Amid Madan Mitra’s exit to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction, Mamata Banerjee said she can “restart TMC in 2026 like 2006” and that those leaving out of fear are free to go, as it “will make no difference.”

Firms involved in the making and R&D of machines and manufacturing of materials, chemicals, and gases that are essential for manufacturing of semiconductors will be incentivised, the government said.

Comedian Kunal Kamra took a swipe at the Centre during the CJP’s NEET protest at Jantar Mantar, with his satirical remarks drawing loud applause and going viral on social media.