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PLI schemes drive Rs 2 lakh crore investment, boosts production worth Rs 18.7 lakh crore: Govt

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) An investment of Rs 2 lakh crore has been realised till September this year under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production or sales of over Rs 18.7 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12.6 lakhs (direct and indirect), the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Over 25,000 govt staff join nutrition campaign in Gujarat

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 25,000 government employees in Kheda district have pledged support to the new “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” campaign - an initiative launched by the district administration to eliminate malnutrition.

Over 93 lakh Ayushman cards issued for senior citizens over age 70 issued till Dec: Govt

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 93 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued for senior citizens aged 70 and above till December under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.

Bihar: Robbers posing as police steal goats purchased under CM’s scheme

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:07 PM

Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) A shocking incident has emerged from Samastipur’s Vidyapati police station area, where four men posing as police personnel stole goats purchased under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Women’s Employment Scheme.

Census 2027 gets Cabinet nod; digital count to deploy 30 lakh personnel and include caste data

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore, marking the country’s first fully digital census and one of the largest administrative exercises in the world.

Hope next generation also connects with Vande Mataram: Sudha Murty

IANS | December 12, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Amid controversy over Vande Mataram, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Friday said she hopes the next generation will also connect with the national song and take pride in it.

'Govt has agreed to discuss': Priyanka Gandhi on LoP raising air pollution issue in LS

IANS | December 12, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) After Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, raised the issue of air pollution in the Lok Sabha (LoP) on Friday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that everyone, including the government, has agreed to discuss it.

Govt prioritising trade negotiations with several nations to boost textiles exports

IANS | December 12, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The government is prioritising trade negotiations with several countries to get market access and tariff advantages for India’s exports, including textiles, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasad informed the Parliament on Friday.

PM Modi gets progress report on Shri Kalki Dham's construction in UP

IANS | December 12, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met spiritual guru Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Friday in his Parliament chamber for an interaction during which the latter presented a progress report on the construction of Shri Kalki Dham in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district.

JPMorgan bets big on India amid robust economic growth

IANS | December 12, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to open a new branch in India for the first time in almost ten years, signalling the US banking giant's deepening interest in one of the world’s fastest-expanding major economies.

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PLI schemes drive Rs 2 lakh crore investment, boosts production worth Rs 18.7 lakh crore: Govt

Over 25,000 govt staff join nutrition campaign in Gujarat

Over 93 lakh Ayushman cards issued for senior citizens over age 70 issued till Dec: Govt

Bihar: Robbers posing as police steal goats purchased under CM’s scheme

Census 2027 gets Cabinet nod; digital count to deploy 30 lakh personnel and include caste data

Hope next generation also connects with Vande Mataram: Sudha Murty

'Govt has agreed to discuss': Priyanka Gandhi on LoP raising air pollution issue in LS

Govt prioritising trade negotiations with several nations to boost textiles exports

PM Modi gets progress report on Shri Kalki Dham's construction in UP

JPMorgan bets big on India amid robust economic growth

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