Kerala Cabinet approves major financial aid from CMDRF, including Rs 48.2 cr for fishermen, crime victim compensation, and pay hikes for coastal police. Key policy amendments also cleared.
Karnataka government presses the Centre to disburse pending PM-KISAN financial assistance for 31,340 eligible small and marginal farmers. Read the full story.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a proposal to allot land to all backward castes. The plan includes benefits for weavers and a call for unity within the Devanga community. Read more.
Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana provided Rs 142.62 crore to 34,704 girls in two years. Online process & extended application window boost access. More reforms expected in 2026-27 Budget.
Himachal Pradesh grapples with a massive ₹1.14 lakh crore debt. Discover the state's revival plan involving central assistance, fiscal discipline, and new revenue sources. Can these measures pull HP out of the red?
Jammu & Kashmir's famed carpet industry is in crisis as exports plummet and counterfeit products flood the market. Learn about the challenges and the urgent call for government intervention.
The Fabric of Music festival in Kolkata explored the deep links between Bengal's textile heritage and musical traditions through workshops, a documentary, and a soulful sarod recital by Soumik Dutta. Discover the cultural revival.
India unveils detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding schemes worth over ₹44,700 crore. The SBFAS and SbDS aim to revive domestic shipbuilding, create jobs, and boost global competitiveness. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin consoles orphaned siblings via video call, approves Rs 2,000 monthly aid per child under Anbu Karangal scheme and allocates land for their security. Read their inspiring story.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces a major $2.5 billion economic aid package for Ukraine during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin. This long-term support aims to bolster Ukraine's resilience against Russia.
Maharashtra govt allows Chief Minister's Relief Fund to financially assist Maharashtrian organisations outside the state for innovative work. Read the full details here.
CAG report reveals imprudent NHAI decisions led to delays & ₹41.7 crore cost overrun in Ludhiana-Talwandi NH-5 project. Audit highlights flawed use of financial aid scheme.
Kerala's Social Justice Minister R Bindu announces inclusion of 22,700 more caregivers in Aswasakiranam scheme, providing Rs 600 monthly aid. Financial assistance till October released.
Andhra Pradesh's Ponduru Khadi, admired by Mahatma Gandhi, finally receives a GI tag. This recognition promises protection, fair prices, and global respect for its traditional weavers. Discover the century-old craft's journey.
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita reveals Rs 8.38 crore aid to 6,572 weavers in Cuttack & Bargarh. Details on training, Mudra loans, GI push & new PM Mitra parks.
Maharashtra government announces Rs 2.5 lakh financial aid for marriages where one partner is disabled. Support also extended for inter-caste marriages. Learn about the new scheme's details and eligibility.
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
Andhra Pradesh government offers Rs 1 lakh financial aid to Haj pilgrims using Vijayawada Embarkation Centre for 2026, easing travel burdens. Learn details.
Karisma Kapoor dazzles on the red carpet in a black and silver EKA gown, championing handwoven linen zari from Bhagalpur weavers. See how she rewrote festive fashion.
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 6,280 crore supplementary budget for sugarcane farmers, road works & more. Details on allocations for Belagavi session, Davos, and survey reimbursements inside.
The Gujarat CM Relief Fund has provided a new lease of life to 2106 cancer patients, disbursing Rs 31.55 crore in financial aid over four years. Discover how this vital support is fighting the disease.
Chandigarh administration enhances financial assistance for ex-servicemen & widows. Monthly aid for non-pensioners above 65 raised to ₹8000. Widows' aid doubled. Read full details.
UP Minister Rakesh Sachan inaugurated the National Handloom Expo-2025 in Kanpur. Featuring 80 stalls from 10 states, the fair supports weavers' livelihoods and runs until December 16. Visit to explore diverse handloom art.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated an Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre in Meghalaya, pledging new Weavers' Service Centres across the Northeast to boost the region's silk and handloom heritage.
DMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced Rs 20 lakh financial assistance for the family of party worker K Arjunan, who died of cardiac arrest during a campaign rally in Gobichettipalayam. Read the full story.
India delivers 73 tonnes of life-saving medicines, vaccines & essential supplements to Afghanistan. This humanitarian aid strengthens bilateral ties & supports Afghan healthcare.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Rs 17,440 crore supplementary budget, boosting farmer aid & women's scheme. State's total budget now exceeds Rs 3 lakh crore. Read more.
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
India dispatches urgent relief to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah claims 56 lives. INS Vikrant delivers humanitarian aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu, reinforcing bilateral ties.