Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
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Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
NPS Needs Rs 50,000 Tax Benefit in Upcoming Budget
Axis Pension Fund CEO calls for a Rs 50,000 tax deduction for NPS under Section 80C to revive the scheme's appeal under the new tax regime. Key demands ahead of the Union Budget.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab Gives Rs 26 Crore Aid to Mothers for Maternal Health
Punjab government disburses over Rs 26 crore to 69,110 new & expecting mothers via DBT to improve maternal health & reduce mortality. Scheme offers tiered financial support.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
UK Benefits Translation Cost Hits £12.8M, Sparks Row
A new report urges UK to ban free translators for migrants claiming benefits, sparking a debate led by Tommy Robinson. Spending surged 80% post-pandemic. Read more.
Debt Funds See Slower Inflows, ₹22,105 Cr Outflows in 2025
Debt mutual funds face net outflows of ₹22,105 crore in 2025, lagging behind hybrid and equity funds. The 2023 tax change removing indexation benefits is a key factor. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Shifts 19 Villages Across 6 Districts in Map Revamp
Punjab government has approved a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 19 villages across six districts. The move aims to improve governance and public service delivery. Read the full details and implications here.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
PSPCL transfers 17 engineers; union alleges targeting
Punjab's PSPCL transfers 17 engineers, including PSEBEA office-bearers, hours after union objected to CMD appointment rule changes. The association calls it victimisation.
Women's Cash Transfers Surge to Rs 2.46 Lakh Cr, Cover 13 Crore
Direct cash transfers to women have exploded from Rs 1,600 crore in 2020 to Rs 2.46 lakh crore in 2025, reaching 13 crore women. Explore the fiscal impact, political shift, and real-life effects of this new welfare pillar.
70,000+ Gorakhpur Farmers Benefit from Seed Subsidy DBT
Yogi Adityanath govt's Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for seeds slashes cultivation costs for 70,263 farmers in Gorakhpur division. Full transparency, zero rejections reported. Read how DBT is transforming agriculture.
Delhi Airport Aims for Seamless Terminal Transfers by 2026
Delhi's IGI Airport plans dedicated airside corridors between terminals to ease passenger transfers, starting with domestic-to-international routes. Read more about the upcoming changes.
Gruha Lakshmi Scheme Payouts Delayed: Rs 5,500 Cr Stuck
A finance department oversight delays Rs 5,500 crore in Gruha Lakshmi payments for 1.2 crore women in Karnataka. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar assures resolution as govt scrambles to fix procedural hurdles. Read more.
Premier League Clubs Battle for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo
Chelsea, Manchester United, Man City, and Liverpool are chasing Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. His £65m release clause is active for a limited time in January 2026. Read the latest transfer news.
Uttarakhand HC stays transfer, cites violation of 2017 Act
Uttarakhand High Court halts the transfer of a forest officer, ruling it violated the state's transfer act. The officer had not completed his minimum tenure. Read the full details.
Assam to fully computerise govt employee transfers
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a fully mechanised transfer system for state employees to cut red tape. 3,420 health workers get appointment letters.
Aadhaar, Digital Payments Cut Welfare Leakage 13%: Report
A new BCG report reveals India's welfare leakage reduced by 13% due to Aadhaar and digital payments. Discover how tech is transforming public fund delivery.
Insurer to pay Rs 1.87 lakh extra for electric shock death
Chandigarh consumer commission directs insurance firm to pay additional Rs 1.87 lakh with interest to parents whose son died from a streetlight shock. The order cites deficiency in service.
Reforming India's Fertilizer Subsidy: A ₹75,000 Crore Opportunity
India's fertilizer subsidy, costing ₹1.83 trillion, is plagued by leakages and soil damage. Shifting to direct cash transfers via e-RUPI could save billions, empower farmers, and restore soil health. Read the full analysis.
CBDT Clarifies Section 80G Donation Rules via New FAQs
Income Tax Department issues detailed FAQs on claiming 80G deductions. Learn the verification process, eligible donations, and key conditions for taxpayers in the old regime.
Punjab defers transfer of 4 PSPCL properties amid protests
Punjab government postpones transfer of 4 prime PSPCL properties in Ludhiana & Jalandhar under OUVGL scheme amid engineer protests. Plans to generate ₹2,700 crore from sales.
Ludhiana Central Jail riot linked to gangster feud
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
Net Direct Tax Collection Grows 8% to Rs 17.04 Lakh Crore
India's net direct tax collection for FY25 grows 8% to Rs 17.04 lakh crore. Gross collections surge 24% to Rs 19.45 lakh crore, while refunds slow. Read the full analysis.
CAG flags DBT flaws, Oppn attacks govt over fund misuse
Opposition parties intensify attack after CAG report reveals gaps in DBT system leading to leakage of thousands of crores. Leaders demand accountability and audits.
Lok Sabha Passes G-RAM Bill to Replace MGNREGA
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
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