FM Sitharaman discusses ways to boost growth with Bengal CMThe meeting, coming just over a month after the BJP stormed to power in West Bengal for the first time, also dwelt on improving the credit ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Some forces trying to push country's youths towards 'negative politics': BJP chief Nitin NabinBJP president Nitin Nabin warned against forces attempting to steer Indian youth towards "negative politics," asserting that the nation's y...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.03 PM 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
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
India makes significant progress in reducing maternal mortality decline, on course to meet SDG targetIndia's maternal health has seen a remarkable transformation, with maternal deaths having fallen significantly, a global achievement. This ...
29 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
27 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat enrollment begins in West Bengal, benefits likely from July: CM Suvendu AdhikariEnrollment for the Ayushman Bharat scheme has commenced in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that beneficiaries can expec...
23 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: SuvenduWest Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance c...
23 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
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...
16 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
West Bengal orders crackdown on illegal mining to plug revenue leakagesIn a decisive move, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed all relevant departments to clamp down on the financial dr...
13 May, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat scheme for West Bengal: Who is eligible for AB-PMJAY and how you can applyWest Bengal is bringing back the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides cashless health insurance of up to ...
12 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM 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
PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth Rs 25,160 cr since their launch in 2015Jansuraksha schemes have settled claims worth over Rs 25,160 crore. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana settled more than Rs 21,500 cro...
09 May, 2026, 01.03 PM IST