The Congress party announces a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, protesting against the Modi government's alleged weakening of the rural jobs scheme. Learn about their demands.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
The Indian National Congress announces a major 'Save MGNREGA' protest starting January 10, 2026, in three phases to protect the rural jobs scheme. Get the full details.
Civil society groups demand immediate restoration of MGNREGA, calling its replacement an attack on Dalit and Adivasi workers' dignity. Full story on the controversial new law.
Punjab's AAP govt passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, alleging threat to poor. Congress plans state-wide protests from Jan 8. Details inside.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
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.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
BJP criticizes Punjab's AAP government for a 50% shortfall in MGNREGA jobs, alleging it deprives the poor. The party demands immediate action and accountability.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Congress MLA Aruna Chaudhary corrected Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Sond for repeatedly linking MGNREGA only to Dalits. The special session also saw a young awardee honoured and a directive to cover heads.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar accuses AAP govt of creating Centre-state bitterness. He questions inaction on MGNREGA corruption & deteriorating law and order. Read the full story.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab Police arrest ZPSC president Mukesh Malaud in Delhi over old cases, sparking protests. Critics decry timing as state holds MGNREGA session. Read details.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals over 10,000 financial irregularities in Punjab's MGNREGA. State holds special Assembly session against new VB-G RAM G Act. Details inside.
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.
Govt data reveals less than 8% of MGNREGA families received the guaranteed 100 days of work in the last three years, with average employment at 50 days. SC/ST and women participation remains high. Read the full parliamentary committee findings.
Punjab's MGNREGA implementation lags behind national benchmarks, providing only 27 days of work per household. Analysis reveals gaps in employment, asset creation, and political pushback over scheme changes.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
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.