Haryana's New Mission to Protect Indigenous Tree Species
Haryana forest department creates preservation plots in villages to protect disappearing native trees like khejri and jal, shifting focus from new plantations to conservation.
Haryana forest department creates preservation plots in villages to protect disappearing native trees like khejri and jal, shifting focus from new plantations to conservation.
Islami Andolan Bangladesh leaves the Jamaat-e-Islami-led grand alliance, citing injustice in seat allocation and ideological differences. The party plans to contest 268 seats independently.
Thousands of villagers, tribal groups, and environmentalists rallied in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, protesting large-scale mining projects and alleged violations of gram sabha rights across Surguja division.
Thousands of villagers and activists gathered in Ambikapur, Surguja division, to protest large-scale mining projects and alleged violations of Gram Sabha rights, demanding cancellation of clearances and enforcement of tribal protections.
Congress and BJP held parallel rallies in rural Punjab from Jan 7-12, focusing on MGNREGA and VB-G-RAM-G schemes while mobilizing support for the 2027 Assembly elections. Both parties plan second phases soon.
The Stree Mukti Andolan Sampark Samiti presents a detailed women's manifesto for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, demanding clean elections, water security, better transport, and stronger public services.
Hoshiarpur organized a Beti Bachao Beti Padhao awareness camp to promote girls' education and rights, featuring local officials and community participation.
Dhurwa area in Ranchi observed a successful bandh demanding intensified search for two minors missing since Jan 2. CID issues nationwide alert. Read the latest updates.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan urges state to implement constitutional amendments, empowering local bodies to prepare development plans. Calls for public participation in the process. Learn more.
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
Congress launches statewide 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' campaign in UP, alleging BJP is weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Read about the political battle over this lifeline for millions.
In a major operation, Amritsar authorities rescued six children from labour. Led by Deputy Commissioner, the drive aims to rehabilitate minors. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa attacks AAP & BJP govts for weakening MGNREGA. Demands Rs 800 crore in Punjab budget for rural jobs. Read the full story.
A Bulandshahr POCSO court sentences a 24-year-old man to 20 years in jail for abducting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
A new study from Lucknow University exposes manual scavenging as a severe human rights abuse. Despite bans, caste discrimination forces Dalits into this hazardous work. Read more and demand action.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Bihar Congress to launch a 47-day statewide agitation demanding rollback of the VB-G-RAM-G Act and restoration of MGNREGA. The 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' begins January 10.
Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring launches 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' today, criticising BJP for scrapping scheme and AAP for poor implementation in state. Read details.
NDA leaders in Patna defended the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act, replacing MGNREGA, citing more days of work and less corruption. They accused the Congress of opposing the scheme due to the name 'Ram'. Read more.
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth has reached 923 girls per 1000 boys, nearing the national average. A sustained campaign involving strict law enforcement, inter-state raids, and innovative tracking systems drove this turnaround.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
BJP accuses Congress of launching a 'Bhrashtachar Bachao' drive to shield corrupt leaders from the VB and G. Ram Act. Get the full political showdown details here.
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
Congress forms high-level committee led by Ajay Maken to oversee 45-day 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram'. Telangana Minister D Anasuya Seethakka named core member. Protest demands rollback of VB G-RAM-G Act.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of spreading misinformation on Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act, defends new scheme as corruption-free. Congress launches nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 8.
Mandya district rescued over 35 child labourers in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Kumara emphasizes public duty & proactive raids to eradicate this social evil. Read how officials plan to make taluks child labour-free.