"A scheme has been announced providing Rs 1,000 per month for women in the General category and Rs 1,500 for women from the Scheduled Castes and backward classes," Mann told the media.
Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal lauded the announcements of the women-centric financial assistance schemes of the Punjab government, terming it the "biggest" initiative in the state's history with regard to women empowerment.
The final is being played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, bringing the month-long international competition to a close. The 2026 edition of the tournament is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, drawing cricket fans from across the world.
Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said, "Mamata Banerjee has insulted a tribal sister. The people of Bengal will give her an answer in the next two months and teach her a lesson."
The announcement has sparked widespread anxiety across the country, where residents are already battling high living costs during the month of Ramadan. Commuters and workers have expressed despair over the rapid cost-of-living increase.
Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay said his party would provide six free LPG cylinders per year to every family, increase the women's rights allowance to Rs 2,500 per month, and create a separate department for women, children, and the elderly under his dir
India will discuss key trade issues with an open mind at the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting later this month, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, as New Delhi continues to engage global partners while expanding its trade footprint. "We h
The government is maintaining fiscal consolidation while prioritising capital expenditure to support infrastructure-led growth, according to the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review for February 2026.
New GDP Series changes size and structure of Indian economy, with India's latest national accounts revision altering estimates of the economy's size, sectoral composition and expenditure patterns while improving statistical measurement of economic activity according to the Finance Ministry's
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Under the proposed legislation, any individual found guilty of gambling or facilitating gambling activities may face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of three months to a maximum of five years, along with fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10 lakh.
The upcoming camp will be England's second stint in South Africa this year, following earlier skills-based training trips to Oman in January and Stellenbosch last month. According to Edwards, the Pretoria series is designed to add a stronger competitive element to the team's preparations ahe