MGNREGA Rebranded, Opposition Cries Foul
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.
Category : Politics
TMC's FY25 donations triple to Rs 185 crore
Trinamool Congress declared Rs 184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump. Top donors include Prudent Electoral Trust, a lottery distributor, and Bengal-based firms. Details inside.
Air India Express pilot, passenger scuffle resolved: Lawyer
Lawyer for Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal says Delhi airport altercation with passenger Ankit Dewan was settled with CISF. Both signed a no-legal-action statement. Details inside.
AAP funds triple to Rs 38.1 crore, individuals dominate donor list
Aam Aadmi Party's donations surged over threefold to Rs 38.1 crore in FY 2024-25. Over 43% came from Prudent Electoral Trust, but individual contributors formed the bulk of the party's funding, with limited corporate support.
India's Rs 2 Lakh Crore Fertiliser Subsidy Needs Urgent Reform
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
8 hurt in turmeric fire at Jejuri poll victory event
Eight people, including two newly elected corporators, suffered minor burns after turmeric powder (bhandara) ignited during a local body election victory celebration near Jejuri's Khandoba temple on Sunday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident.
Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus, Flags Religious Extremism in Bangladesh
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina warns of rising religious extremism and violence, criticizes Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, and calls for stable governance. Read her full address.
India's Dramatic Gains in West Asia Under PM Modi
India's foreign policy under PM Modi has secured dramatic gains in West Asia, shifting from Pakistan-centric views to strategic partnerships. Explore the economic and diplomatic transformation. Read more.
1985: Mahanta Poised for Assam CM, Global Events Unfold
On December 22, 1985, Prafulla Mahanta neared becoming Assam CM as AGP won majority. Global news included Winnie Mandela's detention, VP Singh on tax raids, and a reported massacre in Sri Lanka. Dive into this historical snapshot.
VB-G RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA, Bypasses Parliamentary Panel
The Modi government passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, without parliamentary committee review. We analyze the key changes and the debate over legislative oversight. Read more.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
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.
Goa Zilla Panchayat Election 2025 Results Declared
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning majority in both North and South districts. Congress, AAP trail. Full results, analysis, and political implications inside.
Barmer students protest fee hike, call Collector Tina Dabi 'reel star'
Barmer Collector Tina Dabi was drawn into a protest by college students against a fee hike. Students demanded to meet her and used the term 'reel star', leading to a controversy. Read the full story.
BJP's Kerala Chief on Talent Flight, Political Challenges
BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses the state's economic stagnation, political barriers, and the party's strategy for the 2026 assembly elections. Read his exclusive interview.
UP Cuts Farmer Loan Interest to 6%, State to Bear Subsidy
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a reduction in cooperative loan interest from 11.5% to 6% for small farmers. Read how the state subsidy will aid agriculture.
Gurgaon cab driver arrested after harassing passenger
A Rapido cab driver in Gurgaon was arrested for misbehaviour and abandoning a woman on a deserted road. The incident occurred on Dec 15, leading to an FIR under new laws.
Russia 'Fully Committed' to Peace, Says Trump Envoy
Donald Trump's foreign envoy Steve Witkoff reveals Russia's commitment to achieving peace after high-level Miami talks. Get the full details on the diplomatic breakthrough.
Malta Appreciates Indian Presence, Culture: Ambassador
Malta's Ambassador to India, Reuben Gauci, highlights the strong appreciation for Indian culture and the vibrant community in Malta. Discover the growing bilateral ties.
Police notice to SP's Sumaiya Rana over protest call
Lucknow Police issues notice to Samajwadi Party's Sumaiya Rana, asking her to appear in court over a proposed gherao of the UP Assembly and CM's residence. The notice cites law and order concerns.
Congress donations drop to Rs 522 crore in 2024-25
Congress party's total donations plunged to Rs 522 crore in 2024-25, less than half of previous year. BJP received over Rs 6,088 crore. Read the full analysis of political funding trends.
Corporate Donations to Electoral Trusts Triple to Rs 3,811 Cr
After the electoral bonds scheme was scrapped, corporate donations via electoral trusts tripled to Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25. Seven major industrial groups accounted for over half the total contributions. Read the full analysis.
17-Year-Old Gang-Raped in Nuh, Accused Threaten Video Release
A 17-year-old girl in Nuh was allegedly gang-raped by three men from her village who threatened to leak videos. An FIR has been filed under POCSO and BNS. Read the shocking details.
Nixon's India Governance Remark: A Call for Moral Base
Decades after Richard Nixon's stark observation on India's governance, the call for building a moral foundation, as echoed by Indian thinkers, remains urgent. Explore the path from critique to national resurgence.
BJP Dominates Nagpur Civic Elections, Congress Shrinks
BJP consolidates power in Nagpur, winning 22 of 27 municipal president posts. Congress suffers major setback in Vidarbha. CM Fadnavis credits organizational effort for historic wins.
BJP Ministers' Public Spat in Bengal Over Party Post
A public clash between BJP MP Shantanu Thakur and MLA Subrata Thakur in Thakurnagar reveals deep factionalism within the Matua community's political wing. Read the full story.
Sikh Bodies Slam NZ Nagar Kirtan Disruption by Far-Right Group
Akal Takht & SGPC condemn a far-right Christian group's disruption of a Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand. They urge the NZ govt to act and protect communal harmony. Read more.
Congress Attacks BJP Govt on Aravalli Mining Order
Congress leaders accuse Rajasthan BJP government of colluding with mining mafia over Supreme Court's Aravalli hills order. Details on the political clash and environmental concerns inside.
Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
Illegal electric traps in Telangana forests kill wildlife, risk lives
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
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