China's social safety programme being used to suppress dissent, says US researcher

Dec 19, 2020

Beijing [China], December 19 : China's social safety net programme, known as dibao, is increasingly being used as a tool to suppress dissent in...

Tamil Nadu expands social safety net, CM Stalin announces additional Rs 2,000 special assistance

Mar 03, 2026

In a significant expansion of the state's welfare umbrella, Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa announced on Tuesday that the government is widening its financial...

US House approves Biden's USD 1.75 trillion social, climate spending bill

Nov 19, 2021

Washington [US], November 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives on Friday approved President Joe Biden's USD 1.75 trillion social safety net and climate...

Telangana govt introduces 'Aasara' pension for poor

Sep 30, 2022

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 : As a part of its welfare measures and social safety net strategy, the Telangana government has introduced the...

UAE launches 'Youth Social Missions Programme'

Jul 01, 2025

The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has launched the "Youth Social Missions Programme" to prepare Emirati youth for participation in UAE-led social missions around the...

Odisha CM launches road safety 'Rakshak' programme

Nov 10, 2021

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 11 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a road safety initiative "Rakshak", a first responder training programme...