Green card applicants can now be rejected over use of Medicaid, food stamps & free school lunch programmesThe Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” rule has taken effect, allowing US immigration officers to consider benefits such as Me...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
SNAP benefits changing October 1, 2026: New eligibility limits, deductions, monthly payments and asset rulesStarting October 1, 2026, SNAP benefits and income limits are poised for a substantial increase. Eligible households can expect a notable r...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Assam govt to invest Rs 50,000 crore in developing infra over five years: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam is set to allocate an impressive fifty thousand crore rupees over the next five years towards bolstering its infrastructure. This amb...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
US green card rules change from September 18: What applicants need to knowThe US will change its public charge assessment for certain green card applicants from September 18. USCIS officers will consider factors i...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
18 states may ban too much junk food for SNAP users — here’s what could disappear from grocery cartsEighteen states are set to implement SNAP reform on January 1, banning certain 'junk foods,' but a lack of clear guidance from the Trump ad...
22 Dec, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Florida SNAP December schedule: Who will get SNAP benefits in Florida this week? Dates and eligibilityFlorida SNAP schedule: Millions of Florida families rely on SNAP benefits, managed by the DCF, to purchase groceries. Eligibility is based ...
09 Dec, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
Good news for SNAP beneficiaries as maximum benefit could increase up to 2.8% in 2026, check the projected COLA; how can you apply for SNAP programSNAP benefits are set to increase, with COLA projections ranging from 2.7% to 2.8%, exceeding the 2025 rate. Eligibility criteria remain co...
17 Sep, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
These US states ban processed junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. Is yours on the list?In a move to combat unhealthy eating habits, six more US states will restrict SNAP benefits on junk food starting 2026. This initiative, la...
08 Aug, 2025, 05.18 PM IST
$1,390 Stimulus check in 2025: Do Americans need to pay tax on the amount and who needs to applyIRS stimulus checks in 2025: The US government has announced an important relief plan and under this scheme, eligible citizens will be prov...
23 Jul, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
10 key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill summarised simplyUS President Donald Trump is poised to enact the "Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping package encompassing tax cuts, increased spending, and si...
04 Jul, 2025, 09.41 PM IST
Republicans proposing nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Will you be impacted?House Republicans are proposing significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, totaling nearly $1 trillion, to advance President Trump's policy goa...
22 May, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
2024 US Presidential Elections: How to register to vote and what documents you’ll needThe US presidential election is scheduled for November 5. Voters must register to participate. Registration can be done online, by mail, or...
17 Sep, 2024, 11.48 AM IST
Food stamps in 2024: What you need to know about SNAP eligibility and benefitsExplore 2024 changes in SNAP: Age-related eligibility shifts, income limits, and revised maximum allotments impact families nationwide. Sta...
20 Dec, 2023, 06.41 PM IST
SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program application: What is it, who qualifies, and how to apply?Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP interview is quite tricky. Here we have provided you with the information on SNAP and how t...
24 Nov, 2022, 07.57 PM IST
Indian-American store owner indicted for food stamps fraudBharpur Singh was indicted for defrauding the US Department of Agriculture's SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, US Attorney Benjamin Wagn...
04 Nov, 2014, 01.43 PM IST
- Food Security Bill should have a universal appeal: Economist Madhura Swaminathan
Madhura Swaminathan said the draft Food Security Bill, as envisaged currently, will exclude a huge segment of the population.
27 Mar, 2012, 02.53 PM IST
- Revival package for US gets the final touches
Leaders in the US House of Representatives are looking for quick agreement with the White House on an emergency package to jolt the economy...
25 Jan, 2008, 01.30 AM IST