Annapurna Yojana Status Check: How to verify your name on the beneficiary list for Rs 3,000 monthly DBT in West Bengal and what to do if your name is missing?Annapurna Yojana Portal: West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana has begun transferring ₹3,000 monthly to nearly 1.1 crore women. Beneficiaries can ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Stitching the Value Chain: How PM MITRA parks are rewriting India's textile destinyIndia's textile sector, a vital economic pillar, is undergoing a transformative shift with the PM MITRA scheme. This initiative aims to ove...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 cr women beneficiaries: Bengal CMWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the first installment of the Annapurna Yojana, a financial aid scheme for women,...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
VB-G RAM G Act comes into force today; revised wage rates notifiedA new rural employment guarantee scheme, the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, will commence o...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari unveils tribal welfare road mapWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pledged a robust development plan for Junglemahal's tribal community, inviting their involvement in 'Vikshi...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1; Centre says all ready for rolloutA new Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, offering 125 days of wage employment, launches July 1....
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
NRI women investing nearly 70% higher in western markets than gulf countries: ReportFemale participation in cross-border investing among NRIs rose nearly 70% over the past year, according to Belong’s analysis of investors a...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh to launch start-up bus scheme with up to 50% subsidy for youthHimachal Pradesh is launching Phase IV of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana, empowering unemployed youth to run passenger buses. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Over 5,000 join DMK under former AIADMK minister Benjamin's leadership; Stalin asks cadres to stay poll-readyMore than 5,000 members from various political parties joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) under the leadership of former AIADMK min...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST