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PMMY was built on a revolutionary idea that the Indian state could trust its most marginalised citizens with credit, when the formal banking system hesitated Financial inclusion has been at the forefront of the agenda of the Narendra Modi government. In the last decade, India witnessed a silent transformation where millions of ordinary citizens stepped into entrepreneurship with newfound confidence and agency. At its heart lies an initiative launched on April 8, 2016, by the prime minister, the ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh opposition leader Botcha Satyanarayana has accused the state government of misleading the Legislative Council. He claims incorrect and incomplete figures on borrowings for 2024-25 and 2025-26 were presented. Satyanarayana highlighted significant discrepancies between government figures and CAG audited accounts. He urged the Governor to intervene and ensure accurate financial reporting to maintain public trust. Amaravati: Leader of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Central Information Commission (CIC) has voiced concern that "some public authorities continue to deny information without adequate reasons", and asserted that merely citing exemption clauses in the RTI Act is insufficient. The CIC emphasised that exemptions should not be interpreted in a way that would "shadow the very right itself". Highlighting the importance of reasoned decision-making, the CIC, which serves as the highest adjudicating body for RTI-related complain ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Central Information Commission (CIC) has voiced concern that "some public authorities continue to deny information without adequate reasons", and asserted that merely citing exemption clauses in the RTI Act is insufficient. The CIC emphasised that exemptions should not be interpreted in a way that would "shadow the very right itself". Highlighting the importance of reasoned decision-making, the CIC, which serves as the highest adjudicating body for RTI-related complain ...Read More >
Dehradun: The state government has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level meeting at the Secretariat to review arrangements and directed officials to ensure that pilgrims face no inconvenience during the sacred journey. CM Dhami emphasized that the Char Dham Yatra is not only a matter of faith but also a vital pillar of Uttarakhand's economy and tourism. He assured that there will be no shortage of cooking gas cylinders ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, focused on funding the unfunded, will continue to empower entrepreneurs to make them active participants in the nation's journey to become Viksit Bharat by 2047. On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Sitharaman said India witnessed a silent transformation where crores of ordinary citizens stepped into entrepreneurship with newfound confidence ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana has written to Governor S. Abdul Nazeer that the State Finance Department presented incorrect and incomplete information on government borrowings for 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the Council. In his letter, Botcha Satyanarayana said the reply given by the Principal Finance Secretary to a starred question in the February 2026 session understated the actual borrowings a ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persistent bac ...Read More >
Jammu, April 8 (PTI) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for preparation and submission of accounts to strengthen financial discipline, transparency and governance. The audit panel warned that the persist ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8, 2015, is marking 11 years of success in strengthening India's grassroots entrepreneurs. This initiative has been designed to bridge the gap in financial accessibility, offering streamlined, easy collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh to support small-scale business ventures for non-corporate and non-farm income-generating activities. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ...Read More >
BENGALURU: With the temperature in the city crossing 33 degrees Celsius and hot and humid conditions prevailing, the primary concern remains watering and taking care of saplings and trees in the city's 1,353-plus parks and 70 central medians. The Horticulture Department of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) does not have to worry much in taking care of plants and trees as treated water from four sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Nayandahalli, HSR Layout, Mahadevapura and Hebbal is meeting their n ...Read More >
Leasing activity remained firmly concentrated in Grade A assets, which accounted for 93% of total transactions, the report said. Meanwhile, Pune (3.1 mn sq ft), Chennai (1.5 mn sq ft), Ahmedabad (0.3 mn sq ft), and Kolkata (0.4 mn sq ft) also contributed to the overall leasing, the data showed. "Notably, transaction volumes in Mumbai and Hyderabad during the quarter exceeded 50% of their total leasing activity for 2025, underscoring the strength and concentration of demand. The quarter also sto ...Read More >
The budget outlines a projected receipt of ₹16,250 crore against an expenditure of ₹16,150 crore, leaving an expected surplus of ₹100 crore. "The budget reinforces our commitment to infrastructure and quality housing. With the Navi Mumbai International Airport operational and the development of Aerocity, EduCity, and MediCity, Navi Mumbai is poised to emerge as a major economic hub," CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal stated in a release. The NMIA, which currently han ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has presented a Rs 16,250 crore budget for FY 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion, regional connectivity and housing development across Navi Mumbai and its growth corridors. The corporation has projected a surplus of Rs 100 crore, with estimated receipts of Rs 16,250 crore and expenditure of Rs 16,150 crore. Balanced fiscal performance in previous year Reviewing the previous financial year, CIDCO ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun conducting aerial surveys to map and identify unauthorised colonies in Delhi under an integrated framework, which aims to regularise such areas on an "as is where is" basis and grant legal status to its residents. According to an official statement by MoHUA and the Delhi government, the MCD will now issue Certificates of Regularisation, conduct surveys of vacant plots, and facilitate civic infrastructure development acros ...Read More >
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao on Monday instructed officials to procure one pothole-filling machine for each city corporation within its jurisdiction. Addressing a coordination meeting held with various departments under the GBA, Rao emphasised that each of the five city corporations should purchase a pothole-filling machine to promptly repair potholes within their respective limits. Pothole filling machines are often truck-mounted equipment designed to rep ...Read More >
