Onion prices drop in major cities after retail selling at subsidised rate: Centre

Government Initiative Leads to Drop in Onion Prices

The Indian government has recently announced a significant decrease in onion prices in major cities. This drop is attributed to the government's initiative of selling onions at a subsidised rate through retail outlets. The initiative, which began on September 5, has had a noticeable impact on the cost of this staple food item in major urban areas. Sep 15, 2024
Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for sitting on Hema panel report

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for sitting on Hema panel report

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the Pinarayi Vijayan government for its inaction on the Justice K Hema Committee report on working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry which highlighted the sexual abuse suffered by actresses. Sep 10, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme, launched in 2014, has integrated over 53.14 crore economically marginalized individuals into mainstream banking. The scheme has seen a 3.6-fold growth in accounts, providing access to formal banking services and promoting financial inclusion. The PMJDY scheme has also promoted gender equality and rural inclusion, with 67% of accounts opened in rural or semi-urban areas and 55% by women. The success of PMJDY in promoting financial inclusion in India is comparable to similar initiatives globally, like M-Pesa in Kenya and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Aug 28, 2024