81 lakh women dropped from Ladki Bahin scheme post e-KYC, says minister; Opposition claims irregularitiesSpeaking to reporters, the women and child development minister clarified that the e-KYC process was mandatory to systematically weed out i...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Delhi govt renames Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, plans Raksha Bandhan rolloutThe Delhi government has renamed its Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. This flagship welfare scheme will provide financial a...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
CAG flags Rs 3,541 crore excess spend, budgetary lapses in Maharashtra govt's Ladki Bahin schemeThe CAG flagged over Rs 3,500 crore excess expenditure on the Ladki Bahin scheme. Thousands of crores were parked in deposit accounts, indi...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Rs 1835 cr transferred into bank accounts of 1.25 cr Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries in MPMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 1,835 crore to over 1.25 crore beneficiaries. This disbursement was the 38th insta...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Kota hospital deaths: Om Birla hands Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceasedLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended financial support by handing over ₹5 lakh checks to the families mourning the loss of five women in Kot...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta appoints 3 BJP MLAs as spokespersons of governmentIn a strategic move towards enhanced communication, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has designated three BJP MLAs as official government spokesp...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Polygamy to invite welfare benefits bar, dismissal from govt service: Assam budgetAssam's budget proposes barring polygamous individuals from state welfare schemes. Government employees practicing polygamy will face dismi...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
UP CM to launch projects in Ayodhya amid donations row, says public trust founded on good governanceUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects. These initiatives will foc...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Gujarat sets up Departmental Data Committee to protect farmers' personal, financial informationGujarat's Agriculture Department has formed a committee to protect farmers' personal data. This initiative aligns with the Digital Personal...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Old Pension Scheme option extended to these government employees: Will others also get it?The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research endorsed the Centre's decision on pension options. This move allows compassionate appointee...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Tamil Nadu ration cardholders to get better-quality, attractive dhotis, sarees for Pongal 2027Tamil Nadu will distribute attractive and comfortable dhotis and sarees to nearly 2.23 crore ration cardholders. These garments will featur...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Direct cash transfers to women boost savings, spending: EAC-PMDirect cash transfers to women boost household savings and spending effectively. Schemes in Maharashtra and Odisha showed significant impro...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Cash transfer schemes for women should be reviewed in light of inflation: PM advisory panelUnconditional cash transfer schemes for women need periodic review for adequacy. Maharashtra and Odisha programs show significant improveme...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Annapurna Yojana status update: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sets new eligibility rules for welfare scheme; here's what you need to knowWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that n...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 313 crore Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana for West Bengal tea workersWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the Rs 313.30 crore Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) to boost edu...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Nitin Nabin directs BJP's UP unit to strengthen grassroots outreach for 2027 pollsIn a strategic move, BJP chief Nitin Nabin has mandated the Uttar Pradesh unit to initiate monthly organizational meetings at every level, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing Rs 5,000 crore financial burdenTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has voiced strong opposition to the Centre's Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing a potential Rs...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST