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Governments before 2014 didn't work whole-heartedly to create welfare State: Amit Shah
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Governments before 2014 didn't work whole-heartedly to create welfare State: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Governments before 2014 worked piecemeal while trying to achieve the Constitutional objective of a welfare State but this concept was turned into reality by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. Mr. Shah said PM Modi understood the mantra that "development of India cannot happen until its 60 crore population remains poor", and worked to lift …

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Socialism Means Commitment To Be A Welfare State; 'Socialist' In Preamble Doesn't Mandate Any Specific Economic Policy : Supreme Court
4 weeks ago

Socialism Means Commitment To Be A Welfare State; 'Socialist' In Preamble Doesn't Mandate Any Specific Economic Policy : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that the word 'Socialism' used in the Preamble of Our Constitution cannot be interpreted as restricting it to a mere economic ideology adopted by the elected government of the past. The Court observed that instead of limiting the meaning of socialism to the choice of economic policies brought in by a democratically elected government, Socialism should …

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JMM-led alliance encouraged ‘love jihad’, ‘land-jihad’ in Jharkhand: Anurag Thakur
1 month, 1 week ago

JMM-led alliance encouraged ‘love jihad’, ‘land-jihad’ in Jharkhand: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance of encouraging "love jihad" and "land jihad" in Jharkhand in the past five years. Speaking to media persons at the BJP office in Ranchi, Mr. Thakur alleged that instead of people's welfare, "jihad" welfare was being carried out in the State. "The JMM-Congress-RJD alliance has given …

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DMK sure to be re-elected in 2026: CM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK sure to be re-elected in 2026: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With an avowed objective of serving the people, the DMK was sure to romp home in the 2026 elections with an overwhelming majority by winning at least 200 of the 234 seats in the State Assembly since it had been implementing welfare schemes much to the appreciation and benefit of the people, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on …

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Tamil Nadu: DMK’s growing popularity draws criticism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: DMK’s growing popularity draws criticism

Deccan Chronicle  

Speaking at the event to lay the foundation for the Thanthai Periyar Public Library and a Science Centre at Anuparpalayam in Coimbatore, Stalin said he was not bothered by the criticism because he was only committed to serve the people by implementing the DMK’s welfare schemes that were integrated with the lives of the people. Delighted over the ‘comeback’ of …

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Farming, farmers top priority of state govt: Tummala
3 months ago

Farming, farmers top priority of state govt: Tummala

Deccan Chronicle  

Yadadri-Bhongir: Minister for agriculture Tummala Nageshwar Rao on Sunday opined that development of villages and that of a state depended on the condition of farmers. Attending the swearing in ceremony of agricultural market committee at Alair, he said the Congress government has accorded top priority on agriculture and welfare of farmers in the state. Minister for roads and buildings Komatireddy …

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Governors are interfaces between Centre & states: PM Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Governors are interfaces between Centre & states: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged governors to play the role of an effective bridge between the Centre and states and interact with people and social organisations in a manner that would co-opt the underprivileged. Speaking on the first day of the two-day Conference of Governors inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Modi said the …

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Duplication of Central law, no clarity on welfare fee: Industry bodies seek pause on passage of gig workers’ Bill
5 months, 1 week ago

Duplication of Central law, no clarity on welfare fee: Industry bodies seek pause on passage of gig workers’ Bill

The Hindu  

As the government readies to table the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of the legislature, industry bodies have raised concerns and sought more time before passing the Bill. Dual levy concerns The CoSS has provisions that mandate aggregator companies to contribute between 1-2% of their annual turnover to the Central government’s social security fund for …

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Improve amenities in social welfare, gurukul educational institutions in Telangana: Bandi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Improve amenities in social welfare, gurukul educational institutions in Telangana: Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday urged the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to ensure proper amenities to the staff working in Telangana social welfare residential and Gurukul educational institutions. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, he said the teaching staff and other employees were facing problems because of the new …

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What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers? | Explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On June 29, the Karnataka government published the draft of the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, making it the second Indian State to initiate such a move, the first being Rajasthan. The Bill seeks to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers in the State and is expected to be placed in the …

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Maharashtra: Women to get Rs 1,500 a month allowance; 3 free cylinders for family of 5, announces Ajit Pawar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Women to get Rs 1,500 a month allowance; 3 free cylinders for family of 5, announces Ajit Pawar

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, presenting the state Budget for 2024–25, announced a new financial assistance scheme. Under the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana," eligible women aged 21 to 60 will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500. Free cooking gas cylinders In another significant announcement, the "Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana" will provide three free cooking gas cylinders each year …

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Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: Housing, Waqf, and Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that Waqf Adalats will be held in three districts every month to address grievances related to the encroachment of Waqf land and other issues. Speaking at the inauguration of the Waqf Adalat organized by the Department of Minority Welfare, Haj, and Waqf, along with the Karnataka State Auqaf …

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Will Upgrade Govt Residential Schools on Par with Private Ones: Karnataka Minister
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Upgrade Govt Residential Schools on Par with Private Ones: Karnataka Minister

