Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Indore's Ahilya Chambers of Commerce writes to PM Modi, demanding urgent policy to regulate e-commerce discounting and price dumping, which they claim is crippling traditional markets and small retailers in the city.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted in Himachal Pradesh, sustaining fractures. JKSA calls it the 16th such attack this year, urging CMs for immediate intervention and a permanent solution.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Shopkeepers in Mohali's Phase 3B2 market staged a protest, shutting shops for hours over illegal vendor encroachment. Authorities promise action. Read the full story.
Jamtara's trade halted as businessmen protest a violent jewellery store robbery. Owner Aman Verma was shot while resisting. Police form SIT, probe negligence. Read for details.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Punjab's revenue surged by 25% in 2025-26, hitting Rs 1,200 crore. FM Harpal Cheema attributes growth to GST reforms and anti-evasion measures. Read the full analysis.
Sonbhadra police SIT finds Shelly Traders' licences fake, links firm to cough syrup narcotics trade in Siliguri. Lookout notices issued for accused. Read the full investigation details.
Una traders appeal to Deputy Commissioner for relaxed loading-unloading timings, citing heavy losses. Will the administration ease restrictions to revive business?
The Ludhiana District Men's Table Tennis team emerged victorious at the Punjab State Inter-District Championship. Read about their triumphant journey and key players.
Ranchi's flower markets are bustling with preparations for Christmas, stocking roses, lilies, and carnations. Traders reveal extended hours, cold storage, and key sourcing cities to meet festive demand. Read more.
A Special Investigation Team in Ranchi raided multiple locations linked to Shaili Traders, seizing documents in an illegal cough syrup sales probe. Details on the seizures and the wider investigation inside.
The Indian rupee is expected to weaken on Monday, giving back some gains after the Reserve Bank of India's forceful interventions last week triggered its strongest rally since June. Traders are now watching for the central bank's next steps.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
BJP questions paper ballot use in Punjab's zila parishad polls after 15,386 votes rejected in Patiala alone. Party to request State Election Commission for EVMs, citing delays and reliability.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.