New Rural Job Scheme April 2026 Rollout, States Share 40% Cost
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 41 after a late call-up, guiding Australia to 94/2 at lunch on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Read the full match report and analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, stating it brings state participation, unlike UGC. Bill referred to House panel.
BWSSB's robotic inspection technology has prevented road digging at 38 locations in Bengaluru, yielding significant operational and public benefits for sewer management.
Trump's secret 'Core-5' plan proposes a new global power club with US, Russia, China, Japan, and India, sidelining Europe. This could redefine India's strategic autonomy and global order. Read the full analysis.
The new VB G RAM G Bill proposes 125 days of rural work, replacing MGNREGA. Critics argue it shifts financial burden to states and alters the demand-driven guarantee. Details inside.
Bengaluru's BWSSB adopts robotic inspection for underground pipes, preventing road damage at 38 locations and saving costs. A leap towards predictive urban maintenance.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
Centre replaces MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill, raising guaranteed work to 125 days but shifting 40% cost to states. Farming season pause introduced. Details inside.
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
Technical issues disrupted Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7 for two hours on Sunday night, causing major delays and passenger inconvenience. Services resumed after 9 pm. Read for details.
A technical snag disrupted services on Mumbai Metro's Lines 2A and 7, causing significant delays for commuters during peak hours. Get the latest updates and details here.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reviews water projects, mandates timely completion. 3 villages get urban-level facilities, 100 km sewer lines laid. Govt pushes for treated wastewater reuse.
MLC Ivan D'Souza vows to take Mangaluru's Rs 1,250 crore sewer crisis, road, and water issues to CM Siddaramaiah. Read about the public grievances meeting.
The crucial process to replace the crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra dam is now underway. Officials confirm 15 gates are ready for installation, with the remaining 18 to be manufactured within three months. Read for details.
The proposed 70-km Bahraich-Jarwal Road rail link in Uttar Pradesh clears a major hurdle with its Detailed Project Report ready. The new line promises faster travel and economic growth for the region. Read more about the project's progress.
CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, hosted Israeli orthopaedic surgeon Dr Nimrod Snir for a knowledge exchange, boosting high-precision joint replacement care in Eastern India. Learn about the advanced techniques shared.
Chandigarh's state committee approves a ₹24.17 crore plan to replace aging water and sewer pipelines across multiple sectors under AMRUT 2.0. Read details of the major infrastructure push.
A 31-year-old male from Punjab with a rare, complex heart condition undergoes successful Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR) at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Read about this advanced cardiac intervention.
The Winter Session of Parliament sees the introduction of the HECI Bill 2025, aiming to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulator. Explore the reforms, impact, and challenges.
Donald Trump claims global tariffs can replace US income tax. Experts and Treasury data reveal a multi-trillion dollar gap, calling the idea 'nonsensical' and economically risky. Read the full analysis.
Replacement of 33 crest gates at Tungabhadra Dam in Koppal begins Friday. Minister Boseraju sets June deadline to aid farmers. Read about the plan and key officials involved.
MCG fines a Gurgaon commercial unit ₹25,000 for dumping untreated oily waste into sewers, causing repeated blockages. Officials used a super suction machine to clear the line. Residents demand stricter enforcement.
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
DMRC achieves engineering feat by constructing underground tunnel below busy Red Line without disrupting train services. Learn how this was accomplished with advanced technology.
Nandlal Ambwani, 50, died after his two-wheeler hit a damaged manhole in Kubernagar. Locals had filed multiple complaints with AMC, but no action was taken. Read this tragic story of civic negligence.