Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTINearly 5.72 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts currently hold zero balances. Over 15 crore accounts under the scheme are classif...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Government urges industry to spearhead ₹60,000 cr PM-SETU plan for energy transformationThe government is urging industry leaders to drive a major overhaul of national vocational training. The PM-SETU initiative, backed by a si...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Chouhan urges states to speed up watershed projectsRural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to accelerate watershed projects. He emphasized clear, measurable outcomes fo...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Centre to release 2nd tranche of Rs 1,183 cr to five states under two agri schemesUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved Rs 1,183.11 crore funds for five states. These funds will enhance farmers' income...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity set for July 2029, year of next Lok Sabha pollsThe Delhi Lakshmi Yojana's recurring deposit matures on July 31, 2029. Eligible women receive Rs 2,500 monthly, with Rs 1,500 in RD and Rs ...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Jan Dhan at 12: Women hold 33 crore of 59 crore accountsOver Rs 53 lakh crore has been transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer to beneficiaries. Nearly 33 crore women now hold Jan Dhan accoun...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factionsTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of th...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
PM Jan Dhan Yojana has had unparalleled impact, transformative outcomes: PM ModiThe Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved unparalleled impact and transformative outcomes. This initiative has significantly reshaped...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
PM Jan Dhan scheme marks 12 years, number of accounts crosses 59 cr with Rs 3.17 lakh cr depositsThe Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has completed twelve years of service. Over fifty-nine crore bank accounts now exist under this financia...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected AssamIndia has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Assam floods: CM Sarma meets Shivraj Chouhan as Centre clears 3.86 lakh houses, Rs 140 cr aidUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has thrown substantial support behind Assam's flood recovery efforts, unveiling key financial assistan...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Regional Rural Banks post all-time high net profit of Rs 10,176 crore in FY25-26; total business crosses Rs 13.5 lakh croreRegional Rural Banks (RRBs) reported a record consolidated net profit of ₹10,176 crore in FY26, up from ₹6,820 crore a year earlier, while ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
CPI (M) condemns attack on party leaders in Kallakurichi, demands arrest of perpetratorsSenior CPI(M) leaders faced a violent attack in Kallakurichi district on August 21. An eight-member gang assaulted the leaders and damaged ...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakhA deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the C...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Govt launches two modules to digitise PMGSY processThe modules are electronic measurement book (e-MB) and electronic billing (e-billing), replacing the paper-based measurement and billing sy...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST