Poll gimmick: Delhi women voters raise concerns over Mahila Samman Yojana’s implementation

IANS | December 25, 2024 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) recently announced two welfare schemes -- the Mahila Samman Yojana and the Sanjeevani Yojana -- with registrations starting from December 23. Under the Mahila Samman Yojana, every woman in Delhi is promised monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100 if AAP retains power in the upcoming elections. Despite the enthusiasm over the announcement, scepticism has surfaced among Delhi’s women voters.

Veer Bal Diwas: A tribute to the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons

IANS | December 25, 2024 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) As the country gears up to observe Veer Bal Diwas on December 26, people from across the country, Sikhs in particular, are coming forward to commemorate and honour the unparalleled sacrifice of four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Sikh guru.

On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary, BJP leaders remember his monumental contributions to India

IANS | December 25, 2024 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) As India celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, BJP leaders came together to honour his extraordinary contributions to India's political landscape and its development with the day marked with tributes, reflections, and heartfelt memories from those who were closely associated with him.

EPFO adds 13.41 lakh net members as employment rises

IANS | December 25, 2024 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a net addition of 13.41 lakh members during October, reflecting the increased employment and higher awareness of employee benefits among workers, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.