airlines stopped flights after the threeyear subsidy window closed. Of the viability gap funding, 80% comes from a Rs 6,500 levy imposed on each metro flight.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Health insurance platform Plum raises $20 million led by Peak XV

Plum has raised $20 million (Rs 193 crore) led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investor Tanglin Venture Partners and new investor GMO Venture Partners. The funds will be used in talent, technology, and AI innovation.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

West Asia War pushes up real cost of India’s semiconductor plans

The ongoing West Asia conflict is beginning to cast a shadow on India’s semiconductor ambitions. Rising crude-linked costs and supply chain disruptions are expected to disproportionately impact outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) players, industry experts said.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Centre logs into chat on social media child lock

The Centre is building its stance on banning or restricting social media usage for children, with consultations held to assess technical capabilities of platforms. With no age-based controls currently, there is growing concern over harm, misinformation and addiction. States are exploring curbs, and global moves are shaping India’s evolving approach.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Google to verify apps, help track finfluencers: Sebi

Sebi is collaborating with Google to combat financial influencers who break rules. Artificial intelligence will be used to identify and remove these individuals from online spaces. A verified badge is now available on Google Play for stock trading apps from registered entities. This initiative aims to protect retail investors from fraudulent apps and misleading content.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Framework to measure tech health of bourses on the cards

The market regulator has proposed an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) to assess the technology robustness of stock exchanges and other market infrastructure. This index will monitor the health of IT systems, with availability and security carrying the highest weightages. The framework aims to provide clearer insights into vulnerabilities and enable inter-institutional comparisons.

Phys.org 

Community music education a key youth well-being strategy

Improving the well-being of young people is an international priority. The World Health Organization has reported that suicide is now the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 29-years-old globally, and is strongly correlated to youth mental illness.