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
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Worried about future of your child with special needs? How making a trust can help your child when you are not aroundFor parents of children with special needs, a special needs trust offers a vital long-term plan for their child's care and financial securi...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore projects for Yamuna rejuvenationThe government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and the cleaning of the Naj...
24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Railways clears Katra slope works, Kiul-Jhajha 3rd line project in Rs 1,200 crore safety pushThe Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that these works reflect the Government's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable co...
20 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Robotic joint replacement surgery and insurance: The gap patients should know aboutRobotic surgery offers better outcomes for knee and hip pain patients. However, many Indians cannot access this advanced treatment due to i...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Significant reduction in Maoist activity: Now, no districts officially classified as Left-wing extremism-affectedThe Union home ministry has updated its classification for Left-wing extremism affected districts. With violence declining, the security-re...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Paris Paralympics medalist Avani Lekhara raises issue with Galaxy Z Flip 6 after service center denies help, company says 'issue promplty resolved'Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara faced service issues with her Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, gifted to athletes for the Paris 2024 Games. Despi...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction: ReportRepresentatives for Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' have held discussions with Dubai's DP World. The talks focused on managing supply chain...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Bengal Polls: Voting for any party other than TMC means vote for BJP, says Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee urged Murshidabad voters to support TMC for development and stability. He accused opposition parties of aligning with the...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Medical tourism 2.0: Why dental tourism could be India’s next big healthcare exportIndia's dental tourism is experiencing significant growth. International patients are increasingly choosing India for advanced dental care,...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Labour ministry proposes a 15-fold increase in rehabilitation cost of bonded labourersThe rehabilitation cost per labour under the scheme is equally borne between the Centre and state. It was last revised in 1999.
18 May, 2016, 01.59 AM IST
Rs 1,006-crore package for people affected in enclaves exchangeThe rehabilitation measures such as infrastructure development and rehabilitation assistance will help seamless integration of areas and pe...
02 Dec, 2015, 10.57 PM IST
Labour ministry proposes fifteen-fold jump in rehabilitation cost of bonded labourersThe labour ministry has proposed a massive increase in rehabilitation cost of bonded labourers from Rs 20,000 to up to Rs 3 lakh, a fifteen...
22 Sep, 2015, 07.23 AM IST
Government may propose 15-fold increase in rehabilitation cost of bonded labourersThe labour ministry may soon propose a 15-fold increase in the rehabilitation cost of bonded labourers to up to Rs 3,00,000.
18 Aug, 2015, 10.54 AM IST
- Uri quake rehabilitation turns costly in Kashmir
One of the major factors for numerous deaths in Uri and Karnah were that people were living in houses with massive use of boulders and ston...
04 Oct, 2006, 02.42 AM IST