Congress: New Act Shifts MGNREGA Burden to States
Congress leader Vijay Inder Singla alleges the Centre is weakening MGNREGA by changing its funding model to a 40:60 cost-sharing ratio, placing a heavy burden on states. Read the full story.
Congress leader Vijay Inder Singla alleges the Centre is weakening MGNREGA by changing its funding model to a 40:60 cost-sharing ratio, placing a heavy burden on states. Read the full story.
Vasundhara Raje criticizes Congress for opposing renaming of employment scheme to G Ram G. She says Ram is life for BJP. Read the full political row.
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.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
West Bengal's TMC government renames Karmashree scheme to Mahatma-Shree in response to Centre's VB-G RAM G Bill, which removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment guarantee scheme. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav criticizes Congress leaders for not visiting Ayodhya's Ram Temple and opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill. Read the full political analysis.
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.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticises the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, calling it an ideological assault on rural employment. Read more.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a sixth special session in January to oppose VB G RAM G scheme. The AAP government's reliance on special sittings, a practice born from a 2022 standoff with the Governor, now replaces regular sessions, drawing Opposition
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warns the VB-G RAM G law will severely impact India's poor. She highlights MGNREGA's 20-year success as a vital safety net. Read more on this critical policy debate.
Opposition parties held a 12-hour dharna in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA. Read about the heated debate and accusations of bulldozing legislation.
Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends changes, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Karmashree scheme will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA. She highlights Bengal's 95 social security schemes.
Actor Ram Kapoor opens up about his 55kg weight loss journey, battling type-2 diabetes, and his mindset shift. Discover his inspiring health transformation story.
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the artist behind the world's tallest Statue of Unity, passed away at 100. Remembering his iconic works and legacy. Read more.
Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind the world's tallest Statue of Unity, passed away at his Noida home. He was 100. Read about his iconic legacy.
Padma Bhushan awardee and legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, passed away on December 17. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
A Bengaluru-based artist's sacred artwork is set for the grand unveiling at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on January 22. Discover the story behind this divine creation.
A global memory shortage driven by AI demand is pushing up RAM costs, forcing smartphone makers to hike prices across all segments. Find out how this affects your next upgrade.
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.
Former BJP MP and key Ayodhya Ram Temple figure Ram Vilas Vedanti passed away in Rewa. CM Yogi Adityanath calls it an 'irreparable loss'. Read the full story.
Rajya Sabha member Kartikeya Sharma meets Civil Aviation Minister to expedite Ambala Civil Enclave Airport and push for aviation training infrastructure in Haryana for jobs and regional growth.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
Ram Vilas Vedanti, a two-time BJP MP and pivotal figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, has passed away. His life was marked by ideological commitment and a key role in the Ayodhya dispute.
Former MP and senior Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader Ram Vilas Vedanti died in Rewa on Monday. His health deteriorated during a Ramkatha event. Read the full story for details.
Former BJP MP and key Ram Janmabhoomi movement figure Ram Vilas Vedanti passed away in Rewa. CM Yogi Adityanath calls it an irreparable loss to Sanatan Dharma. Read the full story.