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Man registers Sunny Leone's name for Chhattisgarh scheme, gets Rs 1,000 monthly

Chhattisgarh officials found an unexpected beneficiary under a government scheme for economically weaker married women. Probe found that a man from Bastar forged documents in the actor’s name to fraudulently claim benefits under the scheme, which provides Rs 1,000 per month to women. A probe was launched subsequently and found that the culprit, identified as Virendra Joshi, used fraudulent documents …

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22 hours, 29 minutes ago

Fake Sunny Leone Beneficiary Found in Chhattisgarh Govt Scheme

Deccan Chronicle

Raipur: “Sunny Leon” is one of the beneficiaries of the ‘Mahatari Vandan’ scheme of the Chhattisgarh government providing a monthly incentive of Rs 1,000. “A fake beneficiary in the name of Sunny Leone has been found to have been registered under the Mahatari Vandan scheme in the village of Talur in Bastar district. I have also directed to seize the …

Fake Scheme Chhattisgarh Bastar Beneficiary Bastar District Sunny Leon

1 day, 18 hours ago

Actor Sunny Leone listed as 'Mahtari Vandan' scheme beneficiary in Chhattisgarh

New Indian Express

Sunny Leone, a model and former porn actress, is among the eligible beneficiaries of the Chhattisgarh government’s ambitious scheme ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’, which is aimed to boost women empowerment. In the name of Sunny Leone, the swindler Virendra Kumar Joshi managed to create an online bank account in Bastar and received Rs 1000 every month since the scheme was launched …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Interview | How Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai aims to raise more funds needed for welfare, paddy bonus

India Today

Chhattisgarh has had a year of major successes against Left Wing Extremism that chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai credits to the ‘double-engine’ government’s zero-tolerance towards Maoists. He refutes the perception that this has impacted law and order management in other parts of the state and shares how the government is looking to raise finances to fund welfare schemes and pay …

Maoists State Bjp Minister Other Parts Direct Elections

1 week, 2 days ago

BJP government working for women’s empowerment, says Rajasthan CM

The Hindu

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said the “respectable status” of women in the State was a symbol of a strong society, even as his government had been working for women’s empowerment since he assumed office a year ago. He launched several new schemes for women’s welfare and released loans worth ₹100 crore to women’s self-help groups through …

Women State Bjp Minister Sharma Bjp Government

2 weeks, 5 days ago

New loan scheme in Chhattisgarh, women can avail up to Rs 25,000

India Today

The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government has launched a new scheme allowing women beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana to get a loan of up to Rs 25,000. Named as Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana, the scheme targets women beneficiaries who have bank accounts with State Rural Bank, aiming to enable them to open and operate self-employment ventures. ALL ABOUT THE SCHEME According …

Bank Loan State Chhattisgarh Emi Yojana Vandan Scheme

3 weeks ago

How much protein do you need in a day?

India Today

Protein is much more than just a buzzword — it’s the cornerstone of health, growth, and vitality. "Protein provides a steady energy source and helps maintain muscle mass and satiety, making it important for overall health and disease prevention. "Protein also supports metabolic function and helps women to maintain healthy weight and increase levels of energy. For example, a one-year-old …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'19th Lok Sabha Will See 33% Reservation for Women': MP Bansuri Swaraj at News18 SheShakti 2024

News 18

The second edition of News18 SheShakti began with a promise by MP Bansuri Swaraj that the 19th Lok Sabha would see 33 per cent reservation for women. Speaking at the session in New Delhi, the MP, who is also the daughter of late external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, said: “18th Lok Sabha is the last Lok Sabha to have this …

Women Lok Sabha Parliament News18 Sheshakti 19Th Lok Sabha Choudhary Swaraj

4 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu urges people to reject tendencies that stoke discord

The Hindu

Social justice is the top priority of the government and affirmative action should be strengthened as an instrument of inclusion, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday, while urging people to reject tendencies that “stoke discord based on perceived social hierarchies”. The President’s assertions come at a time when the Congress and other INDIA partners have been exerting pressure on the …

