Parliament passes the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends the move, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin Bill, replacing MGNREGA. Minister Chouhan defends changes, citing corruption in old scheme. Opposition protests removal of Gandhi's name.
The Lok Sabha passed the landmark VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 after a marathon debate, paving the way to replace the MGNREGA scheme. The Rajya Sabha is set to take up the debate next. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to halt the VB-G RAM G bill, warning it threatens MGNREGA's 30 crore person-days of work in TN and jeopardizes federalism. Read his detailed concerns.
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Opposition's conduct during the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, questioning their objection to the MGNREGA name change. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, sparking opposition protests. PM Modi receives Oman's top award, signs FTA. Updates on Bangladesh protests, Trump's address, and sculptor Ram Sutar's demise.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Karmashree scheme will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA. She highlights Bengal's 95 social security schemes.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemned INDIA bloc MPs for disrupting Lok Sabha during VB-G RAM G Bill debate, calling it an insult to Mahatma Gandhi and parliamentary decorum.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan strongly condemned Congress and INDI bloc MPs for their behaviour during the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a disgrace to democracy. Read the full details of the parliamentary uproar.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, replacing MGNREGA, after a heated debate and opposition protests. Read the full details here.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The bill increases guaranteed work days but changes the funding pattern, sparking opposition protests.
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat G Ram G Bill amid major protests as Opposition MPs tore copies, alleging erasure of Gandhi's legacy. The Bill now heads to Rajya Sabha.
Actor Ram Kapoor opens up about his 55kg weight loss journey, battling type-2 diabetes, and his mindset shift. Discover his inspiring health transformation story.
The Lok Sabha passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA with a new 125-day rural job guarantee scheme. The move sparked opposition protests. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha passes the G. Ram G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA. The move sparks major opposition protests. Learn about the key changes and political fallout.
The Lok Sabha has passed the G-RAM Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a direct cash transfer scheme. Know the key changes and implications for rural employment.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's fiery speech on the VB-G Ram G Bill accused Congress of misusing Gandhi's legacy, triggering a major uproar in Parliament. Read the full details of the political clash.
Opposition MPs held a protest march in Parliament complex against the G RAM G Bill, demanding its withdrawal. Read about their demands and the government's stance.
RJD MP Manoj Jha writes an open letter to fellow parliamentarians, urging them to oppose the V-B and G-Ram Bills, citing threats to federalism and democratic principles. Read the full appeal.
Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the artist behind the world's tallest Statue of Unity, passed away at 100. Remembering his iconic works and legacy. Read more.
Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind the world's tallest Statue of Unity, passed away at his Noida home. He was 100. Read about his iconic legacy.
Padma Bhushan awardee and legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, passed away on December 17. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha condemns the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. Read the full story.
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
The Modi government is set to pass the SHANTI Bill and VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha today, ignoring Opposition calls for scrutiny. Congress mandates MP presence for 3 days. Follow for live updates.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal warns the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill cripples MGNREGA's 100-day guarantee and cooperative federalism. Read the full analysis.