Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticises the central government's decision to replace the MGNREGA scheme with a new mission. Read the full story on the political clash over rural employment guarantees.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, stating it brings state participation, unlike UGC. Bill referred to House panel.
Haryana govt offers state jobs to one family member of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Applications open in Panchkula until Dec 18. Details inside.
The Centre announces the Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative to provide financial and technical aid to hill states battling massive plastic waste from tourism. The plan targets visible improvements by early 2026.
Winter Session sees uproar as Opposition targets MGNREGA overhaul & Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill. Priyanka Gandhi calls it an 'illusion', while ministers defend reforms. Key bills on FDI in insurance & colonial law repeal also tabled.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the Union govt of intolerance for renaming MGNREGS, linking it to Sangh's hostility. He vows national resistance to the move.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as its new India Country Director. She becomes the first woman to lead the India office, aiming to support Viksit Bharat 2047.
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.
Vishwakarma University Pune's AI Pre-Summit, with AICTE & Infosys, charts India's path for human capital development in the AI age. Key focus on skills, jobs, and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Archna Vyas appointed as the first female Country Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in India. She will lead key initiatives aligned with Viksit Bharat. Read more.
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.
The VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 replaces MGNREGA, shifting financial burden to states and converting a rights-based law into a centrally controlled scheme. Analysis by CPI(M) leader John Brittas.
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
A political cartoon offers a satirical take on the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, highlighting the gap between ambitious promises and ground realities. Explore the visual commentary on India's development roadmap.
The government has agreed to send the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Committee of Parliament after opposition objections over centralisation and language. The Bill aims to create a new higher education regulator.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns the NDA's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Read about the political backlash and civil society's concerns.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a single higher education regulator with three councils. Learn how this will transform India's university system. Read more.
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
Delhi CM launches 'Delhi AI Grind', India's first city-focused AI initiative, aiming to equip 5 lakh students with AI skills and turn classrooms into innovation labs. Join the movement!
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 125 crucial border projects, including the Shyok tunnel, enhancing security and boosting development in remote areas. Read more about this strategic push.
The grand finale of the Ideas for India initiative on Dec 8 will see 12 winners felicitated. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver keynote. Discover the innovations shaping Viksit Bharat 2047.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second space traveller, called on the nation's youth to adopt scientific temper and national missions as personal duty for Viksit Bharat 2047 at IISF 2025.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims Congress govt fulfilled 242 promises, launched Rs 298 crore projects in Hassan, and successfully implemented all guarantee schemes within a year. Read more.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls for shedding colonial mindset in education, emphasizes pride in heritage at Amity University convocation. PM Modi sets 2035 target to overcome slavery mindset.
CUSB's 'Lab to Land' program trained PG students in geological mapping & mineral identification across UP & MP sites, enhancing skills for Viksit Bharat. Read more.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath unveils an ambitious roadmap of seven key missions, including Gaganyaan and Shukrayaan, to be executed by March 2026, marking a new era for India's space exploration.