Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification driveAround 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial cri...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
India's out-of-pocket healthcare spending drops significantly, govt data showsIndian families now pay less for healthcare. Out-of-pocket spending fell from 64.2% to 43.4% in ten years. This is due to the government sp...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Man quits job to teach watchmen’s children for free: Turns old water tank into a classroom; Many of his students now earn over Rs 20 lakhHyderabad man quits job to teach watchmen’s children: A unique classroom in Hyderabad, built around a water tank, has empowered over 1,500 ...
25 May, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM 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
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
West Bengal Cabinet approves 7th Pay Commission, Rs 3000 for women & other welfare schemesThe West Bengal cabinet has approved the 7th Pay Commission for state government employees. A new scheme, Annapurna Bhandar, will provide R...
18 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
West Bengal approves 7th Pay Commission: How salaries of state government employees may rise after cabinet’s go-aheadWest Bengal state government employees will see salary and pension increases with the 7th Pay Commission approval. A new Annapurna Bhandar ...
18 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Tamil Nadu unveils portfolio allocation; Vijay retains key administrative, police departmentsThe Tamil Nadu government has announced its ministerial portfolio allocations. Key departments like Finance, Health, and Energy have been a...
16 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Offices vs WFH: No one likes, or gains from, commutesWith Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to conserve energy and suggesting working from home as a solution, companies face a pivot...
11 May, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Big 'Vijay' for TVK as VCK promises 'unconditional support' to form govt in Tamil NaduVijay CM post news: The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has officially pledged support to Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. This backing is ...
09 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Infanticide case at Foxconn exposes workplace welfare gaps, spurs calls for reformsA tragic infanticide at Foxconn's Devanahalli unit highlights critical gaps in mental health awareness, workplace support, and reproductive...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
8th Pay Commission demands: Rs 72,000 as minimum pay and fitment factor of 4.0; why this employee body wants 4x salary hikeThe Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) has proposed a significant overhaul for the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a minimum basic sa...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Cash, culture and security: BJP unveils West Bengal manifestoAmit Shah unveiled the BJP's West Bengal manifesto. It offers cash welfare for women, youth, and farmers. The party also promises a tough s...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Assam launches Earned Salary Advance (ESA) & Salary Linked Credit (SLC) for employeesThe Assam Government has launched new financial schemes for its regular employees. The Earned Salary Advance allows access to earned salary...
15 Mar, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Eight in 10 companies have prioritised employee welfare programmes: SurveyAccording to the ‘Covid Benefits Survey 2021’, conducted by ANSR, a consulting firm that establishes and operates global capability centres...
04 May, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Tata Volunteering Week launched in JamshedpurTata Engage is a volunteering programme that aims to encourage the group's employees around the globe to get involved in community welfare.
03 Mar, 2014, 04.42 PM IST