IIT Bhubaneswar hosts Design for Bharat Youth Challenge
IIT Bhubaneswar hosted the Odisha zone of the Design for Bharat Youth Innovation Challenge. 16 teams competed, with 3 advancing to the national showcase in New Delhi in 2026. Read more.
IIT Bhubaneswar hosted the Odisha zone of the Design for Bharat Youth Innovation Challenge. 16 teams competed, with 3 advancing to the national showcase in New Delhi in 2026. Read more.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces VB-G RAM G scheme, boosting rural employment to 125 days with tech for transparency. Key for water conservation & disaster management.
Mizoram finalizes draft for Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme, boosting guaranteed work days to 125. Key changes in funding & planning outlined. Details inside.
Ludhiana's Finance Committee approved 115 development works, including chowk redevelopment under the National Clean Air Programme and a revised C&D waste plant cost. Read details.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announces India's ambitious plan for a human Moon landing by 2027, details new Rs 4,000 crore launch pad, and reveals upcoming Bhuvan mapping portal. Read more.
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.
ICAR's KVKs in Kanpur successfully organised large-scale awareness programmes for the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, directly reaching over 14,300 participants and informing 76,000 people about rural employment guarantees.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticizes BJP's VB-G RAM G campaign, alleging it aims to mislead public and divert attention from MGNREGA fund cuts. Read the full political clash.
Punjab BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth questions AAP govt's opposition to Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, which increases rural employment from 100 to 125 days. He accuses state of MGNREGA failures and corruption.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
AAP stages a major protest in Fatehgarh Sahib against the renaming of MGNREGA and alleged discrimination against Punjab by the Modi government. Leaders vow state-wide agitation.
Punjab BJP to launch public awareness drive for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission from Fazilka on Jan 7, countering opposition claims and highlighting 125-day job guarantee.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan details the revamped Vikasit Bharat G RAM G scheme in Nashik, promising a 60-day suspension during peak farming seasons and guaranteed timely wage payments to workers. Learn about the key changes.
India's ambitious Samudrayaan Mission aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. This historic deep ocean exploration will study biodiversity and mineral resources.
The Indian government launches two key financial schemes to boost MSME exports: an interest subvention of 2.75% and a collateral guarantee up to 85%. Learn how this ₹25,060 crore mission aims to slash export costs.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
The route and fare for India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train are set. PM Modi will flag off the Guwahati-Kolkata service in 2026, boosting connectivity in the Northeast.
BJP Jharkhand launches a 3-day awareness drive for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, countering Congress protests. Details on the political clash over the MGNREGA replacement.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav outlines state's efforts for women's socio-economic empowerment and healthcare expansion in a Bhopal dialogue. Details on reservations, subsidies, and medical colleges.
Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan responds to Amit Shah's praise for CM Mohan Yadav, wishes him well. He also criticizes Mamata Banerjee's temple projects and defends the new Vikasit Bharat G RAM G Act.
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.
BJP accuses Punjab's AAP govt of forcing workers to oppose new job law. Claims of corruption and federal threat escalate political row. Read the full details.
Punjab's MGNREGA implementation lags behind national benchmarks, providing only 27 days of work per household. Analysis reveals gaps in employment, asset creation, and political pushback over scheme changes.
India plans a major reset of its rural jobs scheme, proposing Viksit Bharat Guarantee with 125 work days, new funding, and focus on asset creation. Experts warn of risks.
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.
A new SBI report states the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act will make states net gainers, collectively adding nearly Rs 17,000 crore. Read the full analysis of the funding shift and state-wise impacts.
SBI report finds states will be net gainers under the new Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, with collective gains of nearly Rs 17,000 crore. UP, Maharashtra to benefit most. Read the full analysis.
Top Congress leaders held a crucial CWC meeting in Delhi to strategize against the government's replacement of MGNREGA. The huddle also addressed Bihar poll defeat and internal reforms.