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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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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As protests against Gaza genocide rock US campuses, officials are falling into trap set by the Right
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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.
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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.
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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: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals