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India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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Delhi Minister Orders Officials To Clear Old Age Pension Cases In 15 Days
Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday directed district social welfare officials to clear all pending cases under the Old Age Pension scheme within 15 days, an official statement said.
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Telangana Gurukul Student Agasara Nandini Scripts History At Asian Athletics Championship
Agasara Nandini, a student of Telangana's Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), returned home to a rousing welcome after clinching a gold medal in the heptathlon at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship 2025
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Some of Europe's Poorest Live Longer Than America's Wealthiest. Study Explains Why
A study found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.
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Bihar Govt To Appoint 140 Protection Officers To Support Women Affected By Domestic Violence
The Bihar government has decided to appoint 140 full-time protection officers to support women affected by domestic violence.
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Mayawati Hits Back After Congress Leader's "Krishna Said Kill..." Remark
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati snapped back Tuesday morning after Congress leader Udit Raj labelled her "the enemy of social justice", and criticised the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for having "strangled social welfare movements".
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Government Marginally Expands Budget For Social Justice, Disability Welfare
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.
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"Kumbh An Opportunity For Economic Churning": UP Minister At NDTV Conclave
'Kumbh' is an opportunity for economic churning for the country, Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun said during the NDTV Conclave on 'Mahakumbh'.
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Inspection Reveals Serving Kerala Officials Getting Rs 1,600 Social Welfare Pension
A detailed inspection done over the way the Kerala government's monthly Rs 1,600 social welfare pension is being distributed has revealed that the amount is also being taken by at least 1,458 serving government officials including Gazetted officers.
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Video Shows Pakistani Influencer Riding A Chained Tiger, Internet Calls It "Animal Cruelty"
The video has ignited outrage on social media, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and the ethical treatment of wildlife.
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"Strange Coincidence": Court On Deaths In Delhi Home For Mentally Challenged
Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that the recent deaths of 14 inmates in the city government-run Asha Kiran shelter home for the mentally challenged was a "strange coincidence" and directed the social welfare secretary to visit the premises on Aug
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Government To Spend Rs 15.27 Lakh Crore For Major Sectors: Union Budget
The government has allocated Rs 15.27 lakh crore for 10 major sectors, ranging from defence and rural development to social welfare and commerce, Finance Ministry data said Tuesday afternoon.
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"Arvind Kejriwal Cheated Dalits": Ex AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand, Wife Join BJP
Former BSP leader Raaj Kumar Anand, who was the Social Welfare Minister in the AAP government before joining Mayawati's party in May, on Wednesday joined the BJP.
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Jammu And Kashmir SSB Supervisor Exam 2024 Result Out, Check Steps To Access
JKSSB Supervisor Exam 2024 Result: The written examination for the post of supervisor, Social Welfare Department, District Cadre was held on June 23.
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Exclusive: PM Modi Reveals "Surprise" Element In Election-Year Interim Budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview to NDTV explained his model of social welfare schemes, which, while keeping a check on fiscal deficit, can also empower the poor to climb out of poverty.
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India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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Delhi Minister Orders Officials To Clear Old Age Pension Cases In 15 Days
Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday directed district social welfare officials to clear all pending cases under the Old Age Pension scheme within 15 days, an official statement said.
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Telangana Gurukul Student Agasara Nandini Scripts History At Asian Athletics Championship
Agasara Nandini, a student of Telangana's Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), returned home to a rousing welcome after clinching a gold medal in the heptathlon at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship 2025
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Some of Europe's Poorest Live Longer Than America's Wealthiest. Study Explains Why
A study found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.
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Bihar Govt To Appoint 140 Protection Officers To Support Women Affected By Domestic Violence
The Bihar government has decided to appoint 140 full-time protection officers to support women affected by domestic violence.
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Mayawati Hits Back After Congress Leader's "Krishna Said Kill..." Remark
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati snapped back Tuesday morning after Congress leader Udit Raj labelled her "the enemy of social justice", and criticised the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for having "strangled social welfare movements".
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Government Marginally Expands Budget For Social Justice, Disability Welfare
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.
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"Kumbh An Opportunity For Economic Churning": UP Minister At NDTV Conclave
'Kumbh' is an opportunity for economic churning for the country, Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun said during the NDTV Conclave on 'Mahakumbh'.
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Inspection Reveals Serving Kerala Officials Getting Rs 1,600 Social Welfare Pension
A detailed inspection done over the way the Kerala government's monthly Rs 1,600 social welfare pension is being distributed has revealed that the amount is also being taken by at least 1,458 serving government officials including Gazetted officers.
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Video Shows Pakistani Influencer Riding A Chained Tiger, Internet Calls It "Animal Cruelty"
The video has ignited outrage on social media, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and the ethical treatment of wildlife.
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"Strange Coincidence": Court On Deaths In Delhi Home For Mentally Challenged
Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that the recent deaths of 14 inmates in the city government-run Asha Kiran shelter home for the mentally challenged was a "strange coincidence" and directed the social welfare secretary to visit the premises on Aug
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Government To Spend Rs 15.27 Lakh Crore For Major Sectors: Union Budget
The government has allocated Rs 15.27 lakh crore for 10 major sectors, ranging from defence and rural development to social welfare and commerce, Finance Ministry data said Tuesday afternoon.
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"Arvind Kejriwal Cheated Dalits": Ex AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand, Wife Join BJP
Former BSP leader Raaj Kumar Anand, who was the Social Welfare Minister in the AAP government before joining Mayawati's party in May, on Wednesday joined the BJP.
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Jammu And Kashmir SSB Supervisor Exam 2024 Result Out, Check Steps To Access
JKSSB Supervisor Exam 2024 Result: The written examination for the post of supervisor, Social Welfare Department, District Cadre was held on June 23.
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Exclusive: PM Modi Reveals "Surprise" Element In Election-Year Interim Budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview to NDTV explained his model of social welfare schemes, which, while keeping a check on fiscal deficit, can also empower the poor to climb out of poverty.
