The Goa state cabinet has approved amendments to the Panchayat Raj Act, allowing MLAs and ZP members to attend gram sabhas with voting rights only if they are members. The bill also clarifies the panchayat secretary's authority and protects certain buildi
Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar urged DSPs to ensure effective supervision of juvenile cases, emphasizing care & compassion. Over 65 officers trained on JJ & POCSO Acts with UNICEF & CNLU. Learn how Gram Katchahris can resolve minor disputes.
The new Digital India Act and Data Protection Act 2023 raise crucial questions about privacy, consent, and government access. Here's what every Indian needs to know about their digital rights now.
Dimapur Congress chief Kutoho Chishi warns the VB-GRAM-G Act threatens rural jobs. A 45-day campaign of protests begins to defend the employment guarantee scheme. Join the movement.
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Opposition Leader Tikaram Jully accuses Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma of betraying rural democracy by backing the VB-G RAM G Act. Read the full story of the political clash.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of spreading misinformation on Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act, defends new scheme as corruption-free. Congress launches nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 8.
The BJP plans a massive rural outreach next week to defend its new job guarantee law, countering Congress protests. Key states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Kerala are in focus ahead of Assembly elections.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
Samsung unveils Freestyle+ AI smart TV projector, LG launches Gram AI laptops, and Lenovo debuts Idea Tab Plus in this week's gadget roundup. Stay updated on the latest in consumer tech!
Kansuha Khurd villagers publicly question MP Ravneet Bittu on VB-GRAM G, the law replacing MGNREGA. They demand written answers before the Jan 6 gram sabha, citing fears over funding and rights.
An 80-year-old British-era building in Neralage, Davanagere, is now a modern library with 3600 books, computers, and a TV room, fostering a strong reading culture. Discover this rural transformation!
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' on Jan 3, 2026, demanding the withdrawal of the VB GRAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law.
Mingni Khera villagers in Hisar, tired of official inaction, clean contaminated water tanks themselves. Read how local bodies stepped up to avert a health crisis.
Women in Malavalli taluk are now leading sanitation services in 22 gram panchayats, managing door-to-door waste collection and driving cleanliness initiatives. Discover how this change is shaping public health.
Mandya CEO KR Nandini mandates all gram panchayats to establish proper record archives by Jan 31, 2026, following missing files. The move aims to strengthen document management and support e-governance. Read more.
Residents of Chundari and Pachhipala in Ajmer staged separate protests against shifting key facilities, warning of larger agitation over safety and accessibility concerns. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
Karnataka's gram panchayats battle a massive resource crunch due to a lack of central funds and elected local bodies, stalling grassroots governance. Read the full analysis.
Jharkhand Education Project Council launches Gram Shiksha Sangam, a community-driven initiative to keep children reading during winter vacations and build foundational literacy.
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
Over 6,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka face a severe financial crunch after being denied over Rs 2,100 crore in devolved funds for the current fiscal year. Learn about the impact on local governance.
Karnataka government exempts 30x40 sqft residential buildings in rural gram panchayat areas from mandatory occupancy certificates. Move aims to ease administrative burden and speed up service connections.
Rajasthan State Election Commission announces key dates for Panchayati Raj electoral rolls. Draft list on Jan 29, final publication Feb 25. Get the latest guidelines for enumerator appointments.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
Check today's gold rates across major Indian cities. Chennai's 24K gold is highest at ₹13,691/g. Get the latest 22K & 18K prices for Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata & more.
Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das alleges the state's new PESA rules violate the 1996 Act's spirit, raising concerns over tribal rights and resource control. Read the full controversy.
Silver prices in India witnessed a sharp fall on December 30, trading at ₹240 per gram. Check the latest silver rate in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and other major cities.
Today's gold rates vary across major Indian cities, with Chennai recording the highest price for 24K gold. Get the latest per-gram rates for 22K and 18K gold in your city.