Semiconductor Mission: Mega chip plants are coming up in Gujarat and Assam. These aren't just factories; this marks India's 'global takeover' on the Silicon Valley map! 🎛️ From your car, mobile phone, and credit card to missiles—everything runs on a tiny 'chip'. Until now, India was entirely dependent on foreign nations for this. However, the Modi government's ₹76,000 crore Semiconductor Mission has laid the foundation for India to become a new superpower in this arena. Here’s how. 🧵👇 Where did the market risk lie? Taiwan alone produces 90% of the world's advanced chips. The global tech market would grind to a halt at the slightest sign of China-Taiwan tensions or a pandemic. 🛑 The Modi government's counter-stroke: India didn't just wait; it initiated domestic chip manufacturing, following the model of 'data and tech localization.' The world is now realizing that India is poised to rule not just the software landscape, but the 'hardware' world as well. ⚡📈 Gujarat's dominance: Tata Electronics (in collaboration with Taiwan's PSMC) is building India's first commercial fab in Dholera, an investment worth ₹91,000 crore. 🏗️ Simultaneously, chip assembly (ATMP) plants by CG Power and US giant Micron are nearing completion in Sanand. Gujarat alone is set to supply hundreds of thousands of 'Made-in-India' chips monthly to automobile and electronics companies worldwide. This is an unprecedented 'logistical upgrade'! The rise of Assam: Those who thought the North-East was merely about tea gardens and tourism should take a look at the Tata Group's ₹27,000 crore plant in Assam. 🎋🛰️ This semiconductor assembly and testing plant, currently under construction in Jagiroad, Assam, will process billions of chips annually. This is not merely a plant; it is the Modi government's biggest 'Act East' masterstroke—one destined to forever transform the economic and technological destiny of Northeast India. A fundamental principle of digital marketing and economics is 'ecosystem creation.' Semiconductor plants draw in hundreds of ancillary industries—such as those producing chemicals, specialty gases, and high-tech machinery. This mission is attracting investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars into the country and creating lakhs of high-paying jobs for Indian engineers. Indian talent no longer needs to go to Silicon Valley; Silicon Valley is coming to India! 💼 The Semiconductor Mission stands as proof that the India of today refuses to remain merely a buyer of technology created by others; instead, it is taking charge of its own sovereignty and the reins of the future digital world. Do you also believe that self-reliance in chip manufacturing is the fastest path for India to become the world's third-largest economy? Share your thoughts in the comments below and retweet this historic thread! 🇮🇳👇 #SemiconductorMission #IndiaChains #MakeInIndia #TechNationalism #NewIndia #ModiNomics

SOCIAL MEDIA NEWSWIRE: Russia Threatens Nationwide WhatsApp Ban Amid Crackdown on Foreign Messaging Apps WORLD NEWS: The push for MAX and other controls is part of broader internet censorship measures intensified since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now entering its fourth year. RUSSIAN FIREWALL: MAX launched in March and has grown to over 45 million accounts, with around 18 million daily users; it requires Russian or Belarusian numbers and blocks virtual SIMs, limiting international access. Authorities promote MAX as a state-backed ‘Superapp’ to consolidate services and bolster surveillance, raising concerns about potential data tracking while state media deny such claims. The drive to replace foreign messaging apps with MAX reflects a policy shift toward increased government access to data and domestic digital control. Investors are awaiting a formal response from Meta and any indication of whether Russia intends to proceed with a full ban. Critics warn that critical online resources, including Navalny-linked outlets, face heightened risks of designation as extremist and suppression under the broader crackdown. Overall, the goal appears to be a sovereign internet with tighter domestic control over online communications, contrasting with Western platforms. Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has threatened a full nationwide block of WhatsApp if it does not comply with crime-prevention laws, continuing its earlier limits on calls within WhatsApp and Telegram. Since August, Moscow has been gradually restricting access to WhatsApp, with a focus on limiting voice message functionality as a punitive measure. The crackdown on WhatsApp fits a broader pattern of regulatory and coercive moves aimed at messaging and information control in Russia, part of the state’s effort to shape online communication. There is ongoing uncertainty about Meta’s presence in Russia as regulators take a hard line on foreign platforms. Separately, Russia mandated MAX be pre-installed on all new phones and tablets sold locally, with plans to link MAX to state services for integrated access across platforms. #RussiaWhatsAppBan, #WhatsAppRussia, #Roskomnadzor, #RussiaCensorship, #InternetCensorship, #RussiaInternetControl, #SovereignInternet, #MAXApp, #MAXSuperapp, #RussianSuperapp, #RussiaTechCrackdown, #ForeignAppsBan, #MetaRussia, #WhatsAppBlock, #RussiaUkraineWar, #DigitalSurveillance, #RussiaDigitalControl, #DataPrivacyRussia, #TelegramRestrictions, #VoiceCallBan, #RussianTechPolicy, #InternetFreedom, #RussiaBlocksWhatsApp, #StateBackedApp, #PreInstalledApps, #VirtualSIMBan, #BelarusRussiaTech, #NavalnySuppression, #ExtremistContentRussia, #RussianCommunicationsLaw, #CrimePreventionLaws, #MoscowTechCrackdown, #Russia2025, #DigitalAuthoritarianism, #GreatFirewallRussia, #Runet, #RussianRunet, #TechNationalism, #ImportSubstitution, #DomesticTechRussia, #SurveillanceState, #InformationControl, #FreeSpeechRussia, #Censorship2025, #RussiaNews, #WorldNews, #TechNews, #CybersecurityNews, #SocialMediaCensorship

