The Assam government's 'Aponar Apon Ghar' scheme provides subsidies up to Rs 2.5 lakh on housing loans for permanent residents with family income not exceeding Rs 20 lakh, aiming to make home ownership accessible.
The Trump administration is creating a national list of eligible voters by compiling state-by-state citizenship data, a move that has alarmed voting rights advocates. The initiative, stemming from an executive order, aims to restrict mail-in ballots and could lead to Americans being removed from voter rolls without recourse.
England coach Steve Borthwick plans to rest captain Maro Itoje for the summer Tests against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina. This decision hinges on the availability of other second-row players, George Martin and Alex Coles, who must emerge unscathed from their weekend matches. Itoje's potential rest acknowledges his demanding year, including captaining the Lions and personal loss, and his extensive Test minutes over the past decade.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, potentially resolving a legal battle over his college eligibility due to sports betting violations. The Big 12 Conference opposed his eligibility, while the NCAA appealed a court ruling. Sorsby admitted to placing numerous bets.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence has expanded its national service program to include children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the country. Successful applicants can serve up to five years, receive monthly incentives up to QAR 7,000, and gain career and residency benefits.
Jeongeup City has significantly lowered the eligibility requirements for its youth student loan credit recovery support program, removing the previous one-year residency requirement. Now, any young person aged 18-45 registered as a resident in Jeongeup can apply for up to 1 million won to help with initial loan payments or early repayment.
One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten may have breached Section 44 of the Australian Constitution due to his family company's contracts with Snowy Hydro. Constitutional expert Prof Anne Twomey suggests a potential disqualification, referencing precedent from the Bob Day case, though Whitten's argument for eligibility is considered strong.
The Supreme Court will examine if a married daughter's son is eligible for compassionate employment under a scheme for project-affected persons in Chhattisgarh, after a petitioner challenged the state's denial despite familial eligibility.
US judge rejects Democrats' request to block Trump's voter eligibility order
Ulsan City's senior voucher taxi service saw a 4.5-fold increase in monthly usage, exceeding 10,000 trips after lowering the age eligibility from 85 to 80. The expansion, implemented on February 1st, particularly benefited the newly included 80-84 age group, which accounted for over half of the total usage in April.
Spain continues its tennis dominance with teenage sensation Rafael Jodar joining seeded players at the French Open. This success is traced back to dictator Franco's infrastructure investment in the 1970s and a coaching philosophy emphasizing mental fortitude and suffering, a legacy passed down from champions like Nadal and Alcaraz.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic competitions, suggesting rules might have been changed to target her after her maternity break. The court urged the government to form an expert panel to assess her fitness for the Asian Games trials.
A revised charter for the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, proposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to include anti-vaccine allies and focus on vaccine risks, has been withdrawn due to an administrative error. This follows a federal judge's injunction against Kennedy's previous attempts to alter the committee's composition and vaccine recommendations.
West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari-led government has ended religion-based schemes and scrapped the state OBC list, citing a Calcutta High Court judgment. A new panel will determine quota eligibility. Benefits under the 'Annapurna' scheme and free bus travel for women were approved.
West Bengal government has raised the upper age limit for state government job recruitment across Group A, B, C, and D posts to 41, 44, and 45 years respectively, effective May 11, 2026.
Jon Rahm settles dispute with DP World Tour, securing eligibility for 2027 Ryder Cup; Captain Luke Donald welcomes resolution, citing Rahm's value to the European team.
Q Manivannan, a Green Party MSP elected on a student visa set to expire by year-end, sparks debate over eligibility for Scottish Parliament, with opponents questioning their ability to serve the full term and the party defending the unanimous rule change allowing non-UK citizens with limited leave to remain to stand for election.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has formally responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's notice. She asserts her eligibility to return to competitive wrestling from January 1, 2026. Phogat claims she has official confirmation from the International Testing Agency. She intends to compete in the ongoing Senior Open Ranking Tournament. Phogat denies anti-doping rule violations and allegations regarding selection trials.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat asserts her eligibility for the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, despite the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stance. WFI claims she must complete disciplinary proceedings and adhere to a mandatory notice period for retired athletes. Phogat argues she informed United World Wrestling of her intent to resume competition, but the federation remains unconvinced.
The Centre has clarified that transgender individuals, regardless of marital status, are ineligible for surrogacy services under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. This ruling came after Kerala inquired about a legally recognized transgender woman married to a man seeking surrogacy. The law currently restricts eligibility to specific categories of intending couples and women.
Apple now requires proof of eligibility from US customers who purchase products online at discounted education rates, which also apply to the Apple Watch for the first time. According to a new pop-up message displayed on Apple's education webstore, Apple is directing students, parents, and teachers to verify their status via Unidays' third-party verification service […]
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reportedly met WADA's six-month notice requirement for returning athletes, according to sources. Despite this, her comeback is facing scrutiny over registration issues and a whereabouts failure. Her eligibility for upcoming events, including the Asian Games, remains uncertain due to these controversies and selection policies.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
