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PM SVANidhi Scheme: How Street Vendors Can Access Collateral-Free Loans Up To Rs 50,000
Oct 13, 2025 04:03 pm CST
The PM SVANidhi scheme offers working capital loans up to Rs 50,000 without collateral to street vendors across India. Launched in June 2020, the program includes benefits like 7% interest subsidy, digital payment cashbacks, and simplified application processes to support small entrepreneurs and promote financial independence.
11 Kg Silver Stolen from Delhi Man's Scooter During Roadside Altercation
Oct 13, 2025 03:42 pm CST
A 22-year-old Delhi resident became the victim of a clever theft when 11 kg of silver disappeared from his scooter's storage compartment following a brief roadside altercation near JPC Hospital in New Usmanpur. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects who allegedly engineered the confrontation as a distraction tactic.
Significant Underrepresentation of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh Senior Government Positions Revealed in Official Report
Oct 13, 2025 03:14 pm CST
A comprehensive report by the Madhya Pradesh OBC Welfare Commission reveals serious disparities in government employment representation, with OBCs constituting only 9.55% of Class I officers despite making up 45% of the state population. The study indicates approximately half of all sanctioned positions remain vacant, highlighting systemic inequalities across educational and employment sectors that have prompted recommendations for expanded reservation benefits.
Election Commission Schedules November 11 Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats Across India
Oct 13, 2025 03:12 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued official notifications for bye-elections in five Assembly constituencies across Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These elections, necessitated by MLA deaths and a disqualification, will be held on November 11 with results to be announced on November 14. The electoral process includes structured timelines for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals specific to each constituency.
Singapore-Based NRIs Respond to Summonses in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Oct 13, 2025 03:11 pm CST
Three Assamese expatriates from Singapore have appeared before Guwahati police regarding the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. More witnesses are expected to provide statements as investigators claim to have found a "definite angle" following viscera report analysis. Multiple arrests have been made, including the singer's manager and relatives, as authorities continue their probe into Garg's death during the North East India Festival in Singapore.
Delhi Court Frames Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 13, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A Delhi court has framed charges against RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi Yadav, and wife Rabri Devi in the IRCTC hotels corruption case. The charges relate to alleged irregularities during Lalu's tenure as Railway Minister, with accusations of awarding maintenance contracts in exchange for prime land. This development comes at a critical time for the RJD family, just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections.
Kolkata YouTuber and Minor Son Arrested for Sexual Assault and Blackmail of Police Officer's Daughter
Oct 13, 2025 02:25 pm CST
A YouTuber and his underage son from Kolkata have been arrested for sexually assaulting a police officer's minor daughter after blackmailing her with private photos taken without consent during social media video creation. The victim was repeatedly assaulted after being threatened that her compromising images would be distributed online if she reported the crime. Both suspects were presented before Basirhat Sub-divisional Court following their Sunday arrest.
TVK Official Arrested for Derogatory Comments Against Madras High Court Judge in Karur Stampede Case
Oct 13, 2025 02:19 pm CST
TVK functionary Nirmal Kumar has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody for making derogatory remarks about a Madras High Court judge regarding the Karur stampede tragedy that killed 41 people. The incident has escalated tensions between TVK, led by actor Vijay, and authorities, with ongoing investigations and legal challenges amid political accusations between TVK and the ruling DMK.
Gang-Rape Survivor's Father Condemns Mamata Banerjee's Comments on Women's Safety in West Bengal
Oct 13, 2025 02:11 pm CST
The father of a 23-year-old MBBS student who was gang-raped near a medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's controversial remarks about women leaving campus at night. While the Chief Minister claimed the incident happened at 12:30 am, police reports indicate it occurred at 8 pm. The survivor's father plans to return with his daughter to Odisha, stating "my daughter's life comes first, her career comes later." Four suspects have been arrested as West Bengal police promise justice.
Kerala High Court Dismisses Legal Challenge to Arundhati Roy's Book Cover Depicting Smoking
Oct 13, 2025 02:08 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has rejected a Public Interest Litigation against author Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Comes To Me' that claimed its cover depicting the author smoking violated tobacco advertising laws. The court noted that the publisher had already included an appropriate disclaimer and criticized the petitioner for failing to examine relevant materials before filing the case.