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Free air ticket, hidden gold and a double-cross: Smuggling scheme foiled in Lucknow

Free air ticket, hidden gold and a double-cross: Smuggling scheme foiled in Lucknow

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What began as an offer of a free ticket home from Dubai, was actually a sophisticated gold smuggling operation, but throw in a good old double-cross, spurred on by greed, and your Bollywood plot is complete. Lucknow police recovered 203.92-gram capsule containing gold powder, valued at around ₹30 lakh, which had allegedly been stolen from a courier who had arrived from Dubai. (X/@Dinehshukla) Lucknow police on Tuesday arrested two alleged members of an interstate syndicate accused of recruiting Indians in Gulf countries, using them as couriers to smuggle gold concealed inside body cavities and then taking the contraband off them after they landed in India. A third man – the courier, Mahboob Alam – has been detained for now and is being quizzed. Police and customs are using him to reach other members of the larger network. Also Read | 15 kg gold seized from Bengal village smuggled from abroad: Govt tells court “The arrested men have been identified as Deepak Verma, a native of Balrampur, currently living in Ludhiana, and Ram Pratap Dubey of …

Cabinet approves ₹84,084-crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme for offshore energy exploration

Cabinet approves ₹84,084-crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme for offshore energy exploration

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The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved Samudra Manthan, a ₹84,084 crore national offshore exploration scheme that aims to boost depleting domestic oil and gas resources at a time when India’s crude oil import dependency has surged from 78.5% in 2014-15 to 88.7% in 2025-26. “Samudra Manthan” — a reference to the churning of the ocean in India’s ancient epics. (Representative Image/ File Photo/ AFP) The scheme draws on the Prime Minister’s vision, articulated from the Red Fort on Independence Day last year, of a modern-day “Samudra Manthan” — a reference to the churning of the ocean in India’s ancient epics — to unlock India’s vast offshore energy potential, an official statement issued by the cabinet said. “It marks a landmark step towards strengthening India’s energy security, accelerating domestic exploration and production, promoting technological leadership, and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat,” the statement said. Also Read | At CCS meet, PM Modi orders ‘whole of govt’ plan to protect oil supplies, Indians in West Asia According to a spokesperson for …

Expand scope of scholarship scheme to benefit farmers’ children: UP CM Yogi

Expand scope of scholarship scheme to benefit farmers’ children: UP CM Yogi

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to expand the scope of the Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana so that a larger number of meritorious children of farmers could benefit from the scholarship scheme. Expand scope of scholarship scheme to benefit farmers’ children: UP CM Yogi He also called for the modernisation and rejuvenation of agricultural produce markets (mandis), saying they should be equipped with modern infrastructure to provide farmers with a transparent and efficient marketing system. Chairing the 172nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Board (Mandi Parishad), the chief minister approved several proposals aimed at strengthening agricultural marketing, improving farmer welfare and enhancing rural infrastructure. The Board also approved estimated receipts of ₹2,228.59 crore and expenditure of ₹3,025.49 crore for 2026-27. Yogi directed officials to improve basic amenities in mandis, including drinking water, sanitation and lighting, while encouraging the establishment of agricultural processing units within mandi premises under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. He said investment-friendly rules should be framed to promote value addition, …

Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme

Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to harnessing the power of sports for youth development and nation-building. This is the country’s most ambitious sports development programme since Independence. The aspirations of the youth of the country towards sports has been given a major boost and will have a transformational impact over the coming decade. The approved outlay is nearly eight times that of the previous Khelo India Scheme, reflecting the Government’s commitment to making sports a cornerstone of youth development, nation-building and India’s emergence as a global sporting powerhouse. The revamped scheme is designed to create a seamless pathway for every talented young Indian — from school playgrounds and village sports fields to the Olympic podium. It seeks to ensure that no sporting talent is left undiscovered because of geography, economic background or lack of opportunity. Aligned with …

82,220 households to lose benefits of Gruha Jyothi scheme

82,220 households to lose benefits of Gruha Jyothi scheme

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The Gruha Jyothi scheme currently has 1.65 crore beneficiaries. | Photo Credit: File photo With the deadline for the Energy Department to complete its door-to-door survey approaching, 82,220 households are set to lose the benefits of the Gruha Jyothi scheme. “These consumers have refused to provide any details when meter readers visited their homes. Our meter readers informed them that they would lose the scheme’s benefits if they declined to share the information, and they agreed to it. As we move towards completing the survey by the end of August, the number of those set to lose the benefits is likely to increase,” an official said. The official said that 90% of the households that refused to provide information fall under Bescom’s jurisdiction. Only 87,81,590 door-to-door verifications have been completed across the State since its launch on July 1. The Gruha Jyothi scheme currently has 1.65 crore beneficiaries. While the deadline to complete the survey is August 31, the Energy Department is struggling to meet the target because of server issues and the limited number …

