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India-Singapore Money Transfers Using Digital Payment System UPI Soon: Envoy
India and Singapore have completed technical preparations to link their fast payment systems UPI and PayNow to enable fund transfers between the two countries instantaneously and at low cost, a move which is aimed at benefitting migrant workers.
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Centre, States Must Expedite Registration Of Migrant Workers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Monday said the process of registration of migrant workers is "very slow" and it must be expedited so that benefit of various schemes can be extended to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dire Need For Mechanism To Register Migrants, Says Delhi High Court
There is a "dire need" for creating a mechanism to register migrant workers so that they are protected and benefits meant for them under various schemes are passed on to them, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Shramik Specials Not Regular Trains, Can Be Diverted, Extended To Benefit Migrants: Railways
The Railways defended itself today in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.
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Congress Seeking Benefit From Challenges Country Facing: Smriti Irani
The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of "seeking benefit from challenges" the country is facing currently, and said the opposition party is indulging in "political slander" which is "unfortunate but expected".
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Economic Package Announcement Show PM's "Sensitivity" Towards Poor: JP Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Thursday welcomed the announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the benefit of migrant workers.
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Finance Minister's Announcements Will Benefit Farmers, Migrant Workers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the announcements made by his government on Thursday to boost the economy will strengthen food security and credit to farmers as well as street vendors.
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IIT Gandhinagar, CPWD Collaborate For Welfare Of Migrant Labourers On Campus
IIT Gandhinagar has joined hands with Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to launch a series of welfare measures for the benefit of migrant laborers working in the construction projects at the Institute.
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10 Big Announcements In Finance Minister's Coronavirus Relief Package
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh-crore fiscal stimulus package to help the poor and migrants tackle the financial difficulties arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the 21-day nationwide lockdown that began the previous day. Announcing the relief package under PM Gareeb Kalyan Scheme, the financ...
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Proof Of Religion Needed For Applications Under Citizenship Law: Sources
Migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who wish to get the benefit of Citizenship Amendment Act, have to provide proof of their religious beliefs while applying for Indian citizenship, sources told NDTV.
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US To Deny Green Card, Citizenship To Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits
The administration of US President Donald Trump announced Monday new rules that aim to deny permanent residency and citizenship to migrants who receive food stamps, Medicaid and other public welfare.
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Migrant Status For Muslims Settling In Jammu Stirs Fresh Controversy
Ghulam Rasool Wani made Jammu his home 15 years ago when he was attacked by the militants and forced to leave the Kashmir Valley. Since then, it has been a struggle for Mr Wani to register himself as a migrant. He has made several trips to the commissioner's office after the state government allowed fresh registration of migrants a few months ago.
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France's Francois Hollande Says Finance, Welfare Sticking Points In European Union: UK Talks
French President Francois Hollande said that disputes over Britain's financial sector and London's call for a brake on benefits for migrants were the main sticking points at a European Union summit trying to work out a deal to help keep Britain in the bloc.
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David Cameron Seeks Quick Curbs On Migrant Benefits In 'Brexit' Talks
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday began talks pressing EU president Donald Tusk to allow the UK to immediately restrict benefits to EU migrants if Britain votes to stay in the bloc.
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David Cameron Wins Support On European Union Reform Plans From Hungary PM
Prime Minister David Cameron Thursday won broad backing from Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban for his EU reform proposals but not for his idea to freeze welfare benefits for EU migrants in Britain.
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India-Singapore Money Transfers Using Digital Payment System UPI Soon: Envoy
India and Singapore have completed technical preparations to link their fast payment systems UPI and PayNow to enable fund transfers between the two countries instantaneously and at low cost, a move which is aimed at benefitting migrant workers.
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Centre, States Must Expedite Registration Of Migrant Workers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Monday said the process of registration of migrant workers is "very slow" and it must be expedited so that benefit of various schemes can be extended to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dire Need For Mechanism To Register Migrants, Says Delhi High Court
There is a "dire need" for creating a mechanism to register migrant workers so that they are protected and benefits meant for them under various schemes are passed on to them, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Shramik Specials Not Regular Trains, Can Be Diverted, Extended To Benefit Migrants: Railways
The Railways defended itself today in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.
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Congress Seeking Benefit From Challenges Country Facing: Smriti Irani
The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of "seeking benefit from challenges" the country is facing currently, and said the opposition party is indulging in "political slander" which is "unfortunate but expected".
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Economic Package Announcement Show PM's "Sensitivity" Towards Poor: JP Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Thursday welcomed the announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the benefit of migrant workers.
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Finance Minister's Announcements Will Benefit Farmers, Migrant Workers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the announcements made by his government on Thursday to boost the economy will strengthen food security and credit to farmers as well as street vendors.
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IIT Gandhinagar, CPWD Collaborate For Welfare Of Migrant Labourers On Campus
IIT Gandhinagar has joined hands with Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to launch a series of welfare measures for the benefit of migrant laborers working in the construction projects at the Institute.
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10 Big Announcements In Finance Minister's Coronavirus Relief Package
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled a Rs 1.7 lakh-crore fiscal stimulus package to help the poor and migrants tackle the financial difficulties arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the 21-day nationwide lockdown that began the previous day. Announcing the relief package under PM Gareeb Kalyan Scheme, the financ...
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Proof Of Religion Needed For Applications Under Citizenship Law: Sources
Migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who wish to get the benefit of Citizenship Amendment Act, have to provide proof of their religious beliefs while applying for Indian citizenship, sources told NDTV.
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US To Deny Green Card, Citizenship To Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits
The administration of US President Donald Trump announced Monday new rules that aim to deny permanent residency and citizenship to migrants who receive food stamps, Medicaid and other public welfare.
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Migrant Status For Muslims Settling In Jammu Stirs Fresh Controversy
Ghulam Rasool Wani made Jammu his home 15 years ago when he was attacked by the militants and forced to leave the Kashmir Valley. Since then, it has been a struggle for Mr Wani to register himself as a migrant. He has made several trips to the commissioner's office after the state government allowed fresh registration of migrants a few months ago.
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France's Francois Hollande Says Finance, Welfare Sticking Points In European Union: UK Talks
French President Francois Hollande said that disputes over Britain's financial sector and London's call for a brake on benefits for migrants were the main sticking points at a European Union summit trying to work out a deal to help keep Britain in the bloc.
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David Cameron Seeks Quick Curbs On Migrant Benefits In 'Brexit' Talks
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday began talks pressing EU president Donald Tusk to allow the UK to immediately restrict benefits to EU migrants if Britain votes to stay in the bloc.
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David Cameron Wins Support On European Union Reform Plans From Hungary PM
Prime Minister David Cameron Thursday won broad backing from Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban for his EU reform proposals but not for his idea to freeze welfare benefits for EU migrants in Britain.
