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Trichy (Tamil Nadu), April 1 Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of plotting to cause violence in Tamil Nadu, "similar to what happened in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur," and asserted that his government had successfully countered their attempts.Addressing a DMK rally here for...

Chandigarh, March 31 A delegation of families affected by terrorism from Punjab called on Governor Gulab Chand Kataria here on Tuesday, and submitted a memorandum highlighting their long-standing demands and concerns.The delegation raised key issues, including the release of a pending...

Amaravati, March 31 The Andhra Pradesh government will provide free electricity to weavers starting Wednesday, with 200 units for handlooms and 500 units for powerlooms, at an estimated annual cost of ₹150 crore.According to a press release, the initiative aims to reduce the burden of power...

New Delhi, March 31 Union Minister Jitendra Singh met a delegation of postal employees and representatives from their unions on Tuesday to discuss various issues, including cadre restructuring and pension-related matters.The minister conveyed that the issues raised would be taken up with the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 The NDA, led by the BJP, released its manifesto on Tuesday, promising financial benefits for needy women and those over 70 years of age, two free LPG cylinders per year for poor households, an AIIMS for Kerala, and protection of places of worship in the state.The...

New Delhi, March 30 The government stated on Monday that discussions are underway to bring the unorganized sector under the purview of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.Responding to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha during...

Chennai, March 29 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday released his party's manifesto for the April 23 Assembly elections, and announced providing the "Illatharasi" coupon scheme worth Rs 8,000 for women to buy or replace household electronic goods.He promised to...

Shimla, March 25 Despite the central government discontinuing the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) for Himachal Pradesh, the state government has allocated adequate provisions in the budget, emphasizing the education sector, Dehra MLA Kamlesh Thakur said on Wednesday.The Himachal government has...

Kolkata, March 24 Several former top executives of Coal India Ltd (CIL), its subsidiaries, and Singareni Collieries Company Ltd have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to revise the pension for retired employees, pointing out that it "remains constant forever".Former CIL...

New Delhi, March 24 CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby said on Tuesday that while elections are important, the issues of the people are equally relevant, and the party will continue to address them.He said the red flag of the Left represents the struggles of the people, and it will rise...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), March 21 A social welfare department official allegedly committed suicide at his office in this district after accusing his senior colleague of harassment, police said on Saturday.The deceased, Mallikarjun, an Assistant Director, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at...

New Delhi, March 18 Some retiring Rajya Sabha members, in their farewell speeches on Wednesday, described their tenure in the Upper House as an opportunity to bring changes in people's lives and recalled witnessing historic events in the country, including the revocation of Article 370.BJP's...

Amaravati, March 18 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the "Divyang Shakti" scheme here on Wednesday, which offers free bus travel to people with disabilities.Presented as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, "Divyang Shakti" focuses on social equity, mobility, and...

Amaravati, March 18 – The Andhra Pradesh government launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme on Wednesday, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme and described it as a major step...

New Delhi, March 18 The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government after a parliamentary panel recommended an urgent review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, and demanded that it take concrete steps to address the issue.Congress general...

Jaipur, March 12 The disabled war veterans of the Indian armed forces in Rajasthan have urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to withdraw income tax exemption on pensions they receive for injuries sustained during wars, saying the move is "deeply painful" for soldiers.Colonel A K Mathur...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – At a time when Kerala is facing a severe fiscal crisis, the Accountant General (AG) has flagged a serious violation involving two state ministers who are alleged to have been receiving "double benefits" in contravention of rules.The audit authority has found that...

Chennai, March 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Tuesday that his government has credited a special fund of Rs 2,000 to the bank accounts of 37.79 lakh people from marginalized sections of society.Responding to requests for additional support for the elderly, widows...

Chandigarh, February 24 – Asserting that senior citizens are the backbone of society, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Tuesday that safeguarding their dignity and ensuring their financial and social security remains a central priority of his government.Clarifying on pension...

The Poonch District Social Welfare Department organized a first-of-its-kind Senior Recognition Ceremony in Poonch today to hear the grievances of senior citizens, address their concerns on the spot, and raise awareness about their health and well-being.The event was inaugurated by Poonch...