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Congress to Challenge AAP on MGNREGA Record in Punjab

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring pledges to take the fight for MGNREGA restoration to every corner of the state, accusing the AAP government of hiding its failures behind BJP's 'dictatorship'. Read more.

New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns

India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.

Saras Mela in Kanpur from January 4 to 6

Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.

₹127 Crore Released for Tamil Nadu Rural Local Bodies

The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and

AAP Lacks Majority in 9 Punjab Zila Parishads

AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.

Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal

Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.

AAP Wins Over 200 Zones in Punjab Rural Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party dominates Punjab's rural body elections, securing victory in 201 of 317 declared Zila Parishad zones. Read the full analysis of this political shift.

UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep

Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.

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