National Food Security Act
Loan waivers no remedy, agriculture must be profitable for farmers: Swaminathan
Eminent scientist MS Swaminathan said the country should move from food security to 'nutritional security for all'.
No transparency in PDS, says study
60 per cent of ration shops routinely remain closed during working hours.
Government pulled up for laxity on food security
In his concurring judgment, Justice Ramana said the Act was made in furtherance of India’s commitment to multilateral treaties.
Rajasthan govt taunts villagers, paints ‘I am poor, receive food from state’ on homes
A villager said that even after they refused, the govt painted the message on their houses, after which they feel humiliated.
Declare penury publicly to avail BPL benefits
District admin in Dausa wants signboards outside houses for scheme.
Odisha: Man tries to end life after failing to get ration card
The people present nearby pulled him down and prevented him from committing suicide.
More uses of Aadhaar
Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi made this submission before a Bench of Chief justice J.S. Khehar and Justice N.V. Ramana.
Queue deaths: CM Mamata Banerjee pledges jobs to kin
Her announcement came during the Question Hour in the House.