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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......

Now, reservation charts to be prepared 8 hrs before departure

The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote......

Pak hikes defence budget amid tension with India

Pakistan on Tuesday increased its defence budget by 20 per cent, allocating PRs. 2,550 billion ($9 billion) for the fiscal year 2025-26, amid tensions with India. IMAGE: A Pakistani soldier......

State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister M R K Panneerselvam presents......

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour. IMAGE: Ravi......

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Oberoi Group The Chairman......

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters The objective of the Act is to invite investments from......

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

IMAGE: In this photograph taken in December 2019, movie star Kangana Ranaut issues railway tickets at the ticket counter at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI......

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports: Train travel dipped massively among the poorest in December last year.......

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states’ autonomy as these receipts depend on tax rates decided by the GST Council, a report by Delhi-based non-profit, PRS Legislative......

Meet America's latest sprint hope

IMAGE: Ronnie Baker of the US celebrates after winning the men's 100m final. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters American sprinter Ronnie Baker has never seen a world outdoor championship in......

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

Now, reservation charts to be prepared 8 hrs before departure

Pak hikes defence budget amid tension with India

State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

Ravi Kishan Wins An Award Not For Films!

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

Train travel dips, but don't blame demonetisation

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Meet America's latest sprint hope

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