News 18  

Buoyed by the tremendous performance of students of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society run schools in class 10 board examination, the state government has vowed to upgrade these schools on par with the sophisticated private schools. According to official sources, there are 833 residential schools in Karnataka named after Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, B R Ambedkar, Atal Bihari …

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How welfare schemes and freebies are trumping development issues in Andhra Pradesh polls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How welfare schemes and freebies are trumping development issues in Andhra Pradesh polls

Hindustan Times  

The lack of a defined capital city for Andhra Pradesh, even after 10 years of the bifurcation of the combined state, failure to complete the Polavaram irrigation project on the Godavari river, inadequate infrastructure and power supply, a lack of drinking water, hefty power bills and rising prices of essential commodities are some of the issues the people of the …

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Pensioners Are In The Evening Of Life After Long & Spotless Service, Welfare State Expected To Treat Them With Soft Gloves: Karnataka High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pensioners Are In The Evening Of Life After Long & Spotless Service, Welfare State Expected To Treat Them With Soft Gloves: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited being a cent per cent public sector undertaking of the Government of Karnataka, falls within the definition of 'State' under Article 12, and an employer in a Welfare State is expected to treat pensioners with soft gloves since they are in the evening of life, having retired after …

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UP Social welfare dept workshop: Idea of composite homes for elderly mooted
9 months, 1 week ago

UP Social welfare dept workshop: Idea of composite homes for elderly mooted

Hindustan Times  

The idea of composite homes for elderly was discussed at a seminar cum workshop organised by social welfare department on Monday. UP Social Wefare minister Asim Arun Participants at the workshop that included state government officials said that these composite homes would be able to provide a family-like atmosphere for destitute children and elderly inmates. “In this scenario, senior citizens …

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Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, opposition Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Debbarma and other senior leaders are scheduled to attend a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday, a senior State minister said. State Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma said that the CM, along with Leader of Opposition in the State assembly, Animesh Debbarma, Tipra …

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Haryana Budget: State Announces Interest Waiver On Crop Loans, Provision Of MSP For 14 Crops
10 months ago

Haryana Budget: State Announces Interest Waiver On Crop Loans, Provision Of MSP For 14 Crops

ABP News  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled a comprehensive state Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 1.89 lakh crore. Khattar, who also serves as the finance minister, revealed that the proposed Budget marks an 11.37 per cent increase compared to the previous fiscal year's revised estimates. Notable provisions include free travel in Haryana Roadways for nearly 22.89 …

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Caste survey in Telangana soon, govt moves resolution in Assembly
10 months, 1 week ago

Caste survey in Telangana soon, govt moves resolution in Assembly

Live Mint  

The Congress government in Telangana on Friday moved a resolution in the state assembly to conduct a caste survey in the state. ".To implement various Socio, Economic, Educational, Employment and Political opportunities for the amelioration of Backward Classes, SC and ST citizens of the state and other weaker sections of the state," reads the resolution. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy …

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Only debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley
1 year, 1 month ago

Only debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley

Associated Press  

— Mississippi Republican Gov. Presley said his mother “was somebody that Tate Reeves would say is a welfare person.” “I’m not going to be cold-hearted to single parent families that sometimes find themselves in this situation,” Presley said. “Let me tell you this, governor: How ‘bout you talk about Caledonia and New Hebron?” Presley said, adding that Reeves doesn’t have …

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State approves ‘Lek Ladki’ scheme for girl child welfare
1 year, 2 months ago

State approves ‘Lek Ladki’ scheme for girl child welfare

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a bid to increase the girl childbirth ratio and to ensure the education of girls from lower-income groups, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved the scheme ‘Lek Ladki’ for families with annual income up to ₹1 lakh, and will give financial assistance of ₹1,01,000 in phases till the age of 18. Under the ‘Lek Ladki’ scheme, families having …

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Gig Workers’ Bill races to beat election season in Rajasthan
1 year, 2 months ago

Gig Workers’ Bill races to beat election season in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government’s marquee legislation, the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2023, which puts up stringent punitive provisions against errant aggregators, might not materialise before the elections in the State. EDITORIAL | Promising Bill: On the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Bill, 2023 It also has punitive provisions such as fines up to ten lakhs for the first …

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Rajasthan govt tables India’s first gig workers rights bill
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajasthan govt tables India’s first gig workers rights bill

Live Mint  

In a bid a become India's first state to guarantee social security to gig workers, Rajasthan on Friday tabled the Rajasthan Platform Based GIG Workers Bill, 2023. 'The Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers Welfare Board' will be established in the state where the gig workers of the state will be registered with all the aggregators of the state. The government …

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Over 700 child care homes operating in Andhra Pradesh await renewal of registration
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 700 child care homes operating in Andhra Pradesh await renewal of registration

The Hindu  

As many as 712 Child Care Institutions providing shelter to more than 14,000 minors across the State are now operating without any registration after their licences expired six months ago. Though the registrations expired six months ago, officials concerned have not issued orders for either for renewal or for issuing fresh registrations for the CCIs, also known as child care …

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