The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
The Indian National Congress has formed a coordination committee led by Ajay Maken to oversee the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' agitation, starting with district press conferences on January 10. Read more about the planned protests.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
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.
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.
Adani Total Gas reduces CNG & piped gas prices up to ₹4 across states after PNGRB's tariff revision. Get state-wise details on the relief for households & motorists.
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.
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.
Karnataka's economic growth is overshadowed by stark regional inequalities. An urgent policy overhaul is needed to ensure balanced development across the state. Read the full analysis.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
Top officials predict a significant upgrade in IMF's assessment of India's official statistics after ongoing data reforms. New CPI & GDP series, aligned with global standards, to be launched in Feb 2026.
Punjab Congress leaders led a major protest in Kharar against Centre's MGNREGA changes, warning of intensified agitation. Read about their demands and allegations.
PGI's crucial digital upgrade faces delay after SFC meeting cancellation. Union Health Minister to chair GB meeting on Dec 30 to decide on high-tech equipment, new courses & promotions. Read more.
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.
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warns BJP will target forest rights & food security acts after MGNREGA. He vows nationwide agitation to force govt withdrawal. Read more.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
KPCC vice-president B Ramanath Rai condemns renaming MGNREGA to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar. He calls it an insult to Gandhi and a plot to weaken the rural jobs scheme. Read the full story.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns PM Modi that the VB-G RAM G Bill threatens financial autonomy and decentralisation. He defends MGNREGA as a crucial rural crisis measure. Read the full analysis.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. New law guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment annually amid Opposition protests over Gandhi's name removal. Details inside.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of demolishing two decades of MGNREGA progress through a new bill. Get the full political debate details here.
Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of destroying 20 years of MGNREGA progress in a single day during a village demolition in Delhi. He links the incident to the new criminal laws.
The Punjab government will hold a special assembly session to discuss replacing MGNREGA with the 'Vibrant Bharat - Gramin Rozgar' scheme. Get the latest details on the debate.
Rahul Gandhi launches a fierce attack, accusing the government of dismantling MGNREGA's core principles. Read his full critique and the implications for rural workers.
Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill in a dramatic midnight session, replacing MGNREGA. Opposition MPs staged an overnight protest, calling it a 'murder of democracy'. Read the full story.
Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.
The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme, was passed by Parliament after midnight amid strong opposition protests. Read the full details.
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.