Former DGHS Dr Vatsala Agarwal arrested in multi-crore medical procurement scam

IANS | June 28, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has arrested former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal in connection with a multi-crore alleged medical procurement scam involving irregularities in the purchase of medicines, surgical items, and medical equipment.

Delhi Police arrest 16 drug offenders during Operation Kavach-14.0

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Delhi Police, in pursuance of the zero tolerance policy against narcotic drugs and drug trafficking, arrested 16 accused and made recoveries of drugs during an operation launched under the ongoing 'Operation Kavach-14.0' to dismantle narcotics supply networks and curb the menace of drug trafficking.

India approves 12 chip manufacturing projects with Rs 1.64 lakh crore investment pipeline

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects have been approved with an investment pipeline of approximately Rs 1.64 lakh crore, comprising one semiconductor fabrication unit, two compound semiconductor fabrication units and nine packaging units, according to an official fact-sheet.