Pollution Certificates Block Loans for Karnataka Food Startups
Karnataka's PMFME rural food units face loan rejection due to missing KSPCB certificates. Minister seeks exemption to save 5000 units and 50000 jobs. Read the full story.
Karnataka's PMFME rural food units face loan rejection due to missing KSPCB certificates. Minister seeks exemption to save 5000 units and 50000 jobs. Read the full story.
Kerala's Medisep health scheme for govt staff processed claims worth Rs 1,964 crore but rejected 1.16 lakh. As Phase II begins with a 62% premium hike, beneficiaries worry about unresolved issues. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan counters Congress's misinformation on the VB-G Ram G scheme, highlighting its superiority over MGNREGA for farmer welfare. Read the full story.
Kerala government employees and teachers will form a human chain on Jan 22 demanding the old pension scheme, salary revision, and pending DA. Read about their key demands and the state's financial crisis.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), a New Year gift for over 6 lakh govt employees. Scheme offers 50% of last salary as pension. Read details.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state employees, promising 50% pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details here.
Amritsar residents can register for the Chief Minister's health insurance scheme from January 15. The scheme provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Learn how to enroll.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will announce the state's decision on restoring the Old Pension Scheme on Jan 3, potentially averting a govt employee strike from Jan 6. Details inside.
The DGFT has released operational guidelines for the Interest Equalisation Scheme, offering 2-3% support to MSME and manufacturer exporters. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches the Babu Scheme, offering Rs 1,000-2,000 monthly aid to low-income male college students from February. Read details on eligibility and the enhanced Orunodoi payout.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a govt job for ASI Sandeep Lathar's widow and expands the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Cabinet also approves OPS for drivers and cracks down on illegal property registrations.
Ahead of Assam polls, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Rs 8,000 Bihu gift for Orunodoi women, monthly aid for UG/PG male students, and subsidised rations. Details inside.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
Haryana government extends its One-Time Settlement scheme for defaulting builders until March 31, 2025. The move aims to boost real estate, recover dues, and offer relief. Learn the details and implications.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana secures top spot in PMRF list with 21 fellowships. Discover how this boosts agri-research and India's scientific talent.
College of Agriculture Vellayani offers a free 45-day entrepreneurial training programme. Selected candidates can get bank loans up to Rs 20 lakh. Apply online by February 5.
Anand Agricultural University's 22nd convocation saw 589 graduates receive degrees. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat called for a move to indigenous cow-based agriculture. Read the full report.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
India plans a ₹2,000-crore tech upgrade scheme for MSMEs to boost exports and efficiency. The 20% subsidy targets energy-efficient machinery to counter global carbon taxes like EU's CBAM.
CPI and AITUC leaders in Madurai criticise government delays in implementing a Rs 4 lakh housing scheme for construction workers and granting land titles. Details on the party's 100th-anniversary plans.
Delhi government launches Atal Canteen Scheme, opening 45 canteens to provide subsidized, nutritious meals at just Rs 5. The initiative aims to reach underprivileged communities across the capital.
Maharashtra govt rules out further extension for e-KYC under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Act before Dec 31 to avoid payment pause.
Tamil Nadu's Naan Mudhalvan scheme tackles coaching inequality, offering financial aid and training. Results show a sharp rise in UPSC qualifiers, restoring aspirational confidence across the state.
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
Delhi government launches Atal Canteen scheme, providing 700-800 calorie meals at Rs 5. 45 canteens opened, 55 more in 15-20 days. Read about the initiative and political reactions.
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.