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Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

In a significant move to enhance and strengthen the agricultural infrastructure in the country and support the farming community, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, announced a series of measures to expand the scope of the central sector Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme.

Aug 28, 2024

Chhatrapati statue crash: MVA to stage protest in Mumbai on Sept 1

With political temperature coming to a boil amid pouring rain in Sindhudurg, the top leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Wednesday announced a fresh protest in Mumbai on Sunday to target the MahaYuti government over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg.

Aug 28, 2024

NRC issue: More than 9 lakh people to get AADHAAR card, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that more than 9 lakh people of the state will get AADHAAR cards whose biometrics were locked during the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Aug 28, 2024

Telangana to study France model for issuing digital health cards

Telangana to Implement Digital Health Cards Inspired By France [Details]

Telangana's government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is studying France's digital health card policy. The state will issue new health cards separate from ration cards, to be used for medical treatment under specific programs.

Aug 28, 2024

MUDA case: Police complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah's wife over 'document fabrication'

A police complaint was filed on Wednesday against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and his close associate M. Laxman, who is the spokesperson of the Congress, in connection with the "fabrication" of a crucial document related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

Aug 28, 2024

Need to walk the talk on grave crimes like rape: RJD MP Jha

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP, Manoj Jha on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the rising number of rape cases in the country and stressed the need to walk the talk when addressing such grave crimes.

Aug 28, 2024

Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore and to be completed by up to 2028-29.

Aug 28, 2024

On the issue of land allotment by the Karnataka Industrial Development Board (KIADB) to Minister for RDPR and IT and BT Priyank Kharge, Parameshwara stated,

Worked with honesty, says K'taka Minister on reports of replacing CM Siddaramaiah

Amid rumours that he may be the new Chief Minister, Karnataka Home Minister and prominent leader from the Dalit community G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that he is a disciplined soldier of Congress and whenever the party gave him an opportunity he delivered honestly.

Aug 28, 2024

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

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.

Aug 28, 2024

Ex-Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu resigns from J&K Apni Party

Ex-Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu quits Apni Party, day after getting nominated to contest poll

Former Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SNC), Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday resigned from J&K Apni Party, a day after being nominated as the party's candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Aug 28, 2024

Tribal Board case: ED raids jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, associates' homes, offices

Tribal Board case: ED raids homes of jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, his associates

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids on the residences and offices of jailed former minister B Nagendra and his close associates at different locations on Wednesday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the tribal welfare Board.

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

Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress' student wing TMCP on Wednesday to the memory of the woman doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital who became the victim of a ghastly rape and murder earlier this month.

Aug 28, 2024

Hyderabad's historic Osmania Hospital to be re-located to Goshamahal Stadium

The new building of the Osmania General Hospital, the oldest government-run hospital in Hyderabad, will be constructed on 32 acres of land of Goshamahal Police Stadium.

Aug 28, 2024

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Search Results for: Home Minister

Union Cabinet decides to expand scope of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme

Chhatrapati statue crash: MVA to stage protest in Mumbai on Sept 1

NRC issue: More than 9 lakh people to get AADHAAR card, says Assam CM

Telangana to Implement Digital Health Cards Inspired By France [Details]

MUDA case: Police complaint filed against CM Siddaramaiah's wife over 'document fabrication'

Need to walk the talk on grave crimes like rape: RJD MP Jha

Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days

Worked with honesty, says K'taka Minister on reports of replacing CM Siddaramaiah

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Ex-Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu quits Apni Party, day after getting nominated to contest poll

Tribal Board case: ED raids homes of jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, his associates

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

Hyderabad's historic Osmania Hospital to be re-located to Goshamahal Stadium

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