Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The number of unorganised workers registered on the Centre’s eShram portal for social welfare benefits under various government schemes has crossed the 30.95 crore mark (as of July 22), the Parliament was informed on Monday. The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched eShram portal (eshram.gov.in) … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, July 25 (IANS) Terming the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India the United Kingdom as a significant achivement, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday expressed that Madhya Pradesh will also have benefit from this agreement in the future. Chief Minister Yadav stated that sectors like agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, services, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the state Assembly on Friday that action will be taken against those who convert to other religions in violation of the Supreme Court’s verdict and take the benefit of reservation. In his reply to a calling attention motion moved … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified bonds issued by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) as “long-term specified assets” that are eligible for tax exemption benefits under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act. The tax benefit has kicked in with effect … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Damoh, July 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to supplement the financial needs of land-holding farmers by providing them financial assistance. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- per year is transferred in three equal … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Finance Ministry announced on Friday that the tax benefits available under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) will apply mutatis mutandis to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), as it is an option under the former. The measure aims to provide further impetus to the UPS. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Amravati (Maharashtra), June 27 (IANS) Amid demands by opposition and farmer organisations, Revenue Minister and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday clarified that those who own layouts, farm houses and move around in luxury cars will not get the benefit of the farm loan waiver, saying that the MahaYuti … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) BJP Central Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, coming down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka over its decision to raise the housing quota from 10 per cent to 15 per cent for minorities, stated on Friday that providing excessive benefits to … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chamoli (Uttarakhand), June 7 (IANS) Farmers in Uttarakhand’s district of Chamoli are witnessing tangible economic improvements, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a flagship initiative of the Central Government that provides direct financial support to small and marginal farmers. Under this ambitious scheme, eligible farmers receive … Read more