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    ‘States have money to give freebies but cannot pay judges?’ asks Supreme Court

    Scroll Staff
    · Jan 08, 2025 · 12:23 pm
  • Delhi has no money to upgrade infrastructure due to ‘freebie culture’, says High Court

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    · Jul 31, 2024 · 03:47 pm
  • Opinion: Bangladesh has taken many commendable steps to protect the vulnerable from rising inflation

    Opinion: Bangladesh has taken many commendable steps to protect the vulnerable from rising inflation

    Ashraful Alam Chowdhury, Dhaka Tribune
    · Mar 08, 2023 · 09:30 pm
  • After old age and widow pensions, will Delhi government delink more welfare schemes from Aadhaar?

    After old age and widow pensions, will Delhi government delink more welfare schemes from Aadhaar?

    Vijayta Lalwani Abhishek Dey
    · Sep 03, 2018 · 07:30 am
  • Deadline to obtain Aadhaar for social welfare schemes extended to December 31, Centre tells SC

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    Scroll Staff
    · Aug 30, 2017 · 12:12 pm