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Assam Waives Stamp Duty On SHG Loans Up To ₹10 Lakh To Boost Rural Enterprises

The Assam Cabinet has waived stamp duty on SHG loans up to ₹10 lakh to reduce borrowing costs and strengthen women-led rural enterprises through easier access to institutional credit.

Ken-Betwa Protest Ends After 18-Day Fast, as Fresh Verification Is Ordered For Affected Families’ Rehabilitation

Following the 18-day fast, the administration has ordered a fresh verification of affected families in the Ken-Betwa project

France Becomes the First EU Country to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under-15

France has passed a landmark law requiring social media platforms to block users under 15, making it the first EU country to introduce a nationwide age-based ban.

Madhya Pradesh Passes UCC Bill Amid Congress Opposition, Becomes India’s 4th State to Adopt Framework

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has approved a Uniform Civil Code framework covering civil laws amid political disagreement from the Congress.

West Bengal Government Hikes Social Welfare Pensions by 50%, in Effect from August 1

The West Bengal government has increased monthly pensions for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer from 1 August.

From Accident Cover To Health Protection: 4 Government Schemes Every Indian Should Know About

Four government schemes offer basic protection against accidents, death, hospitalisation and old-age insecurity.

Punjab Limits Private School Fee Hikes Annually To 5%, Relief for 3.2 Million Students

Punjab's 5% cap on private school fee hikes promises relief to families dealing with high educational expenditure.

From Classrooms To Research Labs: 5 Delhi School Girls To Attend The US Space Workshop

Five Delhi government school students have been selected for a prestigious US space science workshop, highlighting the growing global opportunities available to young girls in STEM education.

Bengaluru Launches Citywide Drive To Clear 1,581 Abandoned Vehicles, Reclaims Public Roads

The Bengaluru Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporations have begun removing 1,581 abandoned vehicles across the city to improve road safety, ease congestion, and reclaim valuable public space.

Delhi Launches POCSO Awareness Month, 5633 Schools to Hold ‘Good Touch, Bad Touch’ Safety Sessions

The Delhi government has launched a month-long child safety campaign mandating awareness sessions, staff training, child protection committees and safety protocols across all 5,633 schools.