Globalization is DEAD! Enter the era of 3D Printing, AI, & Technationalism – building HOMEMADE supply chains, this the future? $AD #ad youtu.be/V0OPVKTcD8E

Globalization Is Dead: 3D Printing, AI & the Rise of Technationalism youtu.be/V0OPVKTcD8E?si=A_S-… via @YouTube I liked this one @Fame21Moore - GJ!

Trump risks tanking India-US relationship built over 25 years: Report yespunjab.com/?p=149147 #DonaldTrump #IndiaUSRelations #Geopolitics #Tariffs #BRICS #RussianOil #USIndiaTies #Modi #AmericaFirst #ForeignPolicy #CarnegieReport #TechNationalism #MakeInIndia #H1B #TrumpNews

🇮🇳 @Microsoft abruptly halts Nayara Energy's digital services — reigniting debate on India's overdependence on foreign tech giants for critical infrastructure. 🛢️ @NayaraEnergy — India's second-largest private oil refinery — is a joint venture between Russia’s @RosneftRu, Indian Kesani Enterprises, and United Capital Partners. The company operates nearly 8% of India’s refining capacity. 🚫 Based on recent EU sanctions against Nayara, Microsoft unilaterally suspended all its IT services — including email and Microsoft Teams — despite no clear obligation under Indian or US law. Nayara has now approached the Delhi High Court demanding immediate restoration of services. 📨 In response, Nayara partnered with Indian firm @RealRediffCom to restore essential email and chat services for its workforce. However, access to historical data on Microsoft’s servers remains a major concern, as Rediff cannot instantly migrate legacy content. ⚠️ This shocking move highlights a critical question for Indian industry: 🧠 Should Indian enterprises rely on Western platforms for core digital infrastructure, or shift to secure, indigenous alternatives? 💡 India already has strong domestic players like Rediff and @Zoho, offering: ✔️ Enterprise email ✔️ Cloud services ✔️ Advanced CRM & Chat solutions ✔️ Affordable pricing ✔️ Stronger data sovereignty ✔️ India-based customer support 🔐 Zoho, for instance, serves over 100 million global users, including government and corporate sectors, with data stored within India, ensuring compliance and security. 🛡️ Experts view this incident as a wake-up call for digital self-reliance. Tech giants like Microsoft can disrupt operations anytime, while Indian companies are better aligned with local regulations and national interests. 📈 Meanwhile, India’s private and public sectors are investing heavily in: 🇮🇳 Indigenous operating systems ☁️ Local cloud infrastructure 📧 Domestic email platforms 🤖 AI and cybersecurity initiatives 💬 Even Microsoft is expanding Indian data centers, but the risk of sudden service disruption due to external geopolitical pressures remains very real. ✅ It’s high time businesses and users consider Rediff, Zoho, and similar Indian solutions — at least as secondary options — to reduce vulnerability and strengthen digital sovereignty. 🔎 The upside? 🇮🇳 India already has capable IT platforms 🧾 Better compliance with data localization 🛠️ Faster, localized support and adaptability 💰 Cost-effective enterprise solutions 🎯 Let this be a trigger for policy reform and strategic digital transformation across industries. 🌐 The future is Indian — secure, scalable, and sovereign. 🔴 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮… 👉 Follow: @modified_hindu6 | @Modified_Hindu9 📢 Join the movement that speaks for 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 📲 Connect with us on Telegram: 🔗 t.me/modified_hindu4 🚩 Awaken. Unite. Speak the Unspoken. #DigitalSovereignty #IndianTech #MicrosoftBan #NayaraEnergy #DataLocalization #Zoho #Rediff #IndigenousIT #MakeInIndia #TechNationalism #Modified_Hindu6 #Modified_Hindu9

