Delhi Raises Ration Card Income Cap to Rs 1.2 Lakh
Delhi government increases annual income limit for ration cards to Rs 1.20 lakh, mandates income certificates, and replaces first-come-first-serve with priority-based system.
Delhi government increases annual income limit for ration cards to Rs 1.20 lakh, mandates income certificates, and replaces first-come-first-serve with priority-based system.
Kerala's public distribution system sets a national benchmark for food security. Minister G R Anil distributed 39,000 priority ration cards, highlighting continuous reforms to benefit deserving families.
The Delhi government has raised the annual income threshold for ration card applications to Rs 1.2 lakh, addressing a backlog of over 3.89 lakh pending applications and benefiting more than 11.65 lakh people awaiting food security.
Vigilance department raids Haridwar food supply office, arrests District Supply Officer Shyam Arya while accepting Rs 50,000 bribe. Assistant also detained.
Election day in Nashik division saw peaceful voting overall but was marred by recovery of fake voter ID cards, skirmishes between supporters, and varying turnout across constituencies.
A heap of 24 original Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID cards discovered in garbage at Savarkar Chowk, Jalna, just days before municipal elections. Police register FIR, officials call it serious criminal offence.
A shocking discovery of Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards in a garbage heap in Jalna city raises concerns just days before municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
Yavatmal police arrest second accused in massive fake birth & death certificate scam. Details on the hacking of the Civil Registration System and the ongoing SIT probe revealed. Read the full investigation.
Bank of Baroda's BoB Card is shifting from generic rewards to cohort-specific products focused on healthcare, insurance, and wellness benefits. Learn how they're targeting Gen Z, women, and professionals.
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
Mandya Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized food's critical value, tracing India's journey to self-reliance. He detailed state & central food security schemes and warned of strict action against quality violations.
Panjab University introduces smart ID cards with QR codes for all employees, enhancing security and digitizing services. The initiative marks a step towards a modern, paperless campus.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accuses Congress-led UPA of massive MGNREGA corruption worth Rs 11 lakh crore, citing CAG report on fake job cards. Read the full details.
Noida police bust a fake gaming app scam operating from a mall office. Eight arrested, including five women, for luring victims with promises of high returns. Details inside.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Panjab University introduces RFID-based smart identity cards for all employees to enhance campus security and digital access. The system may soon extend to students. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
Bengaluru police register FIR against unknown persons for spreading fake news about structural cracks in the Ejipura flyover. Officials confirm the structure is safe. Read details.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
Chandigarh administration's intensive survey finds over 32,000 NFSA beneficiaries ineligible for direct bank transfers. Verification based on income, Aadhaar status & duplicate records. Read details.
Bank of Baroda plans to double its prepaid card base to 1 million, seeking external partners. The bank's active card rate is 25%, above industry average. Learn about the strategy and incentives.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.