BJP MLC Allegedly Harassed at Vijayapura Toll Plaza
BJP MLC Keshav Prasad was allegedly harassed & held up for an hour at Hitnalli tollgate on NH 50. The incident sparked outrage, leading to police intervention. Read the full details.
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New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Gujarat gets 9 roads, 12 bridges under PMGSY this year
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Rs 94 Crore Released for Uttarakhand Rural Bodies
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
₹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
XLRI & NABARD Launch XCITE Rural Business Incubation Centre
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
CAG Finds Shortcomings in Rural Electrification Scheme
A CAG report reveals significant shortcomings in the DDUGJY rural electrification scheme. Discover the key findings and their impact on India's power infrastructure goals. Read the full analysis.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
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.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
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.
Darshan Murder Trial: Victim's Parents Appear in Court
The trial in the Renukaswamy murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has commenced. Key witnesses, the victim's parents, testified in Bengaluru court on December 4. Read the latest updates.
Chouhan Introduces New Rural Employment Bill in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Ex-CUDA President, Family Die in Karnataka Road Mishap
Tragic road accident claims lives of former CUDA president and two family members in Karnataka's Chitradurga district. Details on the crash and investigation.
Chitradurga man arrested for raping his two minor daughters
A man in Chitradurga was arrested for allegedly raping his 11 and 14-year-old daughters. The girls are now under CWC care. Read the full details of this shocking POCSO Act case.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Nijalingappa's Chitradurga home gets Rs 1.2cr restoration
Karnataka government begins restoring former CM S Nijalingappa's residence in Chitradurga into a memorial. The Rs 1.2 crore project preserves original architecture using traditional materials. Discover this heritage revival!
Karnataka Challenges Rajasthan in Wedding Tourism
Karnataka launches ambitious plan to capture destination wedding market with heritage sites and diverse landscapes. State targets Rs 6,000 crore annual revenue from wedding tourism sector.
Karnataka Challenges Rajasthan in Destination Wedding Market
Karnataka launches ambitious plan to capture destination wedding market worth $1.9 billion. Heritage sites like Chitradurga fort and diverse landscapes to compete with Jaipur and Udaipur. Read how the state plans to transform its tourism economy.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
₹500 Crore for Meghalaya Village Electrification
Meghalaya CM announces ₹500 crore central grant for village electrification, engineering college revenue scheme, and Shillong airport expansion. Key developments for the state's growth.
Court acquits Murugha Mutt seer in Pocso case
Chitradurga court acquits Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in 2022 Pocso case. Two others also cleared. State plans to appeal verdict. Details inside.
Chitradurga Seer Acquitted in POCSO Case
Chitradurga seer cleared in first POCSO case, maintains silence after verdict. Details on the acquittal and temple tributes following court decision. Read full story.
Karnataka Seer Acquitted in POCSO Case After 2 Years
Shivamurthy Murugha Sharana, head of Murugha Mutt, cleared of POCSO charges by Karnataka court. Landmark verdict ends 2-year legal battle. Read full details.
Auto Driver Self-Immolates After Police Argument
An autorickshaw driver in Chitradurga attempted suicide by self-immolation following a drunken driving argument with police. He sustains 50% burns as association demands compensation.
Rural Economy Fuels Mutual Fund Expansion in India
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
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