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Defence Minister Opens 11-Acre Women's Excellence Centre

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.

2025 Debt Fund Returns: A Mixed Bag for Investors

Credit risk funds delivered stellar 10% returns in 2025, while long-term debt funds lagged at 2.8%. Experts suggest a barbell strategy for 2026. Discover the top-performing dynamic bond funds.

Maharashtra MGNREGA: Workers Double, Funds Up 4 Times

Maharashtra sees a massive surge in MGNREGA participation. Rural households in jobs cross 30 lakh, with central funds hitting ₹6,019 crore. Discover the scheme's new GRAM G avatar and its impact.

₹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

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.

SIF Assets Hit ₹2,932 Cr, Talent Shortage Bites

Specialized Investment Funds see rapid asset growth but face a severe shortage of managers skilled in short-selling, forcing mutual funds to poach from AIFs. Read the full analysis.

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.

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.

PFRDA's New NPS Platform to Channel Pension Funds into AIFs

PFRDA chairman S Ramann announces a dedicated NPS fund-of-funds platform to route pension money into AIFs, aiming to provide stable, long-term capital for India's private markets. Discover how this move will reshape domestic capital formation.

The Rise of Multi-Asset Allocation Funds in India

Multi-asset allocation funds offer diversification across equity, debt, and gold, helping Indian investors navigate market volatility. Discover their compelling benefits for long-term wealth creation.

Mid-Cap Fund Crisis: Active Managers Struggle

New data reveals 66% of active mid-cap funds underperform benchmarks. Explore whether investors should switch to passive strategies amid shrinking alpha opportunities in India's mutual fund market.

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