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SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed: ‘When they want to avail benefit…’

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Ever since Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge was released, the film has remained firmly in the spotlight. While it has enjoyed a largely positive reception, social media hasn’t held back from picking apart its weaker moments. Now, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has taken aim at the makers of Dhurandhar 2, criticising their portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. Led by Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar 2 was released on March 19. SP MP Afzal Ansari slams Dhurandhar 2 makers Several social media users believed that the character of Atif Ahmed in Dhurandhar 2, which is directed by Aditya Dhar, is inspired by UP gangster Atiq Ahmed. Former MP and Mafioso-turned-politician Atiq and his brother Khalid Azeem aka Ashraf were killed on April 15, 2023. During an interview with ANI, Afzal Ansari slammed the makers of the film franchise for cashing in on a real-life individual to earn money at the box office. Talking about Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Afzal Ansari said in Hindi, “I have not watched that film. Film industry comes with stories. The screenplay is not …

State can’t insist SC/ST students for Aadhaar card to avail scholarship scheme post class 10: Meghalaya HC | Legal News

State can’t insist SC/ST students for Aadhaar card to avail scholarship scheme post class 10: Meghalaya HC | Legal News

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The Meghalaya High Court, in a recent ruling, held that the state cannot insist on Aadhaar cards as a mandatory document for availing financial benefits under the post-matric scholarship scheme for students belonging to the SC/ST category. A bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice W Diengdoh said, “Production of Aadhaar card shall not be applicable to the SC/ST students of the State up to the post-matriculation level, who are up to the age of 18 years, for the post-matric scholarship scheme.” The court clarified that students will have to prove their identity as a resident using proof, including birth certificates or any other authenticated documents, when asked by the authorities for processing their scholarship claim. Story continues below this ad The court was hearing a PIL filed by Greneth M. Sangma, who challenged a notification issued by the state which asked the SC/ST students, ineligible for the Union Government’s Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/STs or any other scheme and desiring financial assistance, to provide Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication. The bench …

6.84 lakh families under the scanner in Haryana for giving ‘false’ income details to avail of BPL, AAY benefits

6.84 lakh families under the scanner in Haryana for giving ‘false’ income details to avail of BPL, AAY benefits

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Amid a surge in the number of Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders in Haryana over the past three years, 6.84 lakh families have come under the scanner of the government for allegedly providing false income details in the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) to illegally obtain benefits meant for the poor. The PPP, introduced in 2019, is a unique family ID system designed to facilitate “paperless” and “faceless” delivery of government schemes, services, and benefits. The government identified these families using a special software, inputs from the Crime Investigation Department, and data from fair price shops, a source in the State government said. Sirsa and Hisar districts have the highest number of such families. Earlier this month, the government had sent stern text messages to these families, warning them to voluntarily correct their income details in the PPP by April 20 or face consequences. “Wrong income details or artificial division of family in Parivar Pehchan Patra has come to the notice of the State government during the Assembly session. Please …

Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health scheme benefits

Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health scheme benefits

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A gig worker is someone who takes short-term jobs, often for multiple service providers or aggregators. The gig economy is expanding, offering new jobs in sectors like ridesharing, delivery, logistics, and professional services. Ministry of Labour and Employment urged the gig workers to register on the e-Shram portal for formal recognition and access to AB-PMJAY benefits. Union Budget 2025-26 announced various benefits for the gig workers, including the issuance of identity cards, and healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).  Schemes for gig workers  The Union Budget 2025-26 announcement includes provisions for registering online platform workers on the e-Shram portal, issuing identity cards, and providing healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The AB-PMJAY health scheme provides Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation across over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals in India. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is soon launching the scheme to implement these budget provisions early, the ministry said in the statement. Niti Aayog has projected …

66% of businesses in India paid bribes to avail government services, claims report | Latest News India

66% of businesses in India paid bribes to avail government services, claims report | Latest News India

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A survey by the online platform LocalCircles found that around 66 per cent of businesses surveyed across 159 districts in India admitted to paying bribes to obtain government services. The report notes that digitising and enhancing CCTV cameras have not deterred corrupt practices in government offices. (REUTERS) Business firms claimed that they bribed different types of government entities in the last 12 months to qualify as suppliers, secure quotations and orders, and collect payments. According to a PTI report, the survey was conducted between May 22 and November 30. The report claimed that 75 per cent of the total bribes reported were paid to officials of government departments such as legal, metrology, food, drug, health, etc. “Many also reported paying bribes to GST officials, pollution department, municipal corporation and power department,” the report said. In a survey that received over 18,000 responses, 54 per cent claimed they were forced to pay bribes, while 46 per cent paid voluntarily to expedite the bureaucratic process. “As many businesses would vouch anonymously, bribes remain a way of life …

