MGNREGA shrinks while free food grain scheme grows
Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.
Analysis reveals a policy pivot from MGNREGA to free food grains, driven by electoral narratives and short-term visibility. Explore the implications for India's social welfare framework.
Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and other iconic landmarks, passed away at 100. PM Modi leads tributes to the artist who redefined India's monumental landscape.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani directs officials to inspect all polling stations, prepare voter lists, and set up help centres for the January 16 municipal elections. Read for key details.
Experts explain why China's Beijing model for tackling air pollution is not a viable solution for Delhi, highlighting data gaps and differing realities. Learn the crucial distinctions.
Eminent sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, has passed away at 100. He was recently honoured with the Maharashtra Bhushan award. Read more about his legacy.
India mourns the legendary sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity and many national monuments, who passed away at 100. Read about his life and iconic legacy.
Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Sutar, the legendary sculptor behind the world's tallest Statue of Unity, passed away at his Noida home. He was 100. Read about his iconic legacy.
BITS Pilani receives a $1 million endowment from US alumnus Brij Bhushan for female scholarships and faculty-guided innovation projects. The fund targets meritorious students from low-income backgrounds. Read more.
Supreme Court hears allegations of lakhs of centralised notices sent to Bihar voters, violating election law. Court asks for affidavit, refuses to direct ECI to comment on newspaper report.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.
A Patna court sentences a former executive engineer and a cashier to four years in jail for demanding a bribe in a Rs 40 crore road project. Read the full details of the corruption case verdict.
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
Divya Khosla Kumar opens up on Bollywood's toxicity, shuts down divorce rumours with Bhushan Kumar, and talks about her upcoming film 'Ek Chatur Naar'. Read more.
Supreme Court asks Election Commission to counter NGO's claim of 5 lakh duplicate voters in Bihar's electoral rolls. EC must prove it followed all rules in the special revision. Read the full story.
ESL Steel Limited inks pact with Indian Oil for Piped Natural Gas supply to its Bokaro steel plant, marking a major shift towards cleaner fuel and sustainable operations. Read more.
Supreme Court directs ADR's counsel to stick to legal arguments while challenging voter list SIR, after 'despot' remark against Election Commission. Key details inside.
An attempted ATM theft in Belagavi's Hosa Vantamuri raises serious security questions. Police reveal the alarm was off and norms ignored. Read the full investigation details.
Canadian steel giant Algoma Steel will slash 1,000 jobs and shut its blast furnace in Ontario, blaming US tariffs for heavy losses. The layoffs start March 23, 2025. Read more.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces detailed project report worth Rs 4,000 crore to revive Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi. Read about the revival plan.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announces massive ₹4,000 crore revival of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant. Detailed project report for 40-year operation plan underway. Read more about this industrial revival.
Steel ministry officials reveal Visakhapatnam Steel Plant must achieve 19,000 tonnes daily output for survival. Centre's financial aid unlikely, making production crucial. Read the full analysis.
Young adventurer Kaamya Karthikeyan embarks on South Pole expedition, flagged off by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Follow her inspiring journey to Antarctica.
New analysis reveals 92% of India's planned steel capacity expansion remains unbuilt. Strategic public finance now could determine industry emissions for decades.
T-Series' devotional video of Shree Hanuman Chalisa featuring Gulshan Kumar becomes India's first to cross 5 billion YouTube views, entering global top 10. Discover this historic digital milestone!
Bollywood legend Dharmendra's funeral did not feature state honours as the Deol family opted for a private ceremony. Discover the truth behind this decision.
India considers import tariffs on certain steel products to protect domestic industry from cheap imports. Government evaluates measures to support local manufacturers.
India plans 11-12% steel import tariffs for 3 years to protect domestic producers from Chinese dumping. Get latest trade policy updates.
The US and EU struggle to finalize a trade agreement on steel and aluminum. Key hurdles include tariffs, green subsidies, and December deadlines. Explore the implications for global trade.
In a remarkable display of protocol adherence, former CJI Bhushan Gavai left his official vehicle for successor Justice Surya Kant at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Witness this significant judicial transition moment.