Delhi HC allows wife of soldier in vegetative state to retrieve sperm for IVF
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has allowed the wife of an Indian Army soldier in a persistent vegetative state to seek retrieval and cryopreservation of his sperm for IVF treatment, holding that his prior consent to undergo assisted reproductive treatment before the accident would be treated as sufficient compliance under the law.A…
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India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member…
Scorching heat, gas shortage push Kerala’s power demand to record high
Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (IANS) Kerala is witnessing an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption as an intense heat wave, coupled with a shortage of cooking gas, is driving households and small businesses to rely more on electric…
Rajasthan Petro Zone to boost industrial growth
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday emphasised the need to develop a strong industrial ecosystem linking the refinery with downstream industries to accelerate Rajasthan’s industrial growth.
He directed…
India’s growth strong but risks rising: CEA Nageswaran ​
Washington, April 15 (IANS) India’s economic growth remains robust, but rising global uncertainties could weigh on the outlook in the coming months, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday.​
Speaking at the…
Gulf risks may hit India remittances: CEA​ Nageswaran
Washington, April 15 (IANS) India’s remittance inflows could come under pressure if economic disruption persists in the Gulf region, with potential losses estimated at up to $10 billion, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on…
Adani Wind commissions NextGen 5 MW wind turbine at Mundra
Ahmedabad, April 15 (IANS) Adani Wind has commissioned a 5-megawatt (MW) 185-metre rotor diameter wind turbine prototype at Gujarat's Mundra, featuring wind blades among the largest in India and adding to the next generation of turbine…
DFS Secretary launches LIC’s ‘MyLIC’, ‘Super Sales Saathi’ apps
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services Secretary, M. Nagaraju, on Wednesday launched two next-generation mobile applications of Life Insurance Corporation of India -- ‘MyLIC’ for policyholders and…
Govt hosts hydrogen startup exhibition to boost ecosystem; 18 firms showcase innovations
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition on Wednesday to promote the growing hydrogen startup ecosystem in the country.According to the government, the…
India’s engineering goods exports hit record of $122 billion in FY26
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of $122.43 billion in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous record of $116.75 billion in FY2024–25 and posting a growth of about 5 per cent, industry body…