Maharashtra govt rules out further extension for e-KYC under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Act before Dec 31 to avoid payment pause.
Top Congress leaders held a crucial CWC meeting in Delhi to strategize against the government's replacement of MGNREGA. The huddle also addressed Bihar poll defeat and internal reforms.
India and New Zealand seal a swift FTA, the Centre plans a ₹1.3 trillion rail safety outlay, and J&J faces a record $1.56 billion fine. Dive into the key data stories of the week.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announces a Rs 30 crore 'Atal Kavya Smarak' memorial and 'Atal Loktantra Upvan' garden in Jaipur on Vajpayee's birth anniversary. Details on Good Governance Day and Rozgar Mela inside.
Balgavde villagers in Sangli oppose the cutting of over 5,700 trees for a 5MW solar farm under a state scheme, alleging broken promises and planning NGT appeal. Read more.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
A 21-year-old MA History student at Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College in Daltonganj attempted self-harm to protest irregular classes. NPU VC orders probe into the incident. Read the full story.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
BJP accuses former J&K CM Omar Abdullah of ridiculing faith over remarks on renamed rural job scheme VB-G RAM G. Sparks political row over nomenclature and legacy.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a reduction in cooperative loan interest from 11.5% to 6% for small farmers. Read how the state subsidy will aid agriculture.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, saying it strengthens rural job guarantees to 125 days with a ₹1.51 lakh crore fund. Read more.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing MGNREGA. He details how the new Bill dismantles the rural job guarantee's core principles. Read the full analysis.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protshana Yojana expands, now covering 14,000 UG students with Rs 10,000 yearly. Read about revised guidelines and new age limits.
A solidarity march in Varanasi condemned the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh, burning an effigy of PM Mohammad Yunus. Protesters called for India to sever ties and take military action. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh is constructing eight hostels for working women, with most set for completion in 2026. The state has also proposed seven more facilities. Learn about the funding and locations here.
Odisha's steering committee met to strategise Mukhyamantri Bus Seva reforms, focusing on SHG integration, fare revisions, and route optimisation for better connectivity. Read the key decisions.
A joint adalat in Thiruvananthapuram resolved 53 complaints and registered 4 new FIRs. NCW member Delina Khongdup highlighted new 'Mahila Jan Sunvani' hearings for prompt redressal.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana will resume shortly after resolving issues. He also addressed Ladki Bahin payouts, farmer loans, and local demands during Ahilyanagar campaign.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a special Vidhan Sabha session in January 2025 to challenge the Centre's revised MGNREGA rules and the Agniveer scheme, citing financial burden and injustice to the poor.
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
Mahila Congress workers led by Reena Borasi Sethia clashed with police in Bhopal, demanding Minister Vijay Shah's ouster for his alleged derogatory statements against Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries. Read the full report.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launches Outbound Portability under Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana, enabling cashless treatment in other states. Over Rs 1200 crore transferred to beneficiaries.