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.
Hubballi's Gokul Road, or Airport Road, is rapidly evolving into a major commercial and lifestyle destination, driven by young professionals and students. Discover the factors behind this real estate boom.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
The Devaraj Urs Truck Terminal Limited in Hubballi has approved the design map for a new terminal at Anchatageri. Tenders will be called soon, aiming to ease city traffic and boost connectivity. Read more.
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation revamps Mahatma Gandhi Park's musical fountain with new shows & school tours to increase footfall. Discover the tech marvel!
Hubballi's flyover project advances as land from Mahatma Gandhi Park is acquired to build a 7-metre concrete road and drain. The upgrade from asphalt promises better infrastructure. Read more.
As temperatures plunge in Hubballi, doctors warn of increased heart attack risks from morning walks. Experts advise safer timings and precautions to stay healthy this winter.
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.
Hubballi rural police arrest six kin, including father, for murder of Manya Patil over inter-caste marriage. Dalit organisations demand strict action and justice.
South Western Railway faces backlash for an additional fare hike before the national revision. Passengers allege unfair conversion of trains to superfast category without service upgrades. Read more.
Akshaya Patra Foundation in Hubballi upgrades its kitchen with 18 steam cauldrons & biogas system, enhancing meal quality for over 130,000 students daily. Read about this major CSR initiative.
Hubballi's Unkal Lake sheds its weed-infested past, now offering water sports & new facilities. With a zipline, sky cycling & more planned by Jan 2026, it's becoming a full-day tourist spot. Explore the transformation!
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
Former Kollam councillor M Saji and supporters allegedly stormed Eravipuram police station, threatening a sub-inspector with death. A case has been registered. Read the full details.
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.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas and DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma visited Jaipur's Mansarovar police station, declaring it a fully digital 'model police station' after reviewing tech-driven initiatives like e-FIR and app-based crime monitoring.
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.
Karnataka Slum Development Board President launches Pulse Polio drive in Hubballi. Over 2 lakh children in the district to be vaccinated. Officials warn against vaccine misinformation.
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.
A violent clash erupted between two groups inside Bhopal's Shahjehanabad police station on Friday. Watch the shocking video and learn how a dispute over denting work escalated into a public brawl.
A family from Hubballi lost luggage worth Rs 60,000 on Himachal Express. Their complaint faced jurisdiction issues between Ambala, Delhi, and Hubballi GRP. Read about the travel security concerns.
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.
The crucial field survey for the Almatti-Kushtagi railway line is finished. The DPR is due by May 2026, promising better connectivity for central & north Karnataka. Read more.
The NWKRTC Hosur regional bus terminal in Hubballi is plagued by filth and poor maintenance just years after its 2020 launch. Passengers decry pan-stained walls & garbage. Officials blame public spitting.