New Delhi, April 5 The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, which is nearly 14 per cent higher than the previous financial year.According to an official statement released on Saturday, the expenditure was incurred...
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New Delhi, April 4 The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on Saturday that it had recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14 per cent higher than the ₹10,409 crore spent in the previous financial year.According to an official statement...
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Jehanabad/Arwal, March 23 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched several development projects and schemes worth around Rs 405 crore in the Jehanabad and Arwal districts during his ‘Samridhi Yatra’ (Development Journey).According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO)...
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New Delhi, March 15 Activists advocating for transgender rights have termed the proposed "Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026" as regressive, warning that it could undermine the identity, dignity, and equality of such people.The "Transgender Persons (Protection of...
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Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, stated that the spirit of "Vocal for Local" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" has strengthened the country's handloom sector, and it represents a unique identity of the nation. Responding to supplementary questions in the Rajya Sabha today, Mr. Singh said that under...
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the true prosperity and progress of any nation are reflected in the advancement, education, and empowerment of its women.Addressing the National Conference of Women Thinkers on the theme 'Bharati – Nari Se Narayani', organized in New Delhi today...
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Mysuru, March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that one can only become Chief Minister with the support and blessings of the people, and added that empowering the poor and marginalized in society is his primary mission.Congratulating the people of the Chamundeshwari and...
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The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to begin today at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This five-day summit is the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Leaders from 20 nations are scheduled to attend the event. These include French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian...
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