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 govt warns of a new USSD call forwarding scam where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how the scam works and crucial steps to protect your finances and accounts.
A Rs 3 crore road project in Bhopal's Awadhpuri has left residents facing danger due to unshifted electric poles. Poor coordination between departments raises safety and cost concerns. Read more.
JD(S) leaders call for coordination after BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra's 'own majority' remark. Party sources question the claim's objectivity, citing BJP's electoral history. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's Anti-Narcotics Task Force uncovers three major drug manufacturing units in Bengaluru, raising serious questions about local police surveillance and intelligence failures. Read the full investigation.
From Kickstarter's strike win to Google's union push, tech workers are organising despite mass layoffs aimed at funding AI. Explore the new labour movement in Silicon Valley. Read more.
Explore Gabrielle Union's $40 million net worth, her acting career from 'Bring It On' to advocacy, real estate investments with Dwyane Wade, and her inspiring personal journey.
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.
Karnataka's school education dept directs DDPIs to depute PE teachers to schools lacking them twice a week. The move aims to benefit 700-800 schools facing staff shortages. Read more.
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
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.
A new Financial Fraud Risk Indicator has helped prevent cyber fraud losses worth Rs 660 crore within six months of its launch. Discover how this tool is safeguarding Indian citizens.
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.
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.
Union govt reveals 9 roads & 12 bridges constructed in Gujarat under PMGSY-III in ongoing FY. Details on districts, lengths, and status of PMGSY-IV inside. Read more.
French farmers revolt against mandatory cattle slaughter & EU-Mercosur pact, blocking highways with tractors. They demand vaccination over culling. Read the full story.
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
A Chinese satellite came dangerously close to a Starlink satellite, sparking a blame game over space coordination. Read the full details of the orbital incident and what it means for space safety.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Mukesh Singh appointed Chairman of IACC's UP State Coordination Sub-Committee for 2025-26. The move aims to boost Indo-US trade and investment in the state. Read more about this key appointment.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held crucial meetings with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss infrastructure, development, and public welfare for Punjab and Chandigarh.