SOCIAL WELFARE

The Karnataka government is planning to extend social security benefits to platform-based gig workers in Bengaluru. Tech firms have raised concerns, leading to a wider consultation. The proposed bill may include a fee on online transactions to fund ...

IAMAI warns Karnataka Gig Workers Bill, 2024 impacts business ease. They urge 30-60 days consultation. Overlaps with central codes raise costs. Issues: health insurance, retirement funds, service costs, demand dips, termination notice, data sharing,...

Prime Minister Modi urged 2022 IAS officers to enhance governance and improve quality of life. Mentioning schemes like 'Lakhpati Didi', 'Drone Didi', and 'PM Awas Yojana', he emphasized a 'Nation First' approach. Modi advised focusing on the future,...

Congress is advocating for a national legal and social security framework for gig workers in India, highlighting Karnataka's proposed Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 as a milestone legislation. The bill aims to establish formal ...

The clarification came days after a senior official of the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS) said as many as forty-seven students died from HIV in Tripura, and 828 have tested HIV-positive.

Pointing to the arrest of several people and searches by the CBI in connection with NEET-UG irregularities, DMK Tamil mouthpiece 'Murasoli,' said BJP's partner, JD(U) itself has passed a resolution over the irregularities. "India's major parties hav...

President Murmu said that today India alone contributes to 15% of the global growth and reiterated her government’s commitment to make India the third largest economy in the world. She sought the support of the Opposition to meet this goal, invoking...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the transfer of funds for PM-Kisan and approved housing assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In 'The Future of India’s Social Safety Nets,' Andaleeb Rahman and Prabhu Pingali advocate for a systemic app...

ICICI Securities prefers companies with strong execution due to shallow margin of safety in valuation multiples. Most shares trading at or above historical PE ratios.

India's market valuation may decrease due to potential increase in government spending on social welfare schemes. Nifty 50 index trades at 19 times forward earnings, 20% above its long-term average, while S&P 500 and Taiwanese benchmark index are al...

Nearly half of the Nifty 50 constituents currently trade at a premium to their historical averages. Among major global indices, the S&P 500 trades at a forward price-earnings (P/E) of 20.6, 29% higher than the long-term average

Chief Minister M K Stalin and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive Coimbatore rally in April, overshadowing the BJP. The DMK-led alliance, with a streak of electoral wins since 2019, is poised for success in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry...

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol of the BJP won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 48,121 votes, defeating Congress candidate B N Chandrappa.

Dilip Cherian illustrates instances where Brand Modi's scale and visibility surpassed competitors through initiatives like Vibrant Gujarat and GIFT City, emphasizing the challenge competitors face in matching his leadership and brand image.

The Tata Trusts, overseeing the $150-billion Tata Group, have appointed Noel Tata's three children - Leah, Maya, and Neville - to the boards of its five philanthropic organizations. This move aims to introduce younger members into the leadership of ...

The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has officially dissolved the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), a technical wing of the ministry responsible for providing technical and logistical support for community nutrition programmes. The FNB had a...

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, celebrated the state's three-year progress. Achievements include advancements in the IT sector, startup industry, and public welfare schemes, showcasing Ke...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman questioned Congress' understanding of the costs associated with social welfare schemes, including the proposed Rs 1 lakh transfer to women below the poverty line. She highlighted the BJP government's improved fisc...

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a concept gaining traction globally, offering citizens a regular payment without conditions. While it's not a new idea, its implementation varies. Some see it as a solution to growing inequality and AI threats, while ...