Four of family found dead in Nanded, suspected mass suicide
Tragedy strikes Nanded as four family members, including two children, are found dead in their home in a suspected case of mass suicide. Police investigation underway.
Tragedy strikes Nanded as four family members, including two children, are found dead in their home in a suspected case of mass suicide. Police investigation underway.
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.
Mother and partner of slain Nanded youth Saksham Tate attempted self-immolation, alleging police inaction. SP assures high-level probe, MCOCA considered. Details inside.
Star Air resumes Mumbai-Nanded flights from Dec 25, ending a 5-year suspension. The route, shut since Feb 2020, will see three weekly flights. Discover the strategic importance of this revived air link.
Forest officials confirm a woman in Mahur taluka was attacked by a sloth bear, not a leopard. Details on the incident, injuries, and investigation inside.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
Nanded police arrest 7 in abduction of NCP secretary Jeevan Patil. FIR names MLA, son, ex-MLA. Court grants 3-day custody. Read the full story.
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.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
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.
BJP's attempt to field six family members in Loha municipal council elections backfires as all lose. NCP's Sharad Pawar wins president post. Full results from Nanded district 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 faces backlash as all six members from a single family, including the presidential nominee, lose the Loha municipal council elections in Nanded. NCP sweeps the polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP candidate Pramila Panchal clinched the Mudkhed Municipal Council president post in Nanded by a single vote margin of 779-778. The AIMIM demanded a recount but the result stood firm.
At least 16 people, including newly elected council members, suffered burns after a fire broke out during post-victory rituals at Jejuri Gadh. All were treated and discharged. Police are investigating the cause.
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 local body elections 2025 results: BJP's Gajanan Suryavanshi and five family members defeated in Loha, Nanded, as NCP wins key councils. Mahayuti alliance crosses 200-mark statewide.
Maharashtra Municipal Council election results 2025 declared for Nanded and Latur. Get the full list of winning candidates and party-wise performance analysis here.
Results for the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections in Nanded and Latur are declared. Get the latest updates on winning parties, vote counts, and political implications for the state.
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
Pune Rural Police arrest a 21-year-old man for allegedly hacking his ex-partner's new husband to death in Malshiras village. The crime was driven by jealousy over her recent marriage.
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.
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
Ernakulam Rural Police externs a 37-year-old habitual offender under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (Kaapa) for crimes including attempted murder and assault. Read the full details.
Analysis of the 2025 municipal council elections in Nanded and Latur districts, Maharashtra. Explore the results, political dynamics, and what they signal for state politics. Read more.
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.