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.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
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.
Gujarat's new grant policy for aided schools links funding to attendance but provides special relief for rural single-class institutions. Learn about the revised slabs and criteria.
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.
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.
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
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.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
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.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan pledges personal funds for library & computers, directs playground creation at a mega PTM in Palnadu. Over 5,000 attendees witness push for rural education transformation.
Gujarat State Examination Board announces CET for Jyanshakti Schools & CM Jyansetu Scholarship. Online registration has begun. Key dates, eligibility, and exam pattern explained.
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
Akshaya Patra Foundation launches a first-of-its-kind Morning Nutrition programme in Andhra Pradesh, targeting morning hunger for 49,000 government school children in Visakhapatnam. Learn about the initiative's impact and expansion plans.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Karnataka govt approves plan to transform 200 govt schools into integrated Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara scheme, aiming to boost quality and curb dropouts.
The UAE's Next Mastermind Awards Conference 2025 will celebrate pioneers transforming healthcare, aesthetics, wellness, and digital sectors. Learn about the event and its vision.
Karnataka's magnet school initiative aims to merge 450 low-enrollment schools in Mysuru, sparking protests from activists fearing 1,600 school closures. Government denies shutdown claims.
Parents in Ludhiana demand immediate action as Govt Primary School, Gobind Nagar, and Senior Secondary School operate without security guards, creating serious safety risks for students.
Delhi nursery admission process for 2026-27 academic year commences December 4, 2025. Check complete schedule, important dates and application guidelines for private schools.
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar mandates the removal of encroachments, including religious sites, from government schools. Strict action warned against officials for non-compliance.
TCS and SAP strengthen their 20-year partnership with new 5-year deal focused on AI-powered IT transformation, cloud services and accelerated innovation for global enterprises.