ٹرمپ: امریکی کمپنیاں بھارتیوں کو ملازمت نہ دیں dailykhabrain.com.pk/2025/07… Tap on the link to read full story 👆 #khabraindigital #TrumpAIPolicy #AmericanJobsFirst #TechNationalism #AIRegulation #SiliconValley #MadeInUSA #StopOutsourcing #IndianITChallenge #NeutralAI #NoWokeTech

It was always the end game when @PeteTheil paid @VP to turn from atheist to a Christian & run for vice president, authors of TechNationalism & Project 2025 authors are now embedded in the administration

Sorry but @PeteTheil , Project 2025 & @PalantirTech are running the show . TechNationalism

#AI-decoupling legislation fuels #TechNationalism The Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, introduced in the #US Senate, represents a significant step in the United States’ efforts to isolate China from the global technological landscape, said #VirginiaLee. chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/…

Vilken tiktokhelg det varit, säger mycket om det mesta för de kommande fyra åren. Så många brännande frågor på en gång. Från säkerhetsfrågor, staters påverkan, oligarkers inflytande i USA, technationalism och yttterst även om internets framtid. Dessutom finns det en magi hos Tiktok som utmanat Meta, Google och Musk. Och så teatern med ”nedsläckning” och Trump som räddare. Än är inte saken över. Läs gärna min analys - försöker lyfta blicken bortom det som sker i digitala utspel. 🧵

Tiktokutvecklingen är vansinnigt intressant. Sätter fingret på allt - säkerhetsfrågor, staters påverkan, oligarkernas inflytande i USA, technationalism och magin hos Tiktok som inte bara kan avfärdas. blankspot.se/tiktokforbudet-…

#TechNationalism everywhere. Post-#Chinese #semiconductor raw material export ban, #India hits with restrictions on e-imports i.e. laptops, tablets & PCs. It will surely help local manufacturers to grow but will discourage imports of the biggies like #Apple, #HP & #Samsung. 1/3

Thank you H.E. Sheik Salem Abdullah Al- Jaber Al Sabah @MOFAKuwait for the excellent meeting on our cooperation & innovative financing solutions for disasters & crises and the need to reduce "technationalism" by urging countries to share technical solutions for climate change.

« Giorgia Meloni Preaches #TechNationalism. But Can Italy Go It Alone ? » cepa.org/article/giorgia-mel…

#Japan has become the latest to join the growing wave of #technationalism around the world, newly creating a minister for ‘economic security’ - Takayuki Kobayashi - tasked with arresting the relentless decline of the country’s #chip industry. Read more: ft.com/content/f59173b6-211c…

New on asiapowerwatch.com- Xi Jinping’s new economic policy: a case of killing the goose that lay the golden egg? by @basu_vaishali asiapowerwatch.com/xi-jinpin… #china #industrialpolicy #dualcirculation #tradeWar #technationalism #asiapowerwatch #narrative #chinacorporates

New on asiapowerwatch.com- Concerns relating to the overseas listing of Indian startups by @basu_vaishali asiapowerwatch.com/concerns-… #india #tech #startupindia #IPO #VentureCapital #resilience #technationalism #asiapowerwatch #MakeinIndia #intellectualproperty #riskmanagement

My take : India is responding to the world’s growing mistrust of Chinese Tech and the hegemony of Global Big Tech - so whose #TechNationalism do least distrust? indiaglobalbusiness.com/glob…

(2) 'Weathering TechNationalism: A Security and Trustworthiness Framework to Manage Cyber Supply Chain Risk' by @EWInstitute eastwest.ngo/technationalism