Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution systemThe Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System scheme. This initiative aims to modernize India's foo...
27 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rolloutWest Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is...
22 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...
05 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Can Didi hold the fort against Modi and BJP’s push in battle for Bengal's soul?Bengal's electoral war begins with the first phase of voting. The BJP and TMC are locked in a fierce contest, trading accusations and makin...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks responses of Centre, states and UTs on PIL for implementation of Right to EducationThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, all states, and Union Territories. This follows a Public Interest Litigation seeking th...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
IAMAI urges Karnataka to defer gig worker welfare fee on ecomm firms till specifics are definedPer the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security & Welfare) Act, 2025, ecommerce operators are required to pay 1% of their com...
12 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to unveil 'golden data' of citizens; move to help detect bogus beneficiariesMaharashtra government will launch a 'golden data' project on October 2. This database will contain details of 14 to 15 crore citizens. It ...
19 Sep, 2025, 10.36 PM IST
Delhi govt to develop data hub to ensure genuine beneficiaries get welfare scheme benefitsThe Delhi government is developing a unified data hub. This hub will consolidate beneficiary data from various departments. It aims to ensu...
16 May, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
Money unspent is welfare deniedA significant portion, nearly 25%, of welfare funds earmarked for Scheduled Castes by central ministries remains unutilised in 2024-25, hig...
28 Apr, 2025, 10.54 PM IST
Weeding out fake welfare scheme beneficiaries to help save ₹18K crThe Indian government expects to save ₹18,000 crore in the current fiscal year by identifying and removing fake beneficiaries from various ...
16 Oct, 2023, 11.25 PM IST
Aadhaar seeding responsible for only 4% of the cancelled ration cards in OdishaThe Supreme Court is presently hearing arguments on whether Indians have a right to privacy and whether Aadhaar, India’s biometric identity...
14 Nov, 2017, 07.13 PM IST
Narendra Modi government to give legal backing to AadhaarAfter getting a thumbs up from PM Modi, UIDAI is set to accelerate the project to ensure Aadhaar enrollment for around 930 million people b...
14 Jul, 2014, 12.14 PM IST
With election in mind, govt rolls out Direct Cash Transfer scheme for 10 lakh householdsStating that the DCT scheme will bring efficiency in the economic system, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that steps will be taken to e...
27 Nov, 2012, 05.32 PM IST