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'Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, no threat to religious sites,' says Shahabuddin Razvi
New Delhi, April 4: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would significantly benefit Muslims and ensure the betterment of their socio-economic conditions.
J&K govt raises marriage assistance to Rs 75,000 for AAY category girls
Srinagar, April 3: The Jammu and Kashmir government has enhanced the Financial Assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 for families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards, an official said on Thursday.
Arunachal govt extends scope of schemes for orphans, underprivileged
Itanagar, April 3: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to extend the scope of the Chief Minister’s Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) and enhanced the pension under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), officials said.
Parliamentary standing committee report recommends creation of Anganwadi worker welfare board, doubling honorarium
New Delhi, April 2: Senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, and Children, led by him, has passed its report for the Women and Child Development Ministry, recommending doubling the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and setting up an Anganwadi Worker Welfare Board.
India sees 4,515 child adoptions in FY25, highest in 12 years: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: India has seen a record number of child adoptions, 4,515 in FY 2024-25 -- the highest in the last 12 years, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Internal reservation: K'taka Cabinet approves interim report of Justice Nagamohan Das Commission
Bengaluru, March 27: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the interim report submitted by the one-man commission headed by retired Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das, which was constituted to study and recommend internal reservation within the Scheduled Castes.
Bihar Diwas 2025 showcases education, innovation & cultural programs on Day 1 at Patna's Gandhi Maidan
Patna, March 23: Bihar Diwas 2025 began with much fanfare at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Saturday, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially inaugurated the five-day celebration.
This will increase transparency, help poor and women: Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, March 22: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday assured that the Waqf Amendment Bill aims to enhance transparency and benefit marginalized communities, including women and the poor. Addressing concerns over the bill, he emphasized that it is not intended to seize Muslim properties but to establish a more systematic approach.
'Rajasthan Fighters of Democracy Honour Bill' passed in Assembly
Jaipur, March 22: The Rajasthan Fighters of Democracy Honour Bill 2024 was passed by voice vote in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday (March 21) after an intense debate.
Kerala leads the way...: CM Pinarayi Vijayan on passing bill related to senior citizens
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday lauded the passing of the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in the state Legislative Assembly, calling it a "pioneer in social welfare."
TN budget 2025-26: Transgender persons to be inducted into state Home Guard services
Chennai, March 14: In a pioneering move towards inclusivity, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu announced the induction of transgender persons into the Home Guard force. Speaking at the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly while presenting the 2025-26 budget, he stated that transgender individuals would receive appropriate training to assist in traffic management and crowd control during festivals.
Bengal CM gets Centre's approval to visit UK to deliver address at Oxford University
Kolkata, March 12: The Union government has given permission to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit the United Kingdom (UK) later this month to deliver an address at the Oxford University.
Tripura: Booklet on beneficiary schemes released by Social Welfare and Social Education minister
Agartala, March 12: The Department of Social Welfare and Social Education on Tuesday organised a special program to unveil a comprehensive booklet detailing various beneficiary schemes available to the public. The recent booklet event was organised at the Pragna Bhawan Agartala, Tripura.
Cong govt in Karnataka allocates Rs 51,034 crore for five guarantees
Bengaluru, March 7: The Congress-led Karnataka government has announced that it has earmarked Rs 51,034 crore for its flagship five guarantee programmes for the financial year 2025-26.
Guarantees not freebies, are strategic investments in social concern: CM Siddaramaiah presents budget
Bengaluru, March 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday sent out a clear message to continue the guarantees despite the criticism by the opposition and a section of party leaders by announcing that the guarantees are not freebies, they are strategic investments made on economic and social concerns.
Rajasthan: Official emphasises on quality rehabilitation to make Jaipur beggar-free
Jaipur, March 5: Every possible effort will be made to ensure the quality rehabilitation of individuals involved in begging to preserve Jaipur's glorious tradition and image, said District Collector Jitendra Kumar Soni on Wednesday.
Maha Minister clarifies CM Fadnavis' statement on Ladki Bahin Yojana
Mumbai, March 5: Maharashtra Minister of Women and Child Development Aditi Tatkare on Wednesday informed the state council that the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had not said that the government will give monthly aid of Rs 2,100 from the present level of Rs 1,500 to the eligible women beneficiaries of the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana from the upcoming budget for 2025-26.
Emphasis on welfare of women, poor and youth: Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Bihar Budget
Patna, March 3: Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Monday that the State Budget presented in the Bihar Legislative Assembly has focused on education and the welfare of women, the poor, and the youth.
AIADMK, BJP leaders pay floral tributes to Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary
Chennai, Feb 24: Leaders of AIADMK and BJP paid floral tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary on Monday.
Lao PM calls for skilled workforce to fuel national growth
Vientiane, Feb 21: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has stressed the critical need for a more skilled workforce to support the country's growing development.
