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.
Kota Rural Police achieved the highest case disposal rate in Rajasthan at 99.83% in 2025, with a sharp 15.81% drop in overall crime. Read about their successful strategies.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
A tragic accident on Bhilwara-Kota NH near Bigod claimed 3 lives, including an 8-month-old. Mother & daughter critically injured. Details on the horrific road accident.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Udupi MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary demands NHAI repair drinking water pipelines damaged during highway widening in Kundapur. The work has disrupted supply across multiple gram panchayats.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals Vande Bharat Sleeper train aced trials at 180 kmph with zero water spillage. CRS clearance paves way for launch, promising a revolution in long-distance travel.
Karnataka government announces a major IPS reshuffle, promoting & transferring 68 officers. Bengaluru gets five new DCPs. Get the full list of postings and promotions here.
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
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.
Indian Railways' new Vande Bharat Sleeper train clocks 180 kmph in a trial run between Kota and Nagda. This milestone paves the way for faster overnight travel across India. Read more about this engineering feat!
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of Vande Bharat sleeper train's successful 180 kmph trial. Glasses of water remain balanced, showcasing stability. Launch imminent for long-distance travel.
Explore 5 timeless Indian weaving traditions like Banarasi, Patola, and Jamdani that have survived for centuries, preserving ancient art and craftsmanship. Discover their rich history.
Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje intervened in a protest over cattle carcass disposal in Kota, warning officials against laxity in cow protection. She directed a police inquiry.
Kota SP Tejeshwani Gautam orders inquiry, attaches SHO and 6 DST members to police lines for negligence after 12 arrested in farmhouse gambling. Details inside.
Residents of seven villages in Brahmavar taluk threaten mass protest if the government fails to desilt a natural water stream within 15 days, fearing annual artificial floods.
Top bodybuilders from Rajasthan will compete for cash prizes at the 53rd Mr Rajasthan Championship in Kota on January 11, 2026. World champion Arshan Khan to be special guest.
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.
Two women died after a truck container fell on their taxi on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Kota. The victims were returning from Ujjain. Police investigation is ongoing.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
Nanded police arrest 7 in abduction of NCP secretary Jeevan Patil. FIR names MLA, son, ex-MLA. Court grants 3-day custody. Read the full story.
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.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
A major coconut development workshop in Udupi's Kundapur taluk on Jan 12 will showcase tech, products & incentives for farmers. Learn about robotic harvesters, value addition & more.
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.
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.
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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.