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Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks states to release funds on time, deploy AI for effective schemes implementation
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to expedite fund releases and adopt new technologies for centrally-sponsored schemes. He stressed timely implementation of rural employment and housing programs, advocating for stable tenures for o…
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on Whatsapp rival ahead of NEET re-test
The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a …
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-test
The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a …
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: Official
India plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia conflicts. An interim agreement between the US and Iran could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This wil…
Telegram admits it couldn't police exam-leak channels, India tells court
India's government has told the Delhi High Court that Telegram was warned about two weeks before it was blocked, and that the platform admitted it could not proactively detect the channels selling leaked exam papers. Telegram says it cooperated and the ban is…
PM SVANidhi scheme: Street vendors receive collateral-free loans worth ₹17,800 crore in six years
Since June 2020, the PM SVANidhi scheme has provided over 1.12 crore collateral-free loans totaling ₹17,800 crore, benefitting street vendors in India. Here are the details of the scheme and some key things to know if you are planning to apply.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan releases first instalment of over Rs 10,000 cr under PMAY-G for 12 States
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released over ₹10,000 crore for rural housing to support the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin for 12 states in the financial year 2026-27. The initiative aims to provide permanent homes to all homeless individuals in rura…
Sabka Saath , Sabka Vika : NDA leaders praise PM as Modi govt marks 12 years at Centre
India has no plans for financial support for fuel retailers, official says
India will not compensate state-run fuel retailers for losses incurred by selling transport fuels below market prices. While companies have increased prices for industrial customers and jet fuel for foreign carriers, retail prices for gasoline, gasoil, LPG, a…