Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Aam Aadmi Party secures victory in Delhi's rural body elections, winning 5 of 11 seats. Analysis reveals BJP's growing influence and the critical lessons for AAP ahead of 2025.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda states alliance with BJP is 'difficult' for urban local body polls but will continue for Assembly & Lok Sabha. Read the latest Karnataka political news.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accuses AAP of power abuse in zila parishad elections, claiming manipulated results. Details on seat counts and allegations inside.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
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.
BJP's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
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
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP manipulated the rural mandate, calling their victory 'stolen glory'. Get the full political analysis here.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann repeatedly calls Akali Dal 'dinosaurs', claiming their political extinction. SAD hits back citing rural polls gains. Full analysis of Punjab's shifting political landscape.
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal highlights 580 seats with winning margins under 100 votes in Punjab rural polls, claiming it proves no official machinery misuse. Read the full analysis of the close contests.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's repeated 'dinosaurs' taunt at Akali Dal ignites political feud. Akalis cite rural poll gains as signs of revival. Full analysis inside.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.