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Punjab govt announces ₹1,000 monthly aid for women, ₹1,500 for SC women

Providing monthly assistance of ₹1,000 per woman was a key poll promise of the ruling party before the 2022 Punjab assembly polls

PM Modi inaugurates India's 1st 'ring metro' in Delhi: Check route details

PM Modi launches two Delhi Metro corridors completing the capital's first ring metro while also laying foundation stones for new routes and housing projects worth thousands of crores

Nearly 4 mn beneficiaries to get ₹9,000 next week: Himanta on Women's Day

The single-day transfer to women beneficiaries comes as the state gears up for Assembly elections, when the BJP-led government will seek a third straight term

Odisha CM disburses ₹5,100 cr to over 10 mn women under Subhadra Yojana

An amount of ₹5,000 each was credited to the bank accounts of 10.2 million women, who have already received a similar amount in three instalments

From planning to safety, women take on key roles at upcoming Noida airport

The airport, which recently received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is expected to begin passenger services within the next one-and-a-half to two months

'Every promise fulfilled': Punjab FM presents ₹2.60 trn budget for FY27

This is the last budget of the AAP government in Punjab before it goes to polls early 2027

PM inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹15,200 cr in Delhi

The prime minister visited GPRA Type-5 quarters in Sarojini Nagar and handed over the keys to female allottees

Over 100k mature trees chopped in Assam in 10 years, experts raise concern

The Assam government said that all these trees were cut in dire necessity to develop projects

Congress slams govt over pollution, seeks review of air quality norms

Ramesh also said the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) itself needs a laser-like focus on PM2.5

'Mind your own business': Kamal Haasan slams Trump amid row over oil waiver

The remarks came after the United States government announced a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refineries to continue purchasing Russian energy

Centre seeks response from WB govt on protocol lapses at President event

The MHA has asked WB chief secretary to furnish a response on the violations of the 'Blue Book' rules of protocol, venue and route arrangements

Nitish's son Nishant to join JD(U) today, buzz grows over deputy CM role

Nishant, an engineering graduate who is in his 40s, will join the JD(U) at its headquarters here in the presence of senior leaders

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on International Women's Day

PM greets 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, hails women's role in nation building

Al-Falah chairman gets two-week interim bail in money laundering case

Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on Saturday granted the relief to Siddiqui, noting that his wife was undergoing chemotherapy and required support during treatment

Climate change hits women hardest, funding support inadequate: UNGCNI

In 2025, a UN women report warned that under a worst-case climate scenario, up to 158.3 million more women and girls may live in extreme poverty globally as a result of climate change by 2050

Kerala unveils 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026' to safeguard students in AI era

This comprehensive framework is designed to ensure a secure digital learning environment and robust cyber defences for students across Kerala's public school system

Delhi chokes on poor air as city records hottest early March in 50 yrs

AQI crossed 200 in Delhi after three days of 'moderate' air quality as IMD data showed the city recorded its hottest first week of March day in 50 years

NHRC chief pitches for complete overhaul of Paris Principles amid conflicts

The Paris Principles are a set of standards for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) developed by the United Nations in 1993

Early summer conditions grip most parts of India as temperatures rise

Early summer-like conditions are emerging across large parts of India as temperatures rise above seasonal averages, with the IMD warning of warmer days ahead

Air India to operate special flights for UAE on March 8 amid Gulf crisis

The airlines announced additional non-scheduled flights on March 8 with approvals from Indian and local authorities to facilitate travellers affected by the regional restrictions