Uttar Pradesh presents Rs8.08 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26; Focus on AI, infrastructure, and social welfare
Lucknow, February 20: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state's Rs8,08,736 crore budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 on Thursday, marking a 9.8 per cent increase from the previous fiscal.
Gujarat Budget: Rs 3.7 lakh crore outlay with major push for education, infrastructure, welfare
Gandhinagar, Feb 20: Gujarat Finance Minister Kanu Desai on Thursday presented the state budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly, with a record allocation of Rs 3,70,250 crore. This marks the fourth consecutive budget under his leadership, focusing on education, infrastructure, skill development, and social welfare.
Farah Khan's cook Dilip thrilled by Gautam Adani's Mangal Seva initiative
Mumbai, Feb 13: Choreographer-director Farah Khan has shared a funny video featuring her house help Dilip as she lauded the Mangal Seva initiative by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
Bengal Budget: TMC tables budget in state assembly with focus on social welfare, women empowerment
Kolkata, February 12: The Trinamool Congress government-led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee presented its last full-fledged budget on Wednesday before the 2026 assembly elections, with a strong emphasis on social welfare and women empowerment.
Adani to partner Mayo Clinic to establish affordable, world class healthcare facilities
Ahmedabad, February 10: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has announced the launch of Adani Health City (AHC) integrated health campuses, to be implemented through the Group's not-for-profit healthcare arm.
Jeet Adani gets hitched, proud papa Gautam Adani shares wedding pics; donates Rs 10,000 cr for social causes
Ahmedabad, February 7: Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's youngest son Jeet Adani got married on Friday in a "small and extremely private ceremony" in Ahmedabad.
Adani family begins 'Mangal Seva', an initiative to support 500 'divyang' women every year
New Delhi, Feb 5: Ahead of the wedding of Jeet Adani, the younger son of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, the Adani family on Wednesday announced 'Mangal Seva', a one-of-its-kind initiative to support five hundred 'divyang sisters' every year.
Adani family pledges support for newly married Divyang women
Ahmedabad, February 5: Ahead of the wedding of Jeet Adani, the younger son of industrialist Gautam Adani, the Adani family has announced 'Mangal Seva', a program to support newly married women with disabilities.
25cr people lifted out of poverty in last 10 yrs; 5cr houses built for poor: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted in Parliament on Tuesday that his government has succeeded in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty in the last 10 years, provided tap water to 16 crore homes and built 5 crore houses for poor families, as it has been working “tirelessly” to implement schemes for the economic development of the country.
MP: Govt is working on vision of Babasaheb and Mahatma Gandhi, CM Mohan Yadav
Indore, January 27: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the state government is continuously working on the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi.
Nearly 4,000 ineligible women beneficiaries relinquish Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maha Minister
Shirdi, Jan 18: Even as a verification campaign to stop ineligible women from availing the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana is yet to be completed, nearly 4,000 women from across Maharashtra have relinquished the scheme.
MGR's governance was full of compassion towards poor: PM Modi's tribute to AIADMK founder
New Delhi, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt homage to the founder of AIADMK, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), on his birth anniversary, hailing his contributions to empowering the marginalised sections of society, and also remarked that his governance was full of compassion.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches enhanced pension scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the enhanced pension scheme for elderly persons and persons with disabilities during a state level programme in Keonjhar district.
Karnataka: Elderly mother, daughter battling starvation seek govt assistance
Gadag (Karnataka), Jan 12: An 88-year-old woman and her 64-year-old daughter in Mulgund town of Gadag district of Karnataka are battling starvation as they donot have a breadwinner in the family. Also, both the women do not get the benefit of any government scheme.
Telangana to issue new ration cards to eligible from Jan 26
Hyderabad, Jan 12: The government of Telangana will launch the process to issue new ration cards from January 26.
Smriti Irani addresses launch of 'Her Skill, Her Future' initiative to empower 100,000 widows
New Delhi, January 11: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on Friday addressed the launch event of "Her Skill, Her Future: Empowering 100,000 Widows," an initiative with contributions from the Loomba Foundation aimed at supporting widows by providing them with skills and resources to build sustainable livelihoods.
Jharkhand CM transfers Rs 2,500 each to 56 lakh women under 'Maiya Samman Yojana'
Ranchi, Jan 6: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday transferred Rs 2,500 each as the December instalment under the ‘Maiya Samman Yojana’ to the bank accounts of over 56 lakh women across the state.
Tripura govt takes initiatives to preserve folk culture, uplift Scheduled Castes: CM Saha
Sipahijala, January 3: The Tripura government is actively implementing various measures to preserve folk culture and ensure the comprehensive development of Scheduled Caste communities, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday.