MGNREGA workers in Ludhiana protest Central government's proposed amendments, fearing dilution of employment guarantee, reduced wages, and state funding crisis. Nationwide agitation planned for February.
Congress leader Arathi Krishna kicks off Punjab leg of nationwide 'Save MGNREGA' campaign in Amritsar, warning against new VB-GRAM G scheme. Read about the political battle for rural jobs.
Mysore MP Yaduveer Wadiyar announces VB-G Ram G project, replacing MGNREGA to eliminate fake job cards, ghost beneficiaries, and ensure transparency. Employment days increased to 125. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
German small investors, wiped out in company restructurings, are fighting for rights to reinvest. Cases like Varta AG highlight a growing conflict between shareholder rights and insolvency law. Read the full story.
Bihar Congress launches a 45-day mass campaign to protest the replacement of MGNREGA, vowing to reach all 8,064 panchayats. The drive concludes with rallies on Feb 25.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a 'Save MGNREGA' campaign starting January 26. The agitation will continue until the rural jobs scheme is restored. Read more.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a special legislature session to pass a resolution demanding the re-implementation of MGNREGA, following a Congress meeting on the 'Save MGNREGA' movement.
BGC Partners Advisory, a restructuring firm started by ex-Citigroup bankers, is dissolving. Its key client was Puerto Rico's financial oversight board. Read the full story for details.
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
Dalit activists protest at Amritsar DC office demanding MGNREGA wage payments and job cards. Officials assure action. Read the full report on the ongoing dharna.
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
The Indian National Congress has formed a coordination committee led by Ajay Maken to oversee the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' agitation, starting with district press conferences on January 10. Read more about the planned protests.
The Congress party announces a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, protesting against the Modi government's alleged weakening of the rural jobs scheme. Learn about their demands.
The Indian National Congress announces a major 'Save MGNREGA' protest starting January 10, 2026, in three phases to protect the rural jobs scheme. Get the full details.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
Punjab Congress leaders led a major protest in Kharar against Centre's MGNREGA changes, warning of intensified agitation. Read about their demands and allegations.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
Kerala's Local Self-Govt Minister M B Rajesh alleges the Centre's MGNREGA amendments dismantle the job guarantee scheme, shifting a 40% cost burden to states. Kerala could lose Rs 1,600 crore annually. Read more.
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.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
VTB, the largest creditor of Russian Railways, reveals banks are ready to restructure its 4 trillion rouble debt, but only if the central bank does not hike reserve requirements. Debt-to-equity conversion is off the table. Explore the financial challenges
MTV's international music channels are closing worldwide by year-end, marking the final chapter for the network that revolutionized pop culture. Discover why digital platforms killed the radio star.
Altice International restructures Portugal & Caribbean units to raise €750M debt, sparking bond price drops. Strategic review underway amid 12.1% earnings decline.
British conglomerate Swire Group eliminates 40 positions in Hong Kong office as China's economic slowdown impacts operations. Key departments affected include sustainability and finance.