ET NOW's Budget Bharat Yatra 2026 to Amplify Grassroots Voices
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh launch Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, a month-long multi-city initiative to gather budget expectations from India's heartland. Discover how it aims to shape policy.
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh launch Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, a month-long multi-city initiative to gather budget expectations from India's heartland. Discover how it aims to shape policy.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
Inspired by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty's historic success, badminton doubles entries in India have skyrocketed by up to 70%. Discover how champions are reshaping the sport's grassroots landscape nationwide.
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
Forest communities in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve pledge to protect habitats and curb fires to revive the endangered wild buffalo population. A unique conservation model emerges.
Nagpur's civic poll race heats up as denied BJP aspirants take to social media, accusing leaders of dynastic politics and sidelining loyal grassroots workers. Read about the growing dissent.
Amit Shah directs BJP leaders in West Bengal to intensify grassroots outreach, spend 4 days weekly in constituencies, and hold 5 street-corner meetings daily ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
India surpasses Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Government data projects it will overtake Germany by 2030, driven by strong growth and reforms.
PM Narendra Modi highlighted grassroots innovators from Manipur in his last Mann Ki Baat of 2025, praising solar energy, handicraft, and floriculture initiatives driving change. Read their inspiring stories.
Gautam Adani highlights how affordable smartphones and low-cost data triggered a massive economic surge at India's grassroots, transforming digital inclusion and entrepreneurship.
Rashtriya Lok Dal asks district units to shortlist candidates for crucial 2025 panchayat polls, signaling assertive stance ahead of BJP alliance talks. Read full analysis.
A blueprint for India's sporting future: bridging the gap between potential and performance. Discover the roadmap for Olympic success and grassroots development.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlines a master plan for sports in Sambalpur, including a modern stadium, grassroots talent hunt, and India's ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read more.
PM Modi outlines a new sports ecosystem prioritizing skill over influence, aiming for youth to shine at 2036 Olympics. Read about India's ambitious sporting future.
Lucknow celebrated grassroots sports as the Inter-School and Inter-Club Football Championship finals concluded at Jai Jagat Park. The event, part of Sansad Khel Mahotsav, paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Stella Maris and Techtro FC emerged
Test Twenty's new Coach Equity Programme aims to empower 5000+ grassroots cricket coaches in India with free training and resources. Discover how this initiative transforms local cricket.
Hockey legend Ashok Kumar laments shift from artistic, wrist-based play to costly power hockey. He urges government to build astroturfs in every district to revive grassroots. Read his full vision.
Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta hails the DC School Cup 2025 final, where students got a taste of IPL-like atmosphere. Read about this unique grassroots cricket initiative.
The Jayanagara Kodava Sangha organized a youth hockey tournament in Bengaluru to celebrate a century of Indian hockey, aiming to inspire the next generation of players. Read about this grassroots initiative.
In Nagpur's Wadi and Godhani local polls, family equations proved decisive. A husband-wife duo won as corporators, while Congress and BJP relied on generational ties. Voters prioritized personal credibility over party lines.
Kavali Nikitha, a 21-year-old MBBS student, wins sarpanch election in Shakhpur village. She aims to tackle transport, water issues & organize health camps. Read her inspiring story.
In a stunning upset, independent Sachin 'Jambha' Karale defeats Shiv Sena's 15-year councillor in Ner Municipal Council elections. Discover how grassroots support triumphed over money and political might.
In a stunning upset, independent candidate Sachin 'Jambha' Karale wins Ner Municipal Council election, defeating a 15-year Shiv Sena incumbent. A story of grassroots power vs. money politics.
Nagpur gears up for civic elections on Jan 16, 2026, ending its longest spell of administrator rule since 2022. Over 24.8 lakh voters to decide the city's future.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized knowledge as the most powerful tool for India to achieve PM Modi's mission of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the world's third-largest economy.
The UAE's innovative circular economy policies are creating new pathways for sustainable growth, aiming to generate $2 billion in savings by 2030. Discover how the nation is leading the green transition.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah laid the foundation for Malavalli's Praja Soudha, a centralized hub for govt offices to enhance public service accessibility and administrative efficiency.
The Badminton Association of India launches a pioneering coaches development program for para-badminton at the grassroots level in Raipur, empowering local talent.
Kerala Startup Mission's Innovation Train will take young innovators from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, ideating grassroots solutions. Journey starts Dec 21. Read more.
Lionel Messi's celebrity visit to India sparks debate: Does star spectacle strengthen grassroots sport? An opinion piece critiques the focus on optics over development.