Amazon Diwali Sale 2024 is LIVE: Avail discounts up to 75% on refrigerators, TVs, microwaves, beauty, toys and much more

Amazon Diwali Sale 2024 is LIVE: Avail discounts up to 75% on refrigerators, TVs, microwaves, beauty, toys and much more

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The festive season just got better as the Amazon Diwali Sale 2024 is LIVE, offering amazing discounts on a wide range of products. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your home, this is the perfect time! Enjoy unbeatable deals on home appliances from leading brands like LG, Samsung, Panasonic and more. Whether it’s a new washing machine, fridge, microwave, beauty of pet care, this sale has it all. Enjoy maximum savings on a range of appliances and personal care. The Amazon Sale 2024 is packed with deals on beauty and skincare products from reliable brands like Nivea, Dot & key and more so you can glow this Diwali. Looking for the perfect gifts? Check out the kids’ toys section for the latest toys and games at incredible prices. With such a wide selection of products, home appliances, beauty essentials, and festive gifts, there’s something for everyone. Make your celebrations extra special with these Diwali deals, available only for a limited time. Don’t miss out, start shopping now and make the most of the Amazon Sale …

Voters can avail of 20% ‘democracy discount’ from over 100 restaurants | Mumbai News

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The Mumbai Chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) announced a special ‘Democracy Discount’ drive by offering voters a special discount of 20 per cent on the total dine-in bill value at more than 100 restaurants in Mumbai on May 20 and 21. The drive, aimed at increasing voter turnout in the upcoming general elections, will offer a discount to dine-in customers who are residents as per their voter ID and have cast their vote. “The initiative is our hospitality fraternity’s way of encouraging citizens to go out and cast their votes. Mumbai has always had such a great sense of community and I am thrilled that we have so many fabulous brands on board as part of the NRAI Mumbai Chapter,” said Rachel Goenka, NRAI Mumbai Chapter Head. Source link

Delhi Voters Can Avail Free Bike Taxi Ride Back Home From Rapido On Polling Day

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Rapido has a pool of 8 lakh bike drivers in Delhi with a subscriber base of 80 lakh. (Representational) New Delhi: The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has tied up with a bike taxi company under which eligible voters will be provided a free ride from the polling booths to their homes on voting day. As Delhi prepares for Lok Sabha polling day on May 25, the collaboration between the office of Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Rapido aims to address transportation barriers and encourage citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote, said a statement by the Delhi CEO’s office. As per the arrangement with Rapido, eligible voters in Delhi will be provided with an option to avail a free of charge ride from the polling booths to their home on the day of voting. On the day of polling, voters after casting their vote can conveniently book and avail a complimentary bike ride using the Rapido app. A dedicated rider will pick up the elector from the polling station and ensure their …

Provident Fund scam: 89 fake firms avail Rs 18 cr benefits under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana, probe launched | Pune News

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In what appears to a major scam, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Pune has found as many as 89 fake companies that have availed benefits to the tune of Rs 18 crore from the government under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY). Manojkumar Asrani, enforcement officer at EPFO, Pune, lodged the first information report (FIR) in this case at the Wanavdi police station on Friday. Police have booked the “proprietors” of the 89 establishments for cheating and forgery, under sections 420, 467, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code. According to the FIR, in view of job losses in private companies during the Covid-19 outbreak, the central government (in October 2020) had launched the ABRY to increase employment opportunities in the post Covid recovery phase. Under this scheme, the government would for a period of two years provide 24 percent of provident fund (PF) share (employees’ 12 percent and employers’ 12 per cent) to the EPFO registered establishments with up to 1,000 employees, and only the employees’ share (12 percent of wages), for …

How do MPs avail visitors’ passes for guests? What Lok Sabha handbook says | Latest News India

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Security at the Parliament premises has been beefed up following two people intruding into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters and jumped into the Chamber of the House from the visitors’ gallery after breaking layers of security checks, notably, on the anniversary of the 2001 terror attack at the erstwhile Parliament building. The incident brought to light the guidelines issued to MPs on visitors’ passes. Parliament House complex wears a deserted look after a security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack.(PTI) According to the Lok Sabha handbook, members requesting passes are required to give a declaration that they know the guests personally and that they take full responsibility for them. Meanwhile, as a security measure, entry of visitors to the Lok Sabha has been restricted. Source link