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Social Security Of Overseas Workers Now On India's Trade Deal Agenda
As India deepens its trade ties globally, the centre is looking for new pathways to protect the rights of its thousands of Indian professionals working overseas, while also boosting the country's image globally with its welfare programmes.
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US Senate Approves Trump's Divisive "One Big Beautiful Bill"
The Republican-led US Senate approved Donald Trump's flagship spending bill Tuesday after a marathon voting session on the deeply unpopular package, set to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt.
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US Senate To Begin Voting On Trump's Flagship "Big Beautiful Bill"
US senators were bogged down in a marathon session of amendment votes Monday as Republicans sought to pass Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, an unpopular package expected to slash social welfare programs.
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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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Social Security Of Overseas Workers Now On India's Trade Deal Agenda
As India deepens its trade ties globally, the centre is looking for new pathways to protect the rights of its thousands of Indian professionals working overseas, while also boosting the country's image globally with its welfare programmes.
-
US Senate Approves Trump's Divisive "One Big Beautiful Bill"
The Republican-led US Senate approved Donald Trump's flagship spending bill Tuesday after a marathon voting session on the deeply unpopular package, set to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt.
-
US Senate To Begin Voting On Trump's Flagship "Big Beautiful Bill"
US senators were bogged down in a marathon session of amendment votes Monday as Republicans sought to pass Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, an unpopular package expected to slash social welfare programs.
-
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.
