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Because…” BENGALURU: As India pushes to build a stronger domestic semiconductor industry, Bengaluru-based AGNIT Semiconductors has opened a new testing laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), aiming to speed up the development of specialised chips used in telecommunications and defence systems.The startup, incubated at IISc, has invested Rs 3 crore in the 350 sqft facility, which will focus on testing and validating Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor components. Semiconductors are the tiny electronic components that power everything from smartphones and communication networks to satellites and military equipment.While silicon remains the most widely used material, GaN is increasingly being adopted for applications that require high power and high-frequency performance, such as radar systems, satellite communications and 5G infrastructure.AGNIT said the new laboratory would help it carry out critical testing in-house rather than relying on external facilities, reducing development timelines and improving quality assurance.The facility houses equipment capable of subjecting semiconductor components to extreme temperatures ranging from -60°C to 125°C to assess their reliability under harsh operating conditions. It also includes radio frequency testing systems and automated printed circuit board assembly equipment that will allow engineers to evaluate the performance of chip-based devices more quickly.According to the company, the laboratory will support testing of power amplifier boards and generate reliability data needed before products can be deployed commercially.“India’s semiconductor ambitions require not only chip design and fabrication capabilities but also robust indigenous validation and reliability ecosystems,” Hareesh Chandrasekar, co-founder and CEO, AGNIT, said.He said having dedicated testing infrastructure would help the company move faster from product development to commercial deployment while supporting the needs of telecom and defence customers. Until now, AGNIT had relied on shared facilities available at IISc. The dedicated laboratory is expected to bring testing operations closer to the company’s design and manufacturing teams.The startup plans to further expand the facility to conduct advanced lifetime testing and qualification of military-grade components.Read the latest news on the go. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. 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As part of the reception, local residents presented him with a large “Gajamala”, a ceremonial garland made of fresh apples and flowers.In the video, Shivakumar is seen plucking apples from the garland, taking a bite, and then tossing the fruit towards supporters gathered at the venue. The crowd responded enthusiastically, with several people attempting to catch the apples as they were thrown into the air.The video has since gained traction online, triggering mixed reactions. While some supporters described the gesture as an informal and affectionate interaction with the public, critics questioned the optics of throwing partially eaten food items during a public event.Reacting to the video, one social media user wrote, “Does DK Shivakumar think he’s a deity? Taking a bite out of an apple garland like it’s bhog and handing it out to the public… what kind of logic is this?”Read the latest news on the go. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The former TMC leader likened his former party to a “party of thieves, rapists” and made the startling claim that he could have been “murdered by contract killers” had he quit during the RG Kar hospital row.His remarks come at a time when the Mamata Banerjee-led party, after ruling West Bengal for 15 years, is grappling with a crushing electoral defeat and a growing rebellion within its ranks, both in the assembly and Parliament.Speaking to news agency PTI, Ray said, “A party of thieves, rapists… RG Kar incident helped me make up my mind. Had I quit then, could have been murdered by contract killers.”Recalling the RG Kar episode, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray said, “When the RG Kar incident happened, people came out onto the streets. I had never seen anything like this in my political career, and I spoke up about it. 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