Rural Nashik, Pune Top Road Accident Severity: Report
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
Uttar Pradesh announces State Tourism Awards 2026 to recognise best tourism villages, rural homestays & farm stays. Apply by Jan 20. Celebrate authentic travel!
Himachal Pradesh MLA Rakesh Singha condemns the central government's move to repeal MGNREGA, warning of severe consequences for rural employment and state finances. Read the full story.
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel vows a special MGNREGA provision for Punjab if the party wins the state polls, focusing on rural employment and farmer support. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is set to announce polls for 12 Zilla Parishads next week, racing to meet the Supreme Court's Jan 31 deadline. The tight schedule raises major logistical and manpower challenges. Read more.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
Elections for vacant Gram Panchayat posts in Amritsar district will be held on January 18. The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for 28 wards. Find key dates and details here.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra attacks BJP govt over 'One State-One Election' slogan, deleted voters, and stalled Rs 3,000 crore rural funds. Read the full story.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for panchayat polls, aiming to address declining fertility rate of 1.7. Minister warns of political domination by north.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Aam Aadmi Party secures victory in Delhi's rural body elections, winning 5 of 11 seats. Analysis reveals BJP's growing influence and the critical lessons for AAP ahead of 2025.
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.
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.
Punjab Congress president Raja Warring alleges AAP abused power in zila parishad & block samiti elections, while SAD's performance was dismal. Get the detailed breakdown of the results.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accuses AAP of power abuse in zila parishad elections, claiming manipulated results. Details on seat counts and allegations inside.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
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.
Results for Goa's rural Zilla Panchayat elections are being counted. Congress leads in key areas, BJP retains strongholds. High turnout signals rural sentiment ahead of assembly polls. Get the full analysis.
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's massive victory in 120+ Maharashtra civic bodies marks a historic rural expansion. Amit Shah's 'no crutches' vision and focused campaigning pay off, reshaping state politics ahead of 2029. Read the full analysis.
Aam Aadmi Party makes a strong grassroots recovery in Ludhiana, winning 12 Zila Parishad and 44 Panchayat Samiti seats. Analysis shows a shift in rural voter sentiment post-Lok Sabha polls.
Goa's rural political pulse will be revealed as counting for Zilla Panchayat polls begins. Results could shape strategy for 2027 assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
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.