MNS Leaders Kasturi & Kaustubh Desai Resign Ahead of KDMC Polls
Senior MNS leaders Kasturi and Kaustubh Desai resign, dealing a major setback to the party ahead of Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Speculation mounts over their next political move.
Senior MNS leaders Kasturi and Kaustubh Desai resign, dealing a major setback to the party ahead of Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls. Speculation mounts over their next political move.
Congress wins over 2,200 sarpanch seats in Telangana's final panchayat election phase. Results unlock Rs 3,000 crore in grants for village development. Read the full analysis.
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.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan commended district collectors for completing key rural projects and urged them to maintain pace in implementing all government programmes. Read about the achievements.
Congress faces a major setback in Kalyan as two senior leaders, Vimal Thakkar and Sachin Pote, resign on the same day, shaking the party's local unit ahead of crucial civic polls.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
In a significant move, 171 advocates enrolled in the Adhivakta Kalyan Nidhi at a Kanpur Bar Association camp. Memberships were restored and welfare scheme forms distributed. Read more about this key development for the legal community.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan and Shinde Sena leaders Eknath & Shrikant Shinde share stage in Kalyan, hinting at pause in alliance tensions. Details on the political developments.
Scrutiny for Punjab's Panchayat Samiti elections concludes with 206 candidates in the fray. Voting on June 9, results on June 11. Key details on nominations and process.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan pledges personal funds for library & computers, directs playground creation at a mega PTM in Palnadu. Over 5,000 attendees witness push for rural education transformation.
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has ordered the creation of five-member committees in every village to strengthen the party's grassroots network and monitor local issues ahead of elections.
Political parties in Jalandhar district are in a last-minute rush to finalize candidates for the upcoming panchayat samiti and zila parishad elections, with nominations closing on May 7. Key details inside.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Chandigarh announces December 14 for zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections after multiple delays. Counting on December 17. Model code of conduct in effect. Read full details.
Kalyan MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde intensifies campaign for December 2 municipal elections, highlighting development projects and seeking votes based on performance record.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
A 19-year-old student in Kalyan died by suicide after alleged assault on a train for not speaking Marathi. Police file abetment case, probe underway. Read for details.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose seeks legal opinion against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's controversial remarks. Banerjee ready for court battle. Latest political clash intensifies.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose seeks legal opinion against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's controversial remarks. Banerjee declares readiness for court battle amid escalating political tensions.
West Bengal Governor invites TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee to inspect Raj Bhavan after allegations of sheltering armed criminals. Political clash intensifies over electoral roll revision and poll violence claims.
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
Rural and semi-urban women voters in Bhagalpur district demonstrated unprecedented electoral participation, significantly outperforming urban women in assembly elections.