The way forward for India: Targeted Basic Income
The choice of this new policy instrument is very clear, it should come under the Direct Benefit Transfer framework in the form of a Targeted Basic Income.
Here are 4 lies being spread about 10% reservation to the economically backward section of society
The Narendra Modi government, in a historic move, introduced the 124th constitutional amendment that paved the way for 10% reservation to economically backward people.
10% reservation for the poor: Contrary to claims, here is why it might not encroach on the 50% reservation cap
The current 10% reservation introduced by Modi govt, granted by the 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill would not breach the 50% reservation limit set by the Indra Sawhney judgement
Modi governmet to set up hostels for Northeastern students in various cities
A Northeast Hostel for Girl Students is ready for inauguration at the Bangalore University campus and an exclusive Northeast Hostel is under construction at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi.
Kashmir: Government’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism led to 253 terrorists being eliminated in 2018
As per reports about 300 terrorists are active in the valley who get support from some locals too.
World Bank says India to retain status as fastest growing economy, 7.5% growth predicted for 2019
India's GDP is expected to grow at a rate of 7.5% in the 2019-20 financial year.
Lok Sabha passes the 124th Constitution amendment bill providing 10% reservation to economically weaker sections
The bill will be presented in the Rajya Sabha on 9th January 2019, where the ruling 2019 does not enjoy a majority.
10% seats in educational institutions to be increased to accommodate the reservation for economically weaker section
The union government has introduced a bill to provide a 10% reservation to the economically weaker section from all communities
40% of 700 ongoing National Highway projects completed in 4 years
More than 300 projects were identified to have been completed by 2019.
Union government approves granting of ST status to 6 OBC communities in Assam
The six communities in Assam are demanding ST status for a long time
Reservation for the poor: Promised by Congress in 3 election manifestos, delivered by the Modi government
The Modi government is set to announce a 10% reservation for the economically backward
Owaisi wants Muslims to have right to divorce if spouse gets leprosy, opposes government bill in Lok Sabha
Owaisi asked the government to not 'interfere in Muslim Personal Law'
‘Journalists’ of the Congress ecosystem raise a stink about Modi govt’s 10% reservation for the poor
The 10% reservation which was approved by the PM Narendra Modi led Union cabinet today will not disturb the existing 50 per cent reservation
Anti-Modi front proceeds to commit political suicide with their opposition to 10% reservation for economically backward
Today, several reports have suggested that the Modi government is all set to approve a 10% reservation for the economically backward sections of the society.
98.38 lakh employees benefited through Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana was launched in August 2016 to incentivise establishments for employment generation
Here is why AGP breaking away from NDA in Assam, which won’t hurt BJP’s prospects in the state
AGP and many other organisations believe that the Citizenship Amendment Bill will be a big threat to the cultural and linguistic identity of the state
A potential political masterstroke? Union Cabinet approves 10% reservations for economically weaker sections: Reports
As per reports, the Union Cabinet has approved 10% reservations for the economically weaker sections
Patna roads get a makeover: Mithila and other art forms adorn the streets of the historical city
Various historical and religious events are depicted on the walls of Patna streets.
In a first, Central Govt planning to provide banking facilities to sex workers and human trafficking survivors
Economic exclusion of these sex workers from government and other formal financial institutions is both a cause and an effect of their occupation
Facts, No fiction: Moving towards education vouchers for India’s public schooling system
The critical role of education not only makes it desirable for education to be affordable, especially in India, but also requires a decent quality of the education being provided to students.
‘Farmers are considered as a mere vote bank by Congress’: PM Modi in Jharkhand
PM Modi alleged that Congress policy of granting loan waiver hides their years of inefficiency which compelled a farmer to borrow loans
Punjab: Days after Congress leaders boasted of clearing farm loans, farmer commits suicide in Bathinda
Nachhatar was reportedly under severe mental stress over his outstanding loan and hence consumed poison in his fields.
Government hints at stopping Rs 2000 note printing as of now, sufficient notes in circulation
The Rs 2000 note continues to be a legal banknote
WHO Director General lauds visionary leadership of PM Modi as first 100 days of Ayushman Bharat benefits 7 lakh people
WHO Direct-General praised PM Modi and Health Minister J P Nadda for their visionary leadership which helped seven lakh people avail benefits from Ayushman Bharat in the first 100 days of its launch
Who uses a library? Trump mocks India’s investments in Afghanistan, faces flak
Trump also went ahead to state that Russia used to be the Soviet Union, Afghanistan made it Russia because they went bankrupt fighting in Afghanistan.
Congress alienated the people of Jammu and Kashmir by subverting democracy to stay in power: Arun Jaitley
Congress created barriers between the people of Jammu and Kashmir and great leaders like Shyama Prasad Mukherjee even laid his life to prevent it, said Jaitley with reference to provisions like Article 370.
The Narendra Modi government: A government that delivers
The year 2019 has started with Prime Minister Modi setting the record straight; this government is a government that delivers- and it delivered a lot over the last 4 years
UP government to impose a 0.5 percent ‘Gau Kalyan cess’ for the construction and maintenance of cow shelters
The government has also decided that mandi cess will be increased from 1 per cent to 2 per cent to support the cow protection and welfare scheme.
UPI saw the highest number of transactions worth Rs 1 trillion in December 2018, reports NPCI
In the last year, the monthly UPI transaction volume has gone up by more than 2,000 per cent, according to NPCI data.
100 days of Ayushman Bharat: 6.85 lakh patients availed free treatment so far
Around 5.1 lakh claims have been availed of the scheme, for which payment has been released.