The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader SivankuttySenior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty alleged the Kerala government is spreading misinformation about the PM SHRI scheme. He stated the previou...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
What documents do you need for a Germany Student Applicant Visa?Aspiring students can now apply for a Student Applicant Visa to Germany. This visa enables them to travel to the country and complete their...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
India may cheer an Iran deal, but peace in Hormuz won’t refill its emptying economic tankThe economic horizon of India is clouded by a dual predicament characterized by a lack of financial resources and innovative ideas. While r...
28 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
West Bengal govt bars employees from sharing official information with media sans prior sanctionWest Bengal government has reissued some rules for its employees. These rules prohibit sharing official information with the media without ...
21 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Japan proves the next influencer economy may not involve humans at allJapan is witnessing a surge in AI-powered virtual influencers, with companies like Aww Inc. developing autonomous digital personalities for...
10 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Global degrees on Indian soil sound like a great deal, until you read the fine printIndia is now hosting foreign university campuses, a significant shift from previous years. This move aims to keep Indian students in the co...
02 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
No LPG, no worry: This village in Kolhapur cooks food without cylinders, wood or coalIn Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, families are cooking with biogas, a clean fuel derived from local waste like cattle dung and kitchen sc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Tracer survey on ITIs job outcome soon, to assess performance, identify issuesThe government will now track graduates from upgraded Industrial Training Institutes annually. This survey will measure job placements and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Centre may extend sector & sponsored schemes beyond April 1 amid ongoing reviewSeveral government schemes might continue in their present form beyond April 1. Ministries are still reviewing and rationalising these prog...
06 Mar, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Centrally sponsored 'Health Protection Scheme' set to replace many health programmesHealth ministry plans to roll out a centrally sponsored 'Health Protection Scheme' which will replace several of the existing government-su...
16 Feb, 2016, 12.50 PM IST
- Focus on youth, to keep them off Maoist influence: Official
Aiming to keep the youth away from Maoist influence in the worst affected villages of Hazaribagh district, a senior official said.
27 Nov, 2012, 12.34 PM IST
- Civil groups demand social audit of centrally funded schemes
Social audit of centrally sponsored programmes should be made compulsory for their proper implementation, civil society groups demanded tod...
17 Jan, 2012, 06.37 PM IST
- IIM-A to raise fees for PGP-PMP course
The IIM-A has decided to hike the fees for its one-year PGP-PMP for students seeking admissions in the second batch.
03 Aug, 2007, 01.48 AM IST
- Need to scan central govt sponsored schemes
Union finance minister P Chidambaram has stressed the need for monitoring the implementation of centrally-sponsored projects and schemes an...
12 Sep, 2006, 02.34 AM IST