Ration Card Upgrade: Govt to launch “Sarthak PDS”; what it is, how it works, and how it is beneficialThe central government has launched "Sarthak PDS," a Rs. 25,530 crore initiative to enhance transparency in the public distribution system ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Haryana cabinet approves new rules: No petrol, diesel vehicles for cab aggregators in NCRHaryana's Cabinet has approved new rules for vehicle aggregators. From January 1, 2026, all new vehicles joining fleets in NCR areas must b...
18 May, 2026, 06.59 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
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 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
'Chappal Phaad Ke': From welfare to wave, what cost TMC in West BengalBJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, securing a majority by appealing to women voters with welfare promises and highlighting ...
04 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
The tale of two Ms: Modi vs Mamata and the pulse of Indian politicsThe 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal are set to be a thrilling showdown, positioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Chief Minis...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemWhile India's early efforts are modest compared with those of China, where more than 200 million people use the e-yuan, the world's most po...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
The myth of India’s extreme inequality: What the data gets wrongRecent studies reveal a misrepresentation of income inequality in India, challenging the commonly accepted pre-tax Gini coefficient of 0.61...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.47 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
PM switches on e-RUPI digital payments modeThe purpose-specific digital payment solution, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in partnership with several g...
03 Aug, 2021, 08.04 PM IST
e-RUPI to create a transparent and efficient welfare delivery mechanism: PM Narendra ModiThe purpose specific digital payment solution, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India in partnership with several governme...
02 Aug, 2021, 09.04 PM IST
PM Modi launches e-RUPI: What is it and why is it being envisaged as an alternative to DBT?The new digital payments system has been developed over the existing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) rails by the National Payments Corpor...
02 Aug, 2021, 07.33 PM IST
UIDAI asks banks not to discontinue Aadhaar payment systemUIDAI said the matter has been carefully examined, and the apex court has upheld the constitutionality of the Aadhaar programme, specifical...
30 Nov, 2018, 11.20 PM IST