New Delhi (IANS) A recent Income-Tax (I-T) probe into certain non-government organisations (NGOs) in the country has revealed their alleged links with foreign funding as well as their alleged involvement in activities stalling major economic and developmental projects in the … read more
Gandhinagar (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday declared 1.84 lakh hectares surrounding the Gir Protected Area as an ‘Eco-Sensitive Zone’ (ESZ). This decision, approved by the Centre, aims to provide additional protection to Asiatic lions and other wildlife in the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) In a significant move to secure the financial future of young children in India, the government has launched the NPS Vatsalya pension scheme, which offers flexible contributions and investment options for parents or guardians. Announced in the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for the upcoming Rabi crops on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers with a budgetary outlay of Rs 24,475.53 crore. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to launch the New Pension Scheme (NPS) ‘Vatsalya’ in New Delhi on September 18, which will be joined by schoolchildren. Announced in the Union Budget 2024, the scheme will allow parents … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is gearing up to roll out the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) policy before the end of its current term, highly-placed sources told IANS. This major … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) — the world’s largest health insurance scheme — has added another feather to its cap with free health coverage to all senior citizens above the age of 70 … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Surat has emerged as the leading city in India for air quality improvements, followed by Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) and Agra (Uttar Pradesh). These three cities with population of more than one million, have topped the Swachh Vayu … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Cabinet on Monday approved seven key schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore. Based on the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the ‘Digital Agriculture Mission’ will use … read more
New Delhi: Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich province, remains a region marred by conflict, underdevelopment, and deprivation. Despite its vast natural wealth, the people of Balochistan have largely been left out of the economic prosperity that these resources should … read more