Welfare Scheme
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In Karnataka, home delivery of foodgrains for residents aged 90 and above brings hope, security
The over-reliance on fair-price shop dealers, however might prove to be a hurdle for the overall success of the programme in the long run.
Tamanna Naseer, IndiaSpend.com
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Residents who don’t have Aadhaar card cannot be denied benefits of welfare schemes, says Orissa HC
The High Court said that there were several citizens who do not have Aadhaar cards or a mobile number.
Scroll Staff
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Data check: Centre has increased budget for housing scheme, although older targets haven’t been met
Nearly three-fourths of the houses sanctioned under PMAY-Gramin and half the houses targeted under PMAY-Urban have been completed.
Divyani Dubey, Factchecker.in
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Modi’s LPG subsidy programme is not as big a success as the finance minister suggests
Around 9.6% of beneficiaries took no cooking gas refills, 11.3% took only one refill and 56.5% took four or fewer refills in 2021-’22.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in
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Centre owes over Rs 8,305 crore to states, Union Territories under MGNREGA, shows data
The bulk of the dues of the Centre is in the form of payments towards material costs, which amount Rs 7,306.53 crore.
Scroll Staff
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PM-Kisan beneficiaries declined 67% since 2019, says Mallikarjun Kharge citing RTI reply
Under the Centre’s scheme, eligible farmers are given Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each every four months.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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‘Freebies’ case: Supreme Court refers petition to three-judge bench
On August 3, the court had suggested the formation of an expert body to give suggestions on the matter.
Scroll Staff
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‘Freebies’ case: Why can’t Centre call for all-party meeting? asks Supreme Court
Chief Justice NV Ramana reiterated that there should be a debate on the matter.
Scroll Staff
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All political parties are in support of ‘freebies’, says CJI NV Ramana
The Supreme Court is hearing a petition seeking directions to the Election Commission to bar political parties from promising ‘freebies’ during poll campaigns.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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State’s duty to equalise wealth among citizens, says DMK defending welfare schemes in Supreme Court
The ruling party in Tamil Nadu listed several welfare schemes by its government to highlight that the measures have uplifted citizens.
Scroll Staff
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It is unfair to generalise welfare schemes as ‘freebies’, YSR Congress tells Supreme Court
The ruling party in Andhra Pradesh filed a plea seeking to intervene in the hearing on a PIL against the distribution of ‘freebies’.
Scroll Staff
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Three reasons why successful trials of universal basic income have not led to policy change
Challenges in evidence, long-term planning and public understanding mean that universal basic income has become easier said than done.
Chris Taylor, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains