social security

Hyderabad, March 30 – The Telangana Assembly passed two key bills on Monday: one aimed at ensuring social security for gig workers and the other to protect lawyers.The Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, and the Telangana Advocates...

Lucknow, March 30 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Monday that the state has set a target to recruit over 5,000 Anganwadi workers and more than 60,000 helpers this year, adding that the process has already begun.Speaking at a programme at Lok Bhawan here after...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed a bill on Monday aimed at the welfare of gig workers.State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said that Congress leader...

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...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Congress government in the state introduced the "Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026" in the Legislative Assembly on Sunday, proposing a maximum jail term of 10 years for related offenses.If passed, Telangana would become the second state after...

Jashpur, March 28 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai transferred ₹27.15 crore into the bank accounts of 79,340 construction workers and their families under various government schemes on Saturday, officials said.The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) was carried out during a district-level...

Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), March 26 – In a significant step towards rural welfare, the Chhattisgarh government has provided financial support to landless agricultural labourers in Dhamtari district, fulfilling another key promise made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee.Under the...

Shimla, March 26 The 62nd birthday of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday.During the celebrations, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to make progressive and impactful...

Washington, March 26. Social Security, the cornerstone of retirement security for millions of Americans, is facing a financial crisis, with lawmakers warning that benefits could be significantly reduced within the next decade if Congress fails to take action.During a hearing of the Senate...

New Delhi, March 24: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the "Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay" Delhi Budget for 2026-27, presented on Tuesday in the State Assembly by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.He said that inspired by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Antyodaya principle and Prime...

New Delhi, March 24 A series of initiatives focused on women, including e-auto permits for 1,000 women, free bicycles for 1.30 lakh girl students, and the establishment of 'Rani Haat' to link their skills with markets, were announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The Delhi government...

Seoul, March 24 – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to introduce a police system, which could be an attempt to shed its image as a reclusive country, where public security forces traditionally carried out policing roles.The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) will review the...

Hyderabad, March 23 The Telangana Cabinet on Monday decided to appoint a ministerial subcommittee to draft the framework for the 'Rohith Vemula Act', aimed at addressing caste discrimination in educational institutions, sources said.In a move to ensure social security for senior citizens, the...

New Delhi, March 23 BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman urged the government on Monday to recognize domestic workers as essential service workers and strengthen their inclusion in welfare programs.Raising the issue through a Special Mention in the Upper House, Laxman said domestic workers...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday unveiled a statue of Bhagat Singh and inaugurated a restored historic courtroom at the Registrar Cooperative Society (RCS) office on Parliament Street, commemorating Shaheed Diwas.Gupta said the site holds historical significance...

Ranchi, March 18 – Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated on Wednesday that the government has prioritized ensuring social security for every citizen, providing food to every household, ensuring quality education for children, and improving healthcare facilities for all.He said in the...

New Delhi, March 18 It was difficult for Ranjini Sharma (name changed) to bond with her day-old adopted daughter, as her workplace did not allow her to take maternity leave, since she was "not breastfeeding the child".This happened nine years ago. Today, Sharma feels that adoptive parents...

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...

New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has recommended that the Delhi Police undertake a sociological study with reputed universities and research institutions on cases of missing persons, for policy formulation, preventive strategies, and improved tracking mechanisms.In its report tabled...

Colombo, March 17 – The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president.The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of...