India Social Justice Independence Day Social Democracy President Murmu Droupadi Murmu

6 months, 2 weeks ago

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times

India fared worse than 150 countries in the representation of women in parliament, according to data from IPU-Parline, a global database on national parliaments. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, 74 women MPs were elected, forming 13.6 per cent of the total number of members in parliament. India falls short of the global average of 26.5 per cent as well …

India Lok Sabha Cent Women Mps

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mere Correspondence Cannot Prolong Limitation Period; Insurance Complaints Should Be Filed Within Prescribed Timeframe: NCDRC

Live Law

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, dismissed an appeal against New India Assurance and held that insurance claims have to be filed within the stipulated time and mere correspondence does not extend the limitation period. The complainant approached the State Commission, which held that although the complainant was a “consumer” under …

Limitation Period Commission Complainant Complaint Filed Claim

7 months ago

LS polls: Of 52 Punjab candidates, mainstream parties field only six women

Hindustan Times

Women make up less than 12% of the candidates announced by the mainstream political parties for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. In the 2014 and 2019 parliamentary elections, women constituted 15%, and 13% of the total 39 candidates fielded by the Congress, AAP and the SAD-BJP combine in the state. Of the 52 candidates named by the Congress, …

Women Congress Candidates Lok Sabha Bjp Minister Punjab

9 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh deputy CM downplays Congress’ ‘Nari Nyay’ impact

The Hindu

Playing down the potential impact of Congress’ ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantees for women on the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that it was about “faith and not statistics” regarding such assurances. While the Ministers had described the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a financial assistance scheme for married women, as a major achievement so far, the ‘Nari …

Women Congress Sharma Mahtari Vandan Yojana Chhattisgarh Minister Mahtari Vandan Yojana

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali storm will sweep through Bengal, says PM Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tore into the Trinamool Congress over alleged sexual assaults in Sandeshkhali saying that the women’s rage will not be confined in Sandeshkhali and will sweep through West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by BJP Mohila Morcha members during a Nari Shakti Vandan rally at Barasat in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district …

India Women West Bengal Prime Minister Bjp Bengal Modi

9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi warns TMC at Bengal's Barasat rally: ‘Storm of Sandeshkhali will…’

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a public rally at Barasat in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, where Sandeshkhali is situated, after inaugurating India's first underwater Metro section between Howrah Maidan and Kolkata's Esplanade on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at the gathering during foundation stone laying and inauguration of multiple connectivity projects, in Kolkata on Wednesday, …

Women Kolkata West Bengal Prime Minister Bengal Modi Nda

10 months, 1 week ago

Nari Shakti Vandan NCERT module praises key schemes on women

Hindustan Times

The National Council of Educational Research and Training on Tuesday released a supplementary module for school students on women’s empowerment, highlighting initiatives taken by the government, including schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, self-help groups, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, and the recent law that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. It quotes …

India Empowerment Women Module Nari Shakti Vandan

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh to roll out cash assistance scheme for married women from March 1

The Hindu

RAIPUR The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh will roll out the Mahatari Vandan Yojana - a monthly cash assistance scheme for married women - from March 1, announced Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday. The Mahatari Vandan Yojana, a key BJP election promise, played a pivotal role in securing women’s support, thus contributing to the party’s return to …

Chhattisgarh

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh; Sai Govt Fulfilled Many Poll Promises: Biswabhusan Harichandan

Deccan Chronicle

Raipur: Chhattisgarh governor Biswabhusan Harichandan on Friday said that the Vishnu Deo Sai government has fulfilled many promises made by ruling BJP before November 2023 Assembly polls. Unfurling the tricolour on the occasion of 75th Republic Day celebration here, the governor said that “In Chhattisgarh, after the formation of the sixth Legislative Assembly, the newly formed government has taken rapid …

Chhattisgarh Governor Sai

11 months, 1 week ago

Women's reservation law | Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by advocate

