Kisan Diwas 2025: India Celebrates Farmers' Contributions
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
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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.
Ludhiana Sugar Mill Starts Season, Pays Rs 2 Crore to Farmers
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa Farmers Protest High Costs, Outdated Subsidy Mechanism
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
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.
Sambalpur Bandh: Farmers' Protest Over Token Problems
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
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.
CAG Exposes Gaps in DBT: ₹1000s of Crore Without Checks
CAG K Sanjay Murthy reveals serious flaws in India's DBT system, with thousands of crores transferred without verification due to poor data integration. Read the full audit concerns.
CAG Exposes Major Gaps in Direct Benefit Transfer System
CAG Sanjay Murthy reveals serious flaws in India's DBT, with thousands of crores flowing without checks. Calls for better data integration to prevent duplication. Read the full report.
RPF seizes Rs 38.20 lakh unaccounted cash on Kanpur train
Railway Protection Force recovers Rs 38.20 lakh in unaccounted cash from a passenger on Netaji Express at Kanpur Central. The money has been handed over to the Income Tax Department for investigation. Read the full details.
Haryana Farm Debt Tops Rs 1 Lakh Crore, Exceeds Punjab
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Punjab Farmers Announce DC Protests, Rail Blockade Warning
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Farrukhabad: ₹7.5 Lakh Looted, Employee Shot
In a daring daylight robbery in Farrukhabad, motorcycle-borne assailants shot a cash collection employee and fled with ₹7.5 lakh. Police have recovered evidence and are investigating.
High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Crop Damage App Fails Tamil Nadu Farmers, Delays Relief
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
West Champaran Farmers Protest for Higher Sugarcane Price
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' Protest in Jalandhar Disrupts Train Services
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC Sees 50,000 Quintals Paddy Daily Influx
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Rs 1.05 Crore Cash Seized at Shamlaji Checkpost
Aravalli police seized Rs 1.05 crore in unaccounted cash from a car at Shamlaji checkpost. The driver failed to explain the source, raising hawala transaction suspicions. Income Tax Dept. informed.
Mumbai BMC Scam: 160 Transfers Stayed, IAS Officer Shifted
Maharashtra govt shifts BMC's Additional Commissioner Amit Saini after corruption allegations stalled 160 engineer transfers. BJP leader demanded ACB probe into cash-for-transfer scam.
Mumbai BMC Transfer Scam: IAS Officer Amit Saini Replaced
Maharashtra govt transfers BMC's Amit Saini amid cash-for-transfer scam allegations. Over 160 engineer transfers stayed. New officer Avinash Dhakne takes charge. Read the full investigation details.
Why Indian Companies With ₹5 Trillion Cash Are Cautious
Indian corporations are sitting on a massive ₹5 trillion cash reserve but remain hesitant to invest in expansion. Discover the key economic and global factors behind this cautious strategy.
Haryana's New Teacher Transfer Policy Aims for Transparency
Haryana government launches Teacher Transfer Policy, 2025, replacing the 2023 framework. It ensures demand-based distribution, transparency, and job satisfaction for teachers across state schools. Learn the key changes.
Paying Credit Card with Another Card: Legal Ways Explained
Directly paying one credit card bill with another is banned in India. Discover the two legitimate, yet cautious, methods like balance transfers that banks allow for debt management.
Farmers use Sunny Leone banners to protect harvest from evil eye
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
PM Modi Praises Puttur's Gramajanya FPC in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company in Puttur during Mann Ki Baat. Director Ramapratheek Kariyal calls it a major boost for farmer activities. Read more.
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