The BJP government in Delhi approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing economic support to eligible women in the national capital, with Rs 5,100 crore disbursed by the Centre for its launch. Under this scheme, women with an annual income of less than ₹2.5 lakh will receive Rs 2,100 assistance, excluding those employed in government jobs, paying income tax, or already receiving government pension. The scheme was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by Rekha Gupta, according to Union Minister JP Nadda.
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Kathua killings: Jammu & Kashmir LG orders probe; a terror act, says Union minister Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the involvement of militants in the deaths of three civilians in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, triggering protests and a shutdown. Victims Darshan Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Varun Singh were found in Ishu canal after going missing on their way to a marriage ceremony. Union home secretary Govind Mohan has arrived in Jammu to assess the security situation in the region following the tragic killings. Full Article
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