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Telangana launches Stree Ride, women earn livelihood through driving

The initiative aims at training and employing women as drivers and riders in the transportation and mobility sector, making transport safer and more inclusive

‘Views do not align regarding Tamil Nadu’: K Annamalai’s letter after quitting BJP

K Annamalai, who quit the BJP on Friday, said his goals are bigger and that he would launch a new political party with an inclusive agenda and fight the next polls in Tamil Nadu

Jewar airport, Heritage city & more: The key projects driving YEIDA's Master Plan 2041

With an eye on the future, YEIDA's Masterplan 2041 is set to revolutionize the vicinity of the upcoming Noida International Airport. This bold strategy aims to craft a prominent global destination, inclusive of an airport city, a unique investment zone, a state-of-the-art Olympic Park for athletic events, and a vibrant international film city.

Cooperate during voter list revision exercise, people in Koppal urged

The voter list revision exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate, error-free and inclusive electoral rolls, says Deputy Commissioner

Prez Murmu inaugurates tribal innovation initiatives at national ITDA conclave

President Murmu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure inclusive development and said tribal communities must remain central to India’s journey

TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor

Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from party supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said on Wednesday, amid deepening turmoil within the opposition party following its electoral defeat in West Bengal.The announcement came as the TMC grappled with its most serious internal crisis since losing power, with a large section of its legislators openly rebelling against the party leadership and seeking a reorganisation of the legislature wing.Also read: TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meetingThe political churn was visible on Wednesday when Hakim, along with TMC MLAs Nayana Bandyopadhyay, Ashok Deb and Kunal Ghosh, attended an administrative review meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna, a development that added a fresh dimension to the ongoing unrest within the party, PTI reported.The attendance of several leaders considered close to Banerjee at the government meeting came even as the party's legislative wing appeared headed for an unprecedented split.Rebels stake claim to legislature leadershipHours earlier, 58 dissident TMC MLAs formally extended support to expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the new leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, according to PTI.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by fellow rebel MLA Sandipan Saha and other dissident legislators, met the Speaker and submitted letters of support purportedly signed by 58 MLAs.The rebel faction also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders, and Raghunathganj MLA Akhruzzaman as the chief whip.Ritabrata Banerjee, Khan and Saha were also present at the chief minister's administrative review meeting later in the day.The developments followed a gathering of dissident legislators at the Assembly earlier on Wednesday. Significantly, none of the MLAs who attended the rebels' meeting had participated in Mamata Banerjee's dharna in central Kolkata on Tuesday, highlighting the growing divide between the party leadership and the dissident bloc.Also read: TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in BengalPolitical signals from administrative meetingsSeveral leaders identified with the Kalighat leadership, including Hakim, Bandyopadhyay, Deb and Ghosh, skipped the Assembly meeting and instead attended the Nabanna review meeting.The latest development comes days after senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering speculation over shifting political equations within the opposition camp after the assembly election setback.Political observers told PTI that with another set of TMC leaders attending Wednesday's meeting, the line between administrative engagement and political messaging was becoming increasingly blurred in West Bengal's evolving post-election landscape.The BJP government has maintained that such meetings are inclusive administrative exercises. During the previous TMC regime, BJP leaders had often alleged that opposition legislators were excluded from official review meetings.Soon after assuming office, Adhikari announced that opposition MPs and MLAs would be invited to government programmes and district-level administrative review meetings.Also read: TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbingParty debates participationReacting to the participation of TMC legislators in such meetings last week, Kunal Ghosh had said the matter was being discussed within the party."We are not in favour of boycotting administrative meetings called by the state government. But when our party workers are being assaulted and rendered homeless in post-poll violence, we need to think twice before attending such meetings. Our party is also discussing whether we should continue participating in these meetings or not," he had said.The ongoing turmoil comes against the backdrop of the TMC's crushing assembly election defeat and growing uncertainty over the party's future leadership structure.

