Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on Dec 26 to promote VB-G Ram G, the revamped MGNREGA, ahead of its special assembly session to oppose the scheme. Details inside.
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of 'selective memory and falsehoods' over her criticism of the newly passed VB-G RAM G Act. Get the full details on the parliamentary showdown.
HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi warns of quitting Union & Bihar cabinets if denied Rajya Sabha berth. Tensions rise in NDA over 5 upcoming RS vacancies from Bihar. Read the full story.
BJP's new working president Nitin Nabin is likely to resign as Bihar MLA after being sounded for a Rajya Sabha seat. Get the latest political developments here.
TMC MPs hold a 12-hour dharna as Rajya Sabha passes the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. Get the latest on the parliamentary protest and the bill's details.
The Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with a high productivity rate of 111%. Key legislation was passed amid heated political debates. Read the full recap here.
The Winter Session of Parliament adjourned sine die on Dec 19, 2025. Key legislation, including a bill to open the civil nuclear sector to private players, was passed in 15 sittings. Read the full recap.
The VB-G RAM G Bill secures Parliament's approval, sparking Opposition protests and demands for parliamentary committee scrutiny. Get the latest details on the political standoff.
The Lok Sabha passed the landmark VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after a marathon debate, paving the way to replace the MGNREGA scheme. The Rajya Sabha is set to take up the debate next. Read the full details.
India's Parliament has passed the landmark SHANTI Bill, permitting private sector participation in nuclear energy. This move aims to boost clean power generation and energy security. Read the full story for details.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami spar over the Centre's move to rename MGNREGA. Stalin accuses EPS of siding with BJP, while EPS defends his stance. Read the full political showdown.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Praveen Kumar Jogannagari left his Cognizant job after 15 years, won a gram panchayat ward post with over 75% votes in Telangana, and is now Upa Sarpanch. Read his inspiring political journey.
A food safety raid in Bingawan uncovered 1,240 bags of gram illegally coloured with toxic industrial dye Auramine. Read about the major crackdown on food adulteration.
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.
A shocking cyber fraud case emerges in Maharashtra as a small village with 1,500 people registers over 27,000 births in three months. Authorities launch a probe into the massive data manipulation. Read the full details.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
The SHANTI Bill, passed by Lok Sabha, is scheduled for a four-hour debate in Rajya Sabha on December 18. Lok Sabha also holds a crucial discussion on air pollution. Get the latest updates.
Parliament approves historic amendment to raise FDI limit in insurance to 100%. The move promises greater insurance penetration, lower premiums, and job creation. Read the full story.
Silver prices in India surged sharply on December 17, reaching ₹208 per gram. Check the latest city-wise rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and more.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor opposes the VB-G RAM G Bill, citing removal of Gandhi's name, funding shift to states, and executive overreach as key flaws. Read his full critique.
Congress accuses BJP govt of illegal deforestation & fake Gram Sabhas for coal mining in Hasdeo. Minister denies charges, cites increased forest cover. Read the full story.
The Indian government introduces a landmark bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector. Learn about the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act and its potential impact.
Uttar Pradesh plans a commission to determine political backwardness in villages before panchayat elections, using a triple-test formula. Key details inside.
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
PM Modi's powerful address in Parliament on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary ignited a political firestorm. Get the full details on the heated debate and opposition's walkout.
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.