The district administration has "begun prioritising migrant workers and labourers without LPG connections, who have been hit by skewed supplies", by rolling out 5 kg mini cylinders through gas distribution agencies, officials said on Sunday. Officials said any valid Aadhaar holder can purchase one mini cylinder at a time, with no requirement of a prior LPG connection or proof of permanent residency. Migrants can purchase the 5kg cylinders directly using Aadhaar identification by paying around ...Read More >
The Haryana government is investing in the future by providing its employees with crucial artificial intelligence (AI) skills through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, enhancing efficiency and modernising public service delivery. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.comKey PointsHaryana government is promoting AI skilling among employees to improve governance.The iGOT Karmayogi platform offers free AI courses for public administrators.AI integration aims to enhance decision-making and data-dri ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Eight lakes in Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) limits are set to be filled with treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) next month. With this, Konanakunte, Chunchaghatta, Bandepalya, Pillaganahalli village and surrounding areas will see a boost in their groundwater levels. According to Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) engineers, the project involves connecting 8 to 6-inch pipes from different STPs to Chunchaghatta, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte, Kodic ...Read More >
He also instructed officials to procure one pothole-filling machine for each city corporation within the Greater Bengaluru Authority jurisdiction. The Commissioner was addressing a coordination meeting with various departments under the GBA. "Towing operations should commence immediately to remove abandoned vehicles parked on city roads for several months. Towing vehicles have already been handed over to the traffic police by the North and Central city corporations, and a list of such vehicles ...Read More >
Chandigarh: In a forward-looking initiative aimed at strengthening technology-driven governance, Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Monday wrote to all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, training institutes, boards, corporations and vice-chancellors of universities across the state, urging them to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling among govt employees through the iGOT Karmayogi platform.The move is part of the state govt's broader efforts to build a more efficie ...Read More >
While interacting with mediapersons at the residence of Randhawa here, Bittu said, "The state government ordered an inquiry under the supervision of the chief secretary, but neither the chief secretary nor any other senior officer ever visited the family. We cannot hope for justice in such a situation." He said, "The government should answer why the police have not arrested Bhullar's 75-year-old father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar and PA Dilbag Singh who are accused in the case?" Taking on the Punjab ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is preparing to introduce a student-friendly transport system to ensure safe, smooth travel for schoolchildren across the state. The move follows recommendations made by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, with the Transport Department directing all state-run transport corporations to examine and act on the proposal. The initiative seeks to improve safety and provide reliable transport facilities for students who depend heavily on p ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has issued an urgent advisory regarding a sophisticated WhatsApp impersonation scam targeting the top brass of large corporations. The fraud specifically aims at CEOs, CFOs, and accountants, exploiting remote access to corporate systems to facilitate massive financial thefts. On Saturday, the Commissioner took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that cyber fraudsters are infiltrating office computers by sending malicious phishing links to offic ...Read More >
KOCHI: Kochi is witnessing a slow but steady expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) coverage, with more residential areas being brought under the network even as consumers weigh costs against convenience. The transition, part of the Centre's push to expand city gas distribution and reduce dependence on LPG cylinders, is beginning to gather momentum in the city. According to Ajay Pillai, general manager of Indian Oil-Adani Gas, over 44,000 households in Kochi are currently connected to PNG. The ne ...Read More >
Prices at petrol pumps for diesel car owners have been left unchanged. New Delhi: State-run oil marketing companies have raised the price of industrial diesel by Rs 28.22 per litre, an increase of more than 25 per cent, with the new rate set at Rs 137.81 per litre. The adjustment was made on Wednesday, by companies including the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. According to internal communication seen by NDTV Profit, it applies to high-speed diesel, known as HS ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 4: The Punjab BJP on Saturday held a state-level protest in Amritsar demanding justice for the family of the state warehousing corporation district manager (DM), Gagandeep Randhawa, who had recently ended his life by consuming poison and made a video clip in which he purportedly alleged harassment and intimidation by the then Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar. BJP demands CBI probe Demanding a CBI probe into the case, BJP state president Sunil Jakhar said that the part ...Read More >
CPI(ML) Liberation MP Raja Ram Singh has called upon the Labour and Employment Minister to address Oracle Corporation's mass layoffs in India, which have impacted 12,000 employees. Singh criticized the company's actions and urged the government to protect workers' rights and hold corporations accountable. In a stern letter to the Labour and Employment Minister, CPI(ML) Liberation MP Raja Ram Singh expressed his alarm regarding mass layoffs executed by Oracle Corporation in India, urging prompt ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of the 'Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. According to the eligibility criteria, there will be no restriction on the number of eligible women in a family who may avail the scheme. The existing social security pensioners shall also be entitled to avail the full financial benefits under the scheme in add ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Two days after the Karnataka government's draft notification was put out, regularising 15 per cent building deviation from the sanctioned plan in the five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), civic forums call the move outright discrimination against owners following building bylaws, and providing a 'helping hand' to violators. "Constitutional rights, like light and ventilation, are blocked due to violation of bylaws. The decision is against the Supreme Court st ...Read More >
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