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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicRelief fund

Topic: relief fund

Donations to PM CARES allowed under CSR, but not to states or CMs: Corporate ministry 

A set of FAQs released by the ministry clarified that contributions to the PM CARES fund and ex-gratia payment to casual workers come under CSR spending.

Centre approves Covid-19 emergency package for states & UTs, funds to be released in phases

The Health Ministry said the package will be implemented in three phases over the next four years, with funds for the first phase already released.

PM CARES gets Rs 6,500 crore donation in a week, 3 times more than what PMNRF got in 2 yrs 

Besides dealing with public health emergencies like Covid-19, PM CARES will also be used to fund research, ramp up healthcare and pharma facilities.

Modi govt needs to open the JAM for public contributions. PM Care alone can’t deliver

With the Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile trinity, not just the Indian government can deliver coronavirus-related relief efficiently, but even citizens can help others.

On Camera

Poll loss in Bodoland is a wake up call to BJP in Assam. How Zubeen’s death puts CM Himanta in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.