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Government Enhances Welfare Schemes for SC Beneficiaries

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24 Apr 2026

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in India, led by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, announced significant growth in spending on welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the fiscal year 2025-26. Over ₹7,981.47 crore has been disbursed to more than 75 lakh SC beneficiaries, with marked increases in key scholarship programs, illustrating the government's commitment to inclusive development.

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NHRC Investigates Stale Food Incident in Odisha School

The National Human Rights Commission, India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a report regarding the death of a 12-year-old student and over 100 others falling ill after consuming stale food at a hostel in the Kakabandh Ashram School, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The commission has issued notices to local authorities,

Indian Air Force Launches Mehar Baba Competition-3

The Indian Air Force has introduced the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition, focusing on the theme of 'Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radars.' This competition, announced by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, aims to encourage innovation in drone and radar technologies and invites participation from Indian industries, start-ups,

India's Telecom Sector Growth Lauded at COAI DIGICOM SUMMIT 2026

Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar praised the synergistic efforts of the Government and industry in achieving significant growth in India's telecom sector over the past decade. At the COAI DIGICOM SUMMIT 2026, Dr Sekhar highlighted the government's policy reforms, including the Telecommunications

NHRC Probes Boiler Explosion in Chhattisgarh

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken action following a deadly boiler tube explosion at a thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district. The incident, which occurred on April 14, 2026, resulted in the deaths of 13 workers and injuries to 20 others. In response,

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NHRC Investigates Stale Food Incident in Odisha School

Indian Air Force Launches Mehar Baba Competition-3

India's Telecom Sector Growth Lauded at COAI DIGICOM SUMMIT 2026

NHRC Probes Boiler Explosion in Chhattisgarh