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ED restores Rs 1,000-cr worth assets to Andhra govt to help Ponzi victims

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has achieved finality in restoring assets worth a total Rs 7,000 crore, duped from investors through an alleged Ponzi scheme, to the Andhra Pradesh government for further restitution to the victims of the Agri Gold "fraud". The federal probe agency initiated this process in February as it restored properties worth Rs 3,339 crore (present market value of more than Rs 6,000 crore). The ED has now done the same and restituted assets worth Rs 611 c rore (current market value of over Rs 1,000 crore), it said. The case pertains to Agri Gold group of companies which is alleged to have collected deposits from around 19 lakh customers (32 lakh account holders) in the name of real estate investment with a promise of "high returns" or a residential plot, as per the agency. The Hyderabad-based zonal office of the ED had in May filed a restitution application under Section 8(8) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 before a special .

Andhra Govt to transfer Rs 15,000 per student to mothers starting June 12

Talliki Vandanam scheme promises to disburse Rs 15,000 per student annually as part of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's election promise

LG disburses pension to 12,660 beneficiaries under ISSS in J&K

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday disbursed the pension arrears of Rs. 6.14 crore to 12,660 beneficiaries under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS). Sinha said the ISSS is aimed at ensuring financial inclusion and supporting senior citizens, widows and differently-abled individuals. He, however, added that the arrears were pending due to Aadhaar non-seeding. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor informed that the Social Welfare Department is coming up with a revolutionary app for the integration of eligible senior citizens into the pension beneficiaries. The LG also inaugurated a 50-bedded halfway home for psycho-social rehabilitation of treated and controlled people with mental illness in Jammu and 'Parisha', a childcare institution for girls in Samba district. The facility was established at Rs 4.39 crore at Lower Chowadi Jammu under Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS). "The halfway home will offer a structured environment to help individuals wi

Maharashtra uses tax data to check fake claims in Ladki Bahin scheme

State government says Income Tax data needed to weed out fake beneficiaries

MP disburses 21st installment of Laadli Behna Yojana: How to check status

Scheme guarantees a monthly sum of Rs 1,250 to women of poor households

Union Cabinet approves Rs 8,800 crore to boost Skill India Programme

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of central sector scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' till 2026 with an overlay outlay of Rs 8,800 crore. This was informed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation and restructuring of the central sector scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' till 2026 with an overlay outlay of Rs 8,800 crore from the period 2022-23 to 2025-26, he said. The approval underscores the government's commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce by integrating demand-driven, technology-enabled, and industry-aligned training across the country, an official release said. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme -- the three key components -- are now combined under the composite Central Sector Scheme

Lending a helping hand: New support schemes for small exporters on cards

Scheme in works to help MSMEs access credit without collateral; aims to support 100,000 exporters

MP, Karnataka, Maharashtra among states seeing higher women voter turnout

Women-centric schemes fuel 18 mn surge in female voter turnout

Govt to switch on massive subsidy to supercharge EV infrastructure

Subsidy to support 72,300 fast charging stations across the country

State Bank of India unveils two new schemes to boost deposit mobilisation

The first is 'Har Ghar Lakhpati,' a pre-calculated recurring deposit (RD) scheme designed to help customers accumulate Rs 1,00,000

Schemes, scams, and satire: AI takes over Delhi election campaign

From promoting schemes to fact-checking election promises, political parties are spending big on social media with a creative blend to connect with voters

Centre set to transfer management of ERF scheme to CPCB from January 1

The decision is aimed at addressing longstanding issues, including the underutilisation of the fund and significant delays in disbursing compensation to victims of industrial accidents

How senior citizens can enrol for PM-JAY & FAQs

Once the first family member aged 70 or above is enrolled, you can use the 'add member' feature on the enrolment portal to include other family members aged 70 or older under the AB PM-JAY Senior Cit

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Eligibility, application process

AAP government scheme will provide Rs 1,000 as monthly stipend to women fulfilling eligibility criteria

Rs 38 crore disbursed for development of wildlife habitats in FY24

Andhra Pradesh is also the only coastal state that has not received any funds under the scheme over the past five years

Maharashtra polls: Ladki Bahin throws a lifeline but inflation haunts women

How crucial is the Ladki Bahin Yojana for women in the state as rising costs and populist promises shape election decisions?

Nearly 26 million applicants for PM Vishwakarma scheme, shows data

A total of 25.8 million applications have been submitted so far, of which 2.37 million applicants have successfully registered after undergoing a three-step verification process

Pillar Two tax regime unlikely soon as India proceeds with caution

It is proceeding cautiously and is unlikely to implement the rules anytime soon

CM Yogi launches Rs 5.8 cr scholarship scheme for Sanskrit students in UP

CM Yogi stated that institutions like Gurukul will be given additional support as the government is offering free accommodations and meals for students

Over 13,000 opportunities posted by 200 companies on PM Internship portal

The internships are available in fields such as sales and marketing, production and manufacturing, operations management, among others