Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
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...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
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...
20 May, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Targeting 30 pc EV sales by 2030, Bihar govt nod to policy amendmentsBihar is boosting electric vehicle adoption. The state government aims for 30 percent of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. Incentiv...
13 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
West Bengal to transfer BSF land for border fencing within 45 days: CM Suvendu AdhikariThe West Bengal government is transferring land to the BSF for border fencing. The Ayushman Bharat scheme and Census process are starting i...
11 May, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocationIndia is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of ...
11 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India should chart own path in treatment of rare diseases: ICMR chiefIndia is taking a groundbreaking step forward in the realm of rare disease care with a distinctive approach that champions local ingenuity ...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Centre saves ₹55,000 crore as FY26 spending undershoots estimatesGovernment spending in the last fiscal year was less than planned. This saving of about ₹55,000 crore will help manage tax collection short...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
DBT helped govt take quick effective response during COVID lockdown last year: ReportA report suggests India's direct benefit transfer (DBT) programme helped in quick effective response during the COVID-19 lockdown last year...
11 Oct, 2021, 07.57 PM IST
Widen scope of DBT scheme: Centre tells secretaries, statesWhile Department of Food incurs internal expenditure for providing subsidised foodgrains, biometric authentication ensures targeted disburs...
08 May, 2016, 12.14 PM IST
DBT rollout: Key dept shifted from Planning Commission to Finance MinistryPrime Minister Manmohan Singh today shifted a key department overseeing its implementation from the Planning Commission to the Finance Mini...
24 Jul, 2013, 10.08 PM IST