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Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
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 ...
India has Rs 95,000 cr addressable market for assistive tech by 2030: NCPEDPIndia's assistive technology market could reach Rs 95,000 crore by 2030 with a dedicated national policy, experts revealed. This sector, cr...
SC asks petitioner to move Calcutta HC on SIR-ration pleaThe Supreme Court has directed a petitioner to take his plea challenging the exclusion of individuals from West Bengal's ration system to t...
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
Andhra Cabinet raises retirement age for PSUs; restores Old Pension Schemes for 11,000 employeesAndhra Pradesh employees in state PSUs, Gurukul schools, and welfare societies will now retire at 62, matching state government staff. Addi...
Delhivery unveils welfare scheme with Rs 15 lakh accident cover for gig workforceDelhivery has launched 'Abhyam', a comprehensive welfare program for its 1 lakh frontline workers. This initiative offers significant benef...
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...
Kerala to review pension rolls, reiterates Rs 3,000 pension promiseKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced a comprehensive review of welfare pension beneficiaries to eliminate ineligible recipients an...
CWC inquiry finds more children 'abused' at Pathanamthitta worship centreA preliminary inquiry by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) into allegations of assault at a Christian worship centre in Pathanamthitta has ...
Karnataka MLC polls: Congress sweeps all five seats, says mandate backs government's policiesCongress achieved a significant win in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing all five seats. Leaders stated the results ref...
New BJP govt in West Bengal taking action against criminals, illegal foreigners; will end 'threat culture': Guv R N RaviWest Bengal's new BJP government is taking firm action against anti-social elements and illegal foreigners. Governor R N Ravi stated the ad...
SC acts to ensure dignified life for Odisha mother-son duoThe Supreme Court has issued crucial directives to ensure social security for an elderly woman and her visually-impaired son in Odisha. The...
Men received welfare incentives meant for women in TMC-led Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari allegesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past irregularities in welfare schemes. He stated men received widow pensions and fake ...
Kerala launches free KSRTC travel scheme for women, transgender personsKerala's UDF government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme. This initiative offers free travel for women and transgender individuals o...
Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventionsNageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it i...
'Knot suitable': Digital checks save Rs 427 crore in UP's mass marriage schemeUttar Pradesh's mass marriage scheme is using technology to prevent fraud. Online applications and digital verification are identifying ine...
From TV to radio, Centre proposes common broadcasting regulationsNew draft rules propose a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting. Private radio stations will now be required t...
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warns of being 'worst CM' if law & order breachedWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserted that law and order violations would not be tolerated under his leadership. He highligh...
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...