Economist Jean Drèze demands rollback of new job guarantee act
Noted economist Jean Drèze demands the rollback of the new VB-G-Ram-G Act, warning it will centralize power, reduce rural jobs, and harm states like Jharkhand. Activists plan protests.
Noted economist Jean Drèze demands the rollback of the new VB-G-Ram-G Act, warning it will centralize power, reduce rural jobs, and harm states like Jharkhand. Activists plan protests.
A sophisticated fake job racket in Visakhapatnam defrauded over 20 people of more than ₹54 lakh by posing as a reputed construction firm. Police warn against offers that seem too good to be true. Report scams on 1930.
Himachal Pradesh University approves new undergraduate programs in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for affiliated colleges, along with a new academic counsellor post and part-time PhDs. Read for details.
Punjab Youth Congress chief Mohit Mohindra attacks BJP's Viksit Bharat law, calling it an attack on rural jobs & Punjab. Announces 5-day protest yatra from Jan 8.
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Congress launches a 45-day protest to save MGNREGA, calls the new VB-G RAM G law unconstitutional. Party to challenge it legally, citing violation of Article 258.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to suspend the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Act, warning it dilutes MGNREGA's rights-based framework and burdens states. Read the full details.
A Mumbai-based firm faces online fury after its job application form barred candidates living in rented or PG accommodations. The controversial hiring practice raises legal and ethical questions. Read the full story.
The Union Budget for FY26 may introduce a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund to ease bank lending, revive private investment, and tackle project delays in India's crucial infrastructure sector. Read more.
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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.
BJP and Congress clash over job guarantee schemes like MGNREGA and NYAY, creating confusion for voters. Explore the political promises and their impact on India's employment landscape. Read more.
The Centre's move to replace MGNREGA with a new rural job scheme is seen as a rebranding tactic to counter Opposition attacks. Congress alleges a pattern of renaming past schemes.
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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.
IIT Kharagpur's Senate greenlights mandatory life skills and optional joy & success courses from Jan 2026 to build student resilience and combat mental health crises. Learn about the curriculum designed from lived student experiences.
Nearly 150 Congress workers in Madurai protest the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace MGNREGA. Leaders allege it dilutes Gandhi's legacy and burdens states.
A massive job fair in Chennai's Avadi brought together over 230 companies offering 15,000 vacancies, igniting hope for thousands of unemployed graduates and diploma holders. Read about the opportunities and personal stories.
A Robert Half survey shows 40% of professionals plan to change jobs in early 2026. Discover key motivators like better benefits and pay, and learn strategies to stand out in a competitive market.
An Indore professional with 5 years' experience shares a Delhi startup's red flags: same pay, high cost of living, and a 'no sleep' work culture. His viral post sparks a debate on career choices. Read his story and the online advice.
A Rajkot nurse files a police complaint against two individuals for allegedly cheating job aspirants of Rs 34.20 lakh by promising government nursing jobs. Read the full details of the scam.
An experienced professional facing a layoff shares a toxic job offer from a Delhi startup expecting 24/7 work. See the red flags and social media's advice.
Mumbai police crack down on a massive job fraud racket that promised foreign employment and duped 190 people of Rs 25 lakh each. Details on the modus operandi and arrests inside.
Mumbai police arrest four for a fake visa scam that duped 190 job seekers of Rs 67 lakh. Victims from multiple states were promised jobs abroad. Read the full story and learn how to avoid such fraud.