Direct bBenefit transfer system to eliminate leakages: FM

Rejecting contentions that the government is implementing the Aadhar enabled Direct Benefit Transfer (cash transfer) system in a hurry, Finance Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha on......

12 states to spend Rs 1.68L cr on women's cash schemes

A total of 12 states across India will collectively spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer schemes for women in 2025-26, up from just two states implementing such programmes three......

Bihar polls: Less than 70 seats for Cong? Oppn manifesto this week

The Opposition 'Mahagathbandhan' alliance in Bihar is likely to finalise its seat-sharing in the next few days and may announce its candidates along with a joint manifesto this week. IMAGE: Ticket......

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters as the National Democratic Alliance wins the Bihar assembly elections......

Need clarity on UID and related Direct Benefit Transfer

A clear communication on the status of UID and the next course of action would go a long way in giving some direction to the initiatives started on the basis of Aadhar, especially Direct benefit......

Centre restarts MGNREGA in West Bengal, but conditions apply

After a gap of more than three years, the central government has agreed to resume the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) works in West Bengal with immediate effect,......

Debt reduction, joint venture benefits positive for JSW Steel

JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL) has announced a restructuring that unlocks value from Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) and changes the balance-sheet. IMAGE: Sajjan Jindal, managing director of JSW......

Sebi takes measures to deepen investors' participation in capital market

Markets regulator Sebi board on Wednesday approved a series of measures aimed at improving investor convenience, easing compliance norms, and deepening participation in the capital and debt......