Punjab BJP to launch campaign for new Rozgar scheme from Jan 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Massive railway infrastructure projects worth ₹12,680 crore are set to transform Nagpur into a modern transport hub, enhancing passenger capacity and convenience. Read about the key upgrades.
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.
India and New Zealand seal a swift FTA, the Centre plans a ₹1.3 trillion rail safety outlay, and J&J faces a record $1.56 billion fine. Dive into the key data stories of the week.
Mainpuri district records highest 5,205 households completing 100 days of work under revamped Viksit Bharat Rozgar scheme. Data reveals administrative push key for rural job scheme success. Explore the full district-wise analysis.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad accuses the Modi government of undermining the rural job guarantee scheme by renaming it and altering its funding model. The party plans nationwide protests.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses previous Congress and current AAP govts of ruining Punjab's finances and criticizes the Viksit Bharat scheme. He also comments on the Nagar Kirtan issue in New Zealand. Read the full report.
BJP accuses former J&K CM Omar Abdullah of ridiculing faith over remarks on renamed rural job scheme VB-G RAM G. Sparks political row over nomenclature and legacy.
Congress leaders in Patna accuse the Modi government of attempting to shut down MGNREGA by shifting financial burden to states. BJP defends the move, citing enhanced transparency.
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 gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.
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.
Congress leader P Chidambaram sharply criticizes the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a fraud that dismantles a legal employment guarantee. Read his full critique.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, saying it strengthens rural job guarantees to 125 days with a ₹1.51 lakh crore fund. Read more.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing MGNREGA. He details how the new Bill dismantles the rural job guarantee's core principles. Read the full analysis.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accuses the BJP government of attacking farmers and labourers by replacing MGNREGA with a new scheme. She claims the law was bulldozed without consultation.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.