Punjab CM says Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana scheme has been expanded

Punjab CM says Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana scheme has been expanded

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Mohali, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said more pilgrimage sites have been included in the ‘Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana’ scheme under which the state government enables devotees to undertake free pilgrimage to several sacred sites in the country. Punjab CM says Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana scheme has been expanded Under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna, the chief minister said the Punjab Government will facilitate free pilgrimages to “Khatu Shyam Ji, Salasar Ji, Vrindavan Dham and Rishikesh from August 1, with the government bearing the entire cost, including transportation from devotees’ homes, boarding, lodging and return travel”. Earlier, the scheme enabled devotees to undertake free pilgrimages to Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Mandir, Bhagwan Valmiki Teerath Sthal, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Naina Devi Ji and some other sacred sites. On Thursday evening, Mann joined devotees at the grand “Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv De Naam” Bhajan Sandhya here. Describing Punjab as the sacred land of Gurus and saints, the Chief Minister said the state’s enduring traditions of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect are …

No cash in hand, aid for women with over 3 children in Delhi assistance scheme | Delhi News

No cash in hand, aid for women with over 3 children in Delhi assistance scheme | Delhi News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 02:51 AM IST The BJP government in the Capital moved a step closer to delivering its key poll promise in the last Assembly elections as the Cabinet on Tuesday cleared the ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ that offers a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to women from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). However, unlike similar schemes rolled out by several states, this one comes with a detailed set of eligibility conditions, exclusions and guidelines on how the assistance can be used. The scheme is expected to benefit about 17 lakh women in the city, according to officials. A budget allocation of Rs 5,110 crore was made for this scheme in the budget 2026-27. According to information shared by the Chief Minister’s Office, the scheme will cover eligible women between 21 and 60 years of age whose family income is up to Rs 2.50 lakh per annum. Women with more than three children won’t be able to avail the benefits. The eligible women will not get cash in hand. Rather, they can avail …

Centre releases Rs 266.64 crore under medical devices PLI scheme till FY25: JP Nadda

Centre releases Rs 266.64 crore under medical devices PLI scheme till FY25: JP Nadda

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The Centre has released Rs 266.64 crore as incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Medical Devices up to FY 2024-25, while Rs 209.80 crore has been disbursed under the Medical Device Parks Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.  In a written reply, Nadda said that of the Rs 209.80 crore released for medical device parks, Rs 177.98 crore has already been utilised. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

DDA housing scheme for corporates and govt staff: 25 per cent discount for 1,200 Narela flats | Delhi News

DDA housing scheme for corporates and govt staff: 25 per cent discount for 1,200 Narela flats | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 23, 2026 04:45 AM IST In an effort to make buying houses more affordable for working professionals, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced a 25 per cent discount for 1200 ready-to-move flats in north Delhi’s Narela, under a new scheme, with registrations set to start from Friday, the agency said on Wednesday. The discounted offering is the latest in a series of steps DDA has attempted to offload housing inventory in Narela, where it has struggled to find buyers for several years. The DDA’s newly launched scheme ‘Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026’ is targeted particularly at serving and retired government employees as well as professionals from the corporate, business and entrepreneurial sectors, an official said. Registration for the scheme will begin on July 24, while bookings will open from August 15 on a first come, first serve (FCFS) basis through the DDA Awaas Portal, officials said. The scheme covers 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats at Pocket-11, Sector A1-A4, Narela. After the discount, prices start at Rs 33.40 lakh …

Maharashtra begins rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiaries announced

Maharashtra begins rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiaries announced

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A list of 500 selected eligible beneficiaries from six districts has been issued. According to the statement from the CMO, the message (SMS) will be sent to the beneficiaries concerning Aadhaar authentication on their mobile phones. File | Photo Credit: ANI M Maharashtra government on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) began the rollout of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjamukti scheme, announcing the first 500 beneficiaries, against the backdrop of the birth anniversary of the Deputy Chief Minister of the State, late Ajit Pawar.  A list of 500 selected eligible beneficiaries from six districts has been issued. According to the statement from the CMO, the message (SMS) will be sent to the beneficiaries concerning the Aadhaar authentication on their mobile phones.  The said lists will be published at the village level in the Gram Panchayat, various executive cooperative society offices and the respective bank branches. Farmers are required to authenticate their Aadhaar based on their Aadhaar number or the specific number allocated to the farmers in the list. The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjamukti scheme, 2026, was announced …