West Bengal moves SC against release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict
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Summary
The development comes weeks after the Delhi high court ordered the release of the 72-year-old convict.
Key Facts
TypeNotification
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedThursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-In
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups
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