Manav Kaul makes a new best friend in Uttarakhand

IANS | April 24, 2025 12:03 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actor and poet Manav Kaul, who is currently enjoying the serene beauty of Uttarakhand, has found a new best friend he’s calling the “most beautiful bird in this world.”

DBT grew from 28 to 320 schemes saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore: J&K official

IANS | April 18, 2025 5:45 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Dr Shakeel Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted the transformative impact of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, emphasising its role in plugging leakages and improving welfare delivery across India. He said it grew from 28 schemes in 2013-14 to 320 schemes, saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore.