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Says Workers Are Driving Force Of Devpt, Govt Committed To Their Welfare

Actor Vijay's new party, TVK, has made a significant electoral impact in Tamil Nadu with a welfare-focused manifesto. Promising women's safety, youth employment, and transparent governance through technology, TVK challenges established parties. Key initiatives include monthly aid for women, free LPG, and skill development programs, aiming to reshape the state's political landscape.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ShaktiShree mobile app for girl students to report harassment in higher education institutions. The app, part of the ShaktiShree initiative, aims to enhance safety and empowerment. The CM also released Internship Guidelines to integrate academic learning with real-world exposure, emphasizing education as a top priority with a significant budget allocation.

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.

India and New Zealand have signed a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact's potential to boost economic growth and cooperation across various sectors.

In a bold move towards progress, Bihar's chief secretary has taken a closer look at advancements in four districts impacted by Maoist activities. With the region now officially Maoist-free, the emphasis shifts to developing essential infrastructure such as roadways and mobile towers, ensuring streamlined permissions to elevate connectivity.

UK visa fees are set to rise for travellers, students, and skilled workers from April 8, 2026. This increase affects standard visitor visas, longer-term visas, and student and worker applications. The UK government states this is to modernise the immigration system. Indian applicants will see a significant impact. Planning finances and applying early is advised for those pursuing UK dreams.

UK visa costs are set to increase from April 8, 2026, as announced by the British High Commission in India. These changes aim to streamline and digitize the immigration system, ensuring a secure and efficient service. Specific visa categories, including Visit, Study, and Work visas, will see price adjustments, with no cap on application numbers.

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

From exam aspirants to IT professionals, and delivery personnel to women workers, schemes focus on creating accessible, well- equipped spaces for work, study and rest

The UK government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal with the EU that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study and work in the bloc, a government spokesman said on Saturday. The opposition Labour Party has also ruled out the possibility of an EU-wide scheme, saying it would "seek to improve the UK's working relationship with the bloc within its red lines -- "no return to the single market, customs union or free movement".

Jharkhand's Finance Minister has pointed fingers at the central government for a monumental tax and grant shortfall of Rs 13,000 crore, resulting in a concerning 81% revenue collection rate in the state. Compounding this issue, delays in the Nal Jal Yojna have been linked to insufficient funding from the Centre.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana-2024' and two mobile learning school buses for construction workers' children. During the Sunday event at his official residence, he highlighted ongoing governmental efforts towards youth welfare and educational equity through the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board's initiatives, shared on X.

As Assam gears up for the 2026 elections, a transformative redistricting in 2023 has reshaped the political scene, altering voter demographics in unexpected ways. With reduced influence from immigrant Muslim communities, the rise of indigenous and tribal voters could tip the scales in favor of the BJP and its partners.

The BJP-led government in the state will give youths mobile connections to connect with them ahead of the 2017 assembly elections. The ‘digital Goa plan’ is directed at those between the age of 18 and 35.