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welfare news

PM Modi’s milestone: The politics of delivery, not just a record

His decisive leadership, combined with a caring and compassionate approach, has steered India towards the Viksit Bharat [developed India] 2047 mission, combining pride in India’s heritage with an ambitious development agenda.
Published on Jun 10, 2026 01:28 pm IST

In 1st cabinet meet, Shivakumar announces free travel for students, job boost

DK Shivakumar greets as he takes the oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 06:00 pm IST

India assisting return of its citizens from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, in New Delhi
Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:43 pm IST

How much will Social Security COLA increase in 2027? Concerning update emerges

US Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website.
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 03:22 am IST

PM Modi launches two major schemes in agriculture sector worth 35,440 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inaugurated projects valued at over 5,450 crore in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors.
Published on Oct 11, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Grand Tamasha: The transformation of India’s welfare regime

Grand Tamasha: The transformation of India’s welfare regime
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:30 am IST

Adopt A Pet: Delhi-NCR’s cutest furry buddies are seeking forever homes

These adorable furry pals are looking for forever homes. Inform us if you know of a pet who needs a home, at: htcity.pets@gmail.com
Published on Jan 06, 2025 12:59 pm IST

Soren’s emotive campaign bucks Jharkhand’s poll trend

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Supporters of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress celebrate in Ranchi on Saturday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 07:42 pm IST

Pune employee death: EY India's office lacked labour welfare permit, finds probe

The offices of Ernst & Young are being investigated for not following mandatory labour rules on work hours
Published on Sept 25, 2024 09:17 am IST

K’taka Bill misses gig workers’ primary ask

Gig workers prepare to deliver orders outside Swiggy's grocery warehouse at a market area in New Delhi, India, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh (REUTERS)
Published on Jul 29, 2024 09:08 pm IST

Haryana govt committed to welfare of all communities: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini during an event at his official residence in Chandigarh on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:10 am IST

Welfare in focus as NDA 3.0 clears farm payouts and PMAY houses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs his first Union Cabinet meeting at the start of his third term, in New Delhi on Monday. (DPR PMO)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:46 am IST

PCS-2023: Applicant requests to view answer sheet, asked to come after one year

UPPSC headquarters in Prayagraj. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 07:48 am IST

Understanding effect of Centre’s $400 bn welfare spend on monthly consumption

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“Schemes like PM KISAN, MGNREGA (average wage 182), MGNREGA wage increase, Ujjwala Yojana, and PMGKAY are increasing the per person per month rural income by 437,” noted the SBI in its findings (HT Photo)
Published on May 25, 2024 08:12 pm IST

Sandhu’s vision document promises special package for Amritsar

Sandhu’s vision document promises special package for Amritsar
Updated on May 24, 2024 05:18 am IST

INTERVIEW: Corruption hits all, action by agencies will not stop, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 10:16 am IST

Ecostani | Cong manifesto is high on social justice, jobs; what about delivery?

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with AICC general secretary KC Venugopal and Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, hold up the party’s manifesto Nyay Patra at a public meeting in Hyderabad on April 6
Published on Apr 07, 2024 08:54 pm IST

Do welfare fund boards in Kerala maximise welfare benefits?

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Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal during his budget speech. (PTI)
Published on May 11, 2024 03:59 pm IST

Former Union minister Harmohan Dhawan dies in Mohali at 83

Elected to Lok Sabha from Chandigarh in 1989 on a Janata Party ticket, Dhawan went on to become the Union civil aviation minister in prime minister Chandra Shekhar’s cabinet. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2024 10:38 pm IST

PM hands govt houses in Maha, gets emotional

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center campus, in Bengaluru, on Friday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is also seen. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:30 am IST

In Amit Shah's praise, Hema Malini uses Akshay Kumar dialogue with a twist

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 09:13 pm IST

Caste to welfare, all cards fall flat for Congress in heartland

Neither the Congress’s election machinery, nor its own attempt at social engineering paid off — and once again, on both, the BJP did better. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 01:24 am IST

How BJP scripted history to wrest back state from Baghel’s Congress

Navi Mumbai, India - Dec. 3, 2023:BJP party workers celebrate party's victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at Shivaji Maharaj Chowk Vashi in Navi Mumbai, India, on Sunday, December 3, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 08:20 am IST

Rajasthan: The BJP’s gambit pays off

BJP candidate Balmukund Acharya arrives at party office after his victory in Rajasthan Assembly elections, in Jaipur. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:44 am IST

BJP central team took reins of campaign to cement win

That done, a senior BJP leader who asked not to be done said the party decided to focus on “simmering anger” among the electorate on issues such as appeasement and corruption. (X)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 07:34 am IST

Assembly election results: How BJP’s gambit paid off in Rajasthan

Rajasthan BJP leader and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje celebrating the party’s victory in the assembly elections with her supporters in Jaipur on Sunday. (AP)
Published on Dec 04, 2023 12:12 am IST

Assembly election results: How BJP’s gambit paid off in Rajasthan

Rajasthan BJP leader and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje celebrating the party’s victory in the assembly elections with her supporters in Jaipur on Sunday. (AP)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 06:39 am IST

Poll boost for BJP weakens Congress hand

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the supporters during celebrations after the party's victory in elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, at BJP headquarters,at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi, (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 03, 2023 10:16 pm IST

Terms of Trade | Redistribution is dead, long live redistribution!

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What does the free food grain promise entail?
Published on Nov 10, 2023 03:46 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh to conduct cow census as stray cattle menace persists

According to the spokesman, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has issued an order that the counting in all three categories be conducted on priority to be followed by geo-tagging of all cows. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 07:56 am IST