welfare schemes

Talwandi Sabo, April 11 Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal stated on Saturday that the next SAD government will develop Talwandi Sabo to resemble the educational hub of Sri Amritsar Sahib, recognizing its significance as "Guru ki Kashi."Speaking at a rally as part of the party's...

Chandigarh, April 11 Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala expressed concern on Saturday that the recent increase in minimum wages in the state could make lakhs of workers ineligible for various government welfare schemes.Chautala said that several schemes require an annual...

Jaipur, April 11 Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot questioned the BJP's "Modi ki guarantee" narrative on Saturday, alleging that promises made during the elections were not being fulfilled in Rajasthan.In his final post in a series titled "Intezarshastra," he stated that Prime...

In Katwa, West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to accelerate the provision of citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for the Matua, Namasudra, and other refugee communities if the BJP came to power in West Bengal, while warning "infiltrators" to "pack up their bags"...

JAMMU, APRIL 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has launched a Centralized Aadhaar Data Vault (ADV) to enhance digital governance, improve service delivery, and ensure efficient monitoring of welfare schemes.The initiative, reviewed in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, aims...

In Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, and the TMC, women in West Bengal have been a crucial support base for nearly 15 years. The BJP aims to win over Bengal's women to gain power.The BJP has unveiled a manifesto focusing on cash transfers, welfare promises, and safety measures exclusively for women...

April 10, Kohima: The Deputy Commissioners Conference 2026 began today at the Civil Secretariat in Kohima, with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio calling on district administrators to act as drivers of transformation in a more citizen-centric and technology-driven governance system.In his keynote...

Chennai, April 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin dismissed the opposition, saying they spent their time talking and wishing for his downfall, while his government remained focused on delivering for the people.Addressing a massive election rally in Maraimalai Nagar on Thursday, Stalin...

Amaravati, April 8 YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy proposed MAVIGUN as an "economical and practical" alternative for the state capital, alleging that the TDP-led NDA government was promoting costly projects.Recently, Jagan suggested declaring Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur (MAVIGUN) as...

Bengaluru, April 7 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the state’s Chief Secretary seeking details on the release of funds for the guarantee scheme in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where by-elections are currently underway.This development follows the state...

Guwahati, April 7 – Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the people of Assam to vote out the "most corrupt government" in the upcoming polls on April 9, alleging large-scale corruption and misuse of power under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He stated that it was a "fight...

Thanjavur/Pudukottai, April 5 Tamil Nadu currently stands as the leading state among India's developing regions, boasting a significant growth rate of 11.19 per cent, despite a significant lack of support from the BJP-led central government, Deputy Chief Minister Udhyanidhi Stalin said on...

Thirumangalam/Virdhunagar (Tamil Nadu), April 5 Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday accused the BJP of harboring "hatred" toward the state by "consistently depriving" it of its fair share of tax revenue."After taking our money, you...

April 05, New Delhi: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810 crore in 2025–26, representing nearly a 14 per cent increase over the previous financial year.The Ministry stated that this expenditure reflects the effective and timely use...

New Delhi, April 5 – India has recorded a significant decline in two of its most persistent internal security challenges – Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir – over the past 12 years, according to a report. This decline is attributed to sustained security operations...

Viralimalai (Tamil Nadu), April 5 DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday said that the April 23 elections in the state were a decisive battle for state autonomy, and argued for sending the "Delhi Team" back home."This election is a war between the Delhi...

In Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin called the DMK's election manifesto the "superstar" of the 2026 polls, asserting on Sunday that while anyone can make promises, the public only trusts those made by his party.Addressing a massive public meeting of the Secular...

April 5, New Delhi: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in the financial year 2025-26, representing a nearly 14 per cent increase compared to the previous year.According to the ministry, the increased spending reflects...

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...

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...