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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

Yet another jolt to 'project cheetah', 9th big cat dead in Kuno

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

India's ambitious 'Project Cheetah' received yet another setback on Tuesday as one more feline Pawan died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Aug 28, 2024

India-GCC bilateral trade reaches $162 billion, exports show consistent growth

Showing strong growth, the bilateral trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached 162 billion dollars last year, the government has said.

Aug 28, 2024

BJP releases third list of 29 candidates for J&K Assembly polls

The BJP on Tuesday released the third list of 29 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Aug 27, 2024

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during elections: J&K BJP

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during polls: J&K BJP

The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that the National Conference (NC) and the Congress use foreign powers to influence social media and alter the election results.

Aug 27, 2024

Chhatrapati's statue crash: Royal kin red-flagged; PWD warning to Navy ignored

Assistant Engineer Malvan Division had shot off a warning letter to the Indian Navy's Area Coastal Security Officer Commander Abhishek Karbhari on the precarious condition of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue which crashed on August 26 in the Fort Rajkot at Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

Aug 27, 2024

J&K polls: BJP's list of 40 star campaigners released, PM Modi to lead campaign

The Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled the names of its 40 star campaigners who will hit the ground running for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections,

Aug 26, 2024

Tripura flood situation further improves; 1.17 lakh people still in 525 relief camps

PM assures Tripura CM of all help to flood-ravaged state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again assured Tripura Chief Minister of all support in dealing with the devastating floods, rains and landslides.

Aug 26, 2024

How sugar-sweetened beverages may harm your health

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Beware of This Silent Health Threat

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade, whether at home or outside, has become a common practice. However, experts warn that these beverages may lead to significant harm to health, ranging from infections in teeth and kidneys to heart disease.

Aug 26, 2024

Move to placate agitating groups: MHA announces creation of five districts in Ladakh

After announcing the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs instructed the UT administration to set up a committee to evaluate various aspects of creating new administrative units.

Aug 26, 2024

J&K Elections: BJP's list of 44 candidates includes 8 from Kashmir

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday issued its first list of 44 candidates for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 26, 2024

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiv Gopal Mishra explains

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiva Gopal Mishra explains

The Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), the body representing Central government employees on Sunday lauded the newly launched Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by the Modi government and also shed light on how it was better than the previous pension schemes including OPS and NPS.

Aug 25, 2024

'Har Ghar Tiranga' brought whole country together: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 113th 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, celebrated the overwhelming success of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Pura Desh Tiranga' campaigns during this year's Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 25, 2024

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal's bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains of those killed in the mishap

Aug 24, 2024

Two SSP ranks officers with same name likely to contest J&K Assembly elections on BJP Ticket

Belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, one of the officers joined the BJP within hours after his retirement case was approved.

Aug 24, 2024

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Search Results for: Narendra Modi

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

India-GCC bilateral trade reaches $162 billion, exports show consistent growth

BJP releases third list of 29 candidates for J&K Assembly polls

NC-Cong use foreign powers to influence social media during polls: J&K BJP

Chhatrapati's statue crash: Royal kin red-flagged; PWD warning to Navy ignored

J&K polls: BJP's list of 40 star campaigners released, PM Modi to lead campaign

PM assures Tripura CM of all help to flood-ravaged state

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Beware of This Silent Health Threat

Move to placate agitating groups: MHA announces creation of five districts in Ladakh

J&K Elections: BJP's list of 44 candidates includes 8 from Kashmir

How UPS is better than previous pension schemes, JCM chief Shiva Gopal Mishra explains

'Har Ghar Tiranga' brought whole country together: PM Modi

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

Two SSP ranks officers with same name likely to contest J&K Assembly elections on BJP Ticket

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