Congress launches statewide 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' campaign in UP, alleging BJP is weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Read about the political battle over this lifeline for millions.
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma counters Congress's misinformation on the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Guarantee Mission Gramin Bill, highlighting higher wages and transparency for rural workers in Haryana. Read the full details.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa attacks AAP & BJP govts for weakening MGNREGA. Demands Rs 800 crore in Punjab budget for rural jobs. Read the full story.
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma accuses Congress & INDIA bloc of spreading falsehoods about the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Guarantee Mission Gramin Bill, 2025. He highlights higher wages & transparency for Haryana workers.
Congress announces statewide protests in Uttarakhand against MNREGA changes, including renaming. Chaupals, fasts, and demonstrations planned from Jan 10 to Feb 15. Read more.
Senior RJD leader Shivanand Tiwary accuses Nitish Kumar govt of insensitivity towards the poor amid winter demolitions. He demands launch of subsidised 'Karpoori Canteens'. Read the full story.
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the US announces a historic energy initiative to stabilise Caracas's oil sector and allow its crude into global markets under US oversight. Read the full details.
BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan defended replacing MNREGA with VB-GRAM-G, citing corruption and inefficiency. He detailed the new scheme's benefits in Gaya. Read the full analysis.
NDA leaders in Patna defended the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act, replacing MGNREGA, citing more days of work and less corruption. They accused the Congress of opposing the scheme due to the name 'Ram'. Read more.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya claims G-Ram-G scheme will curb corruption, increase work days to 125, and accelerate village development. He alleges Rs 12,000 crore scam under Congress.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails VB-G-RAM-G as a visionary rural employment scheme, promising 125 days of work, weekly wages, and transparency. He accuses opposition of corruption.
Jharkhand Congress leaders and workers staged a protest march in Ranchi against the Centre's VB-G-Ram scheme, calling it a dilution of MNREGA's rights-based framework. They demand its rollback.
Retired Kerala govt employees under NPS will hold a relay protest from Jan 16, demanding a decent minimum pension and a return to the old statutory scheme, inspired by Tamil Nadu's move.
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of launching a 'Bhrashtachar Bachao Sangram' to protect corrupt leaders, not an 'MNREGA Bachao' movement. Get the full political analysis.
Uttar Pradesh Congress appoints district coordinators to spearhead 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' campaign, aiming to protect the rural job guarantee scheme from dilution. Read more.
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.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
DK Shivakumar's Delhi visit failed to meet Rahul Gandhi, dousing CM change speculation. He focused on state issues, criticized MNREGA changes, and pushed for Metro Phase III approval. Read the full story.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and DK Shivakumar slam Centre's MNREGA funding cut from 90:10 to 60:40, calling it 'death of the scheme'. Party announces Delhi meet on Dec 27 and Jaipur march on Dec 26 over Aravalli deforestation.
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.
Congress and Left parties escalate protests against the Modi government's move to repeal MGNREGA. Nationwide demonstrations held, with CWC meeting set for Dec 27. Read more.
Azad Samaj Party's Chandrashekhar accuses govt of removing backward & Dalit votes via Special Intensive Revision. He also criticizes MNREGA fund cuts. Read full details.
Senior Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain accused the Centre of diluting MNREGA's rights-based framework and misusing agencies like ED against opponents. Read the full details.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the Modi government of dismantling MGNREGA and vows to fight a 'new black law' on central funds. Full details on the political clash.
BSP chief Mayawati criticizes the central government for reducing its share in the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar scheme from 90% to 60%, warning it will hurt states and the poor. She also outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.
Facing strong public disapproval, Odisha's BJD and BJP MLAs urge CM Majhi to roll back the 200% salary hike passed just 10 days ago. Get the full story on this political U-turn.
Rajya Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after midnight amid protests. Opposition warns of street agitations, citing farm law repeal. MNREGA changes spark federalism debate.
India and the US are set to sign a key trade pact by end-2025, aiming to resolve 50% tariffs. ICICI Direct identifies 7 stocks poised for gains as exports rebound. Read for expert insights.