ECI removes 17 inactive outfits in U'khand from registered political parties list

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:58 AM

Dehradun, Aug 5 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has barred 17 registered unrecognised political parties in Uttarakhand from fielding candidates under their respective party banners in the 2027 Assembly elections after they failed to establish their existence or demonstrate any electoral activity, officials said on Wednesday.

TVK govt's maiden budget today; new schemes, reforms in focus

IANS | August 5, 2026 8:25 AM

Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government will present its maiden Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, setting out its fiscal priorities and development agenda at a time when the state is grappling with significant financial constraints.

In MP's Neemuch, over 3,800 women join 'lakhpati didis' league

IANS | August 4, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi scheme, operating under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to help women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is yielding significant results in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, as many are becoming part of the welfare scheme.

J&K: Women associated with UMEED SHGs get a raise in their income

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:13 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) The UMEED scheme, under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission has brought significant change in the lives of women attached with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs), by helping them financially and enhancing their means and modes of livelihood.