Telangana represents self-respect and inclusive development, says Minister Azharuddin

'Saw potential in a young worker': DKS thanks Gandhi family ahead of swearing-in

Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar expressed deep gratitude to the Gandhi family for their pivotal role in his political career. He vowed to work with sincerity and commitment to build a progressive, inclusive, and prosperous Karnataka, drawing inspiration from Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Chief Minister Vijay promises inclusive and corruption-free government

The TVK government will never compromise on secularism, State rights, sharing of river water, or social justice, he says at a public meeting organised to thank the voters of Tiruchi East, from where he was elected to the Assembly, besides Perambur in Chennai

Chief Minister Vijay promises inclusive and corruption-free government

The TVK government will never compromise on secularism, State rights, sharing of river water, or social justice, he says at a public meeting organised to thank the voters of Tiruchi East, from where he was elected to the Assembly, besides Perambur in Chennai

INDIA bloc likely to meet in Delhi on June 8 to discuss strategy, reinforce unity

The last official meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) was held in New Delhi in 2024, ahead of the Lok Sabha election.

Several migrant children fail to get school admission due to lack of Aadhaar cards

Accessibility to schools, lack of information about schools in their neighbourhood, and ignorance among migrant parents about the importance of educating their children are other reasons for the denial of education to migrant children, says Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development office-bearer

NSE Social Stock Exchange gets CSR boost as MCA clears corporate funding route. Check details

India's Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is set to receive a fresh boost after the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) permitted companies to route a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure through the platform. The change is expected to widen funding avenues for non-profit organisations and strengthen transparency and accountability in the social impact ecosystem.The MCA has amended Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, to recognise investments in certain Social Stock Exchange instruments as an eligible CSR activity. As per a Gazette Notification issued on May 27, 2026, "subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange" has now been added to the list of approved CSR activities.The amendment allows companies to allocate up to 10% of their total annual CSR budget towards not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) registered on the Social Stock Exchange through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments.The Social Stock Exchange serves as a dedicated platform that connects social enterprises and NPOs with donors, investors and other funding sources. Unlike conventional stock exchanges, where investments are made with the expectation of financial returns, the SSE is designed to facilitate measurable social impact.According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the latest policy change could help scale up social financing in India by providing corporates with a regulated and disclosure-based channel to support impact-focused organisations. The exchange said the framework is expected to enhance transparency, credibility and the overall reach of funding within the social sector.The idea of a Social Stock Exchange was first outlined by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the 2019 Budget, with the aim of bringing capital markets closer to the masses while advancing inclusive growth and financial inclusion.With the amendment now in place, companies can incorporate SSE-based contributions into their CSR programmes through a structured and regulated mechanism. NSE said the move is likely to improve funding access for verified NPOs, strengthen governance and disclosure standards, encourage outcome-oriented philanthropy and foster greater trust and accountability across the social impact landscape.Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE, described the amendment as a significant development for India's social sector. He said the provision would enable corporates to channel CSR funds through a transparent, regulated and impact-driven platform, helping improve trust, accountability and access to capital for social enterprises.The MCA notification has come into effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

MSMEs are the true engines of inclusive and holistic development: CS

TDP leverages technology in organising hybrid Mahanadu

Party conceptualises the hybrid architecture under the guidance of its national working president Nara Lokesh to make participation more inclusive, scalable and cost-efficient, while enabling real-time engagement from across the State

Explained: What Is The Yogi Model And Why Is It Being Adopted Across States?

The softest and less-discussed cornerstone of the Yogi Model is inclusive welfare and a very targeted direct benefit delivery

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan’s mention of caste surname while taking oath invites criticism from Congress leader

Congress leader Jinto John says ‘a Congress that doesn’t carry the baggage of caste is a lot more inclusive’

Philanthropy Asia Alliance mobilised $615 million to support over 300 projects in climate action, healthcare, inclusive growth

The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy to support the safe expansion of nuclear energy.