PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment, create 14.15 lakh jobs: Govt

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have attracted actual investments of more than Rs 2.40 lakh crore, generated over 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs, and enabled exports worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore across 14 key sectors as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

NCW sets up three expert panels to safeguard women's reproductive rights in ART and IVF

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted three specialised expert groups to examine the ethical, legislative, regulatory and medical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services, with a particular emphasis on protecting women's reproductive rights.

'Govt stands with Yuva Shakti': NDA backs PM Modi's 'swift action' stand on NEET paper leak

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Amid the Opposition's criticism over the violence during the NEET-UG paper leak protest, the National Democratic Alliance leaders on Tuesday came in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that the government took swift action over the exam irregularities, asserting that the Centre stands with the country's 'Yuva Shakti' (youth power).

Delhi HC permits Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta, formal order awaited

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, observing that there was a consensus among doctors that he required constant medical monitoring and directing that a panel of doctors be constituted at the private hospital to oversee his treatment.