Senior Congress leader Ashok Arora accuses the BJP-led Centre of dismantling MGNREGA by removing its legal work guarantee. The party announces a statewide agitation, including protests on Jan 11. Read more.
Indian lenders sanctioned ₹3,361.83 crore to 774 exporters under the new Credit Guarantee Scheme, boosting exports amid US tariff challenges. Scheme operational till March 2026.
Rajasthan ministers to hold chaupals & public meetings Jan 11-13 to explain VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA. BJP pushes support as Congress plans 45-day protest. Details here.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya details the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025. It boosts guaranteed rural employment to 125 days, uses tech for transparency, and aims for a modern, self-reliant rural India. Rea
Karnataka Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao slams state's VBG and Ram G Acts for lacking employment guarantee. He vows to strengthen MGNREGA if INDIA bloc wins. Read more.
Karnataka's Shuchi Programme 2025-26 expands menstrual hygiene support, switching from sanitary napkins to cups for nearly 2 million schoolgirls. Discover the impact of this public health upgrade.
Karnataka's cabinet resolves to fight the new VB-G RAM G Act in court, alleging it violates federal principles and rural rights. A statewide rally is planned. Read more.
Punjab Youth Congress chief Mohit Mohindra attacks BJP's Viksit Bharat law, calling it an attack on rural jobs & Punjab. Announces 5-day protest yatra from Jan 8.
Dharwad district achieves top rank in Karnataka for implementing state guarantee schemes, with direct benefits reaching 98% of beneficiaries. Learn about the impact and key figures.
Punjab BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth questions AAP govt's opposition to Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, which increases rural employment from 100 to 125 days. He accuses state of MGNREGA failures and corruption.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands Centre scrap the new VB-G RAM G Act, alleging it undermines rural jobs and panchayat powers. Calls for restoration of UPA-era MGNREGA.
Karnataka's Cabinet condemns the centralised G-RAM-G, calling it a blow to federalism. The state may launch its own rural employment guarantee scheme, risking Rs 3,720 crore in central funds. Read more.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts a survey doesn't disprove Congress's 'vote theft' claim against BJP. He defends the guarantee schemes and criticizes the opposition's narrative ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
From housing to healthcare, central government schemes are making a tangible difference in Telangana. Discover how initiatives like PMAY and Ayushman Bharat are empowering citizens.
A CAG audit reveals 85% of beneficiaries in Karnataka's mining districts don't know about the PMKKKY scheme, despite Rs 3,902 crore spent. Read about the awareness gaps and government's next steps.
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar announces all local body polls will be held together in 2026. The decision aims to streamline governance and ensure uniform development across the state.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma alleges Punjab govt failed to provide 100 days of MGNREGA employment, impacting lakhs of poor. He questions unspent funds and lack of social audits. Read the full story.
Sadashiva Hydra's environmental crusade in Honna Kiranagi has turned a desolate landscape into a thriving ecosystem, generating sustainable employment for over 1,000 MGNREGA workers. Discover this inspiring story of ecological restoration.
The Indian government keeps interest rates on popular small savings schemes like PPF, NSC, and SSY unchanged for Q1 FY25. Discover what this means for your investments.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to suspend the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Act, warning it dilutes MGNREGA's rights-based framework and burdens states. Read the full details.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends a fixed 3-5 year period for new welfare schemes and a 'one-in, one-out' policy to optimize state resources. Read the key proposals.
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.
Hubballi MLA Mahesh Tenginakai accuses Karnataka govt of cheating people, demands to know where Gruha Lakshmi Scheme's Rs 5,000 crore vanished. Read the full story.
The Union Budget for FY26 may introduce a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund to ease bank lending, revive private investment, and tackle project delays in India's crucial infrastructure sector. Read more.
BJP and Congress clash over job guarantee schemes like MGNREGA and NYAY, creating confusion for voters. Explore the political promises and their impact on India's employment landscape. Read more.
Karnataka maintains a 2.9% GSDP debt despite guarantee schemes, says analyst. GST collections double national average. Learn how the model works and the challenges.