Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCsThe Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC cate...
Punjab to launch ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ from July 1, offering monthly financial aid to women, check registration detailsPunjab is launching a new scheme to provide monthly financial aid to women. Eligible women will receive ₹1,000, and those from Scheduled Ca...
West Bengal launches Annapurnar Yojana; Rs 3,000 monthly aid to reach 28 lakh womenWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched the Annapurna Yojana. The scheme requires fresh form filling to ensure only eligib...
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
Retail central bank digital currency in circulation falls by 24% in FY26The value of retail central bank digital currency in circulation saw a significant drop of 24.08 percent in 2025-26. Despite this, the Rese...
RBI to explore CBDC pilot in cross-border transactionsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to expand its digital rupee pilot to more direct benefit transfer schemes and the domestic retail spa...
Rs 3,000 monthly payment for women under Annapurna Yojana in this state; check age limit and eligibility
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC govt's direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the 'Annapurna Bhandar' initiative, set to take over from the previous 'Lakshmir...
Annapurna Yojana launched: Who will get Rs 3,000 monthly financial assistance from June 1, 2026West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana, effective June 1, 2026, will provide Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid to eligible women aged 25-60. This sche...
PM Kisan 23rd instalment date 2026: When can farmers expect next Rs 2,000 payment?Farmers eagerly await the 23rd PM Kisan installment, expected around June-July 2026. Beneficiaries receive Rs 2,000 thrice annually. Comple...
West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana notified: Check eligibility, direct link to portal, DBT rules, how to apply and Lakshmir Bhandar differencesWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojna will soon replace Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Eligible women will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. This financial aid a...
EPFO to launch WhatsApp service for PF updates; government targets faster resolution of pending legal disputesThe Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a WhatsApp service for PF updates, allowing members to interact with the...
EPFO brings down consumer court cases by 46% in 2 yearsThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has significantly reduced consumer court cases and overall litigation. A special campaign cleared...
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled worke...
India shaping global thinking on digital finance: PK MishraIndia is leading global digital finance discussions. Its digital public infrastructure is being studied worldwide. The Unified Payments Int...