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on January 12 refused to entertain a plea filed by an advocate seeking urgent and time-bound implementation of the women's reservation law to ensure 33% quota for them in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. A Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, however, granted liberty to the advocate Yogamaya MG to file an intervention petition in …

Women Bench Petition Entertain Plea Yogamaya Reservation Law

1 year ago

Govt Plans To Table Bills In Parliament For 33% Women's Quota In J&K, Puducherry

ABP News

Parliament Winter Session: The government is planning to introduce two bills in Parliament on Tuesday for reservation of 33 per cent seats for women in the assemblies of Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. In September, the Parliament passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to provide reservation of one-third of seats for …

Kashmir Lok Sabha Seats Jammu Sabha Puducherry Bills

1 year ago

Parliament Winter Session to be Stormy

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Amid indications that the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, beginning on December 4, will be a stormy affair, the government on Saturday asserted that it is ready for a discussion on all issues, provided the Opposition ensures an enabling environment in the House. Issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, Manipur situation, unemployment, price rise, "imposition" of Hindi in the …

Law Kashmir Opposition Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha House Minister

1 year, 1 month ago

Parliament Winter Session likely to be held between December 4 to 22: Sources

India TV News

Parliament Winter Session is likely to be held between December 4 to 22, said the sources on Wednesday. Introduced in the Monsoon session, the government had not pushed for its passage in the special session of Parliament amid protests from the opposition and former chief election commissioners as it seeks to bring on a par the status of the CEC …

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$SC Deems It \"Very Difficult\" to Strike Down Women\'s Reservation Law\'s Census Clause$

1 year, 1 month ago

SC Deems It \"Very Difficult\" to Strike Down Women\'s Reservation Law\'s Census Clause

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said it would be "very difficult" for it to strike down a part of the women's reservation law that says it will come into effect after the Census.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S V N Bhatti, which refused to issue a notice on a plea moved by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, …

Women Reservation Census State Singh Sabha State Assemblies

1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s reservation to be a fillip for equality in politics

Hindustan Times

In 1992, the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution mandated one-third reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions. Our study of women heads of Indian missions shows that while their numbers might be low overall, they occupy strategic postings that are of significant value to India’s goals and ambitions. If true structural change is underway, it …

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Man registers Sunny Leone's name for Chhattisgarh scheme, gets Rs 1,000 monthly

Fake Sunny Leone Beneficiary Found in Chhattisgarh Govt Scheme

Actor Sunny Leone listed as 'Mahtari Vandan' scheme beneficiary in Chhattisgarh

Interview | How Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai aims to raise more funds needed for welfare, paddy bonus

BJP government working for women’s empowerment, says Rajasthan CM

New loan scheme in Chhattisgarh, women can avail up to Rs 25,000

How much protein do you need in a day?

'19th Lok Sabha Will See 33% Reservation for Women': MP Bansuri Swaraj at News18 SheShakti 2024

President Droupadi Murmu urges people to reject tendencies that stoke discord

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha

Mere Correspondence Cannot Prolong Limitation Period; Insurance Complaints Should Be Filed Within Prescribed Timeframe: NCDRC

LS polls: Of 52 Punjab candidates, mainstream parties field only six women

Chhattisgarh deputy CM downplays Congress’ ‘Nari Nyay’ impact

Sandeshkhali storm will sweep through Bengal, says PM Modi

PM Modi warns TMC at Bengal's Barasat rally: ‘Storm of Sandeshkhali will…’

Nari Shakti Vandan NCERT module praises key schemes on women

Chhattisgarh to roll out cash assistance scheme for married women from March 1

Chhattisgarh; Sai Govt Fulfilled Many Poll Promises: Biswabhusan Harichandan

Women's reservation law | Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by advocate

Govt Plans To Table Bills In Parliament For 33% Women's Quota In J&K, Puducherry

Parliament Winter Session to be Stormy

Parliament Winter Session likely to be held between December 4 to 22: Sources

SC Deems It \"Very Difficult\" to Strike Down Women\'s Reservation Law\'s Census Clause

Women’s reservation to be a fillip for equality in politics