Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 from men
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
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.
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
SVAMITVA scheme completes drone surveys in 13,920 Himachal villages, digitizing 38 lakh property parcels. 5,419 property cards issued in Hamirpur. Read details.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
US unemployment rate climbs to 4.6% in November, the highest since 2021, amid federal job cuts and economic uncertainty. Key insights on Fed rates and hiring trends.
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.
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.
Sharad Pawar in UPA-II sought a halt to NREGA works during peak farming, while Jairam Ramesh opposed. The NDA's current proposals echo past internal debates. Explore the full history.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
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.
35 candidates received offer letters at the RE Job Fair 2025 in Chandigarh, boosting green employment. The event connected skilled youth with top renewable energy firms. Read more.
The Dharwad bench of Karnataka High Court has directed government job aspirants to meet the Chief Minister directly. This comes after police thwarted their protest rallies in December. Read the full story.
MP Dr C N Manjunath calls for raising Ayushman Bharat's annual coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. He also highlights the critical shortage of doctors in rural India. Read more.
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
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.
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.
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
Coimbatore cyber crime police arrest K Arun for cheating a youth with fake overseas job offers. The accused promised a hotel job abroad and took Rs 3.5 lakh. Read the full story.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
Aanshul Uthaiah, 22, quit his full-time job in Bengaluru to pursue content creation. His honest viral Instagram video about hating his work resonated with thousands. Read his story and the internet's reaction.
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.
Police in Dharwad arrested over 40 job aspirants to prevent a rally demanding government fill vacancies. Protests spread across North Karnataka as youth unrest grows. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh records lowest MGNREGS job card deactivation at 11.4% in southern states. State's empathetic approach ensures no genuine worker is left behind. Read the full story.
Several Pune youths were cheated by fake MahaMetro job offers. Authorities warn citizens to verify appointments via official channels. Read how to avoid such scams.
Job aspirants in Dharwad will protest on Dec 1 despite police denial. They demand the government fill 2.8 lakh state vacancies and address unemployment. Read their full demands.
Significant progress in India's rural water supply: 82% households now have tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the government's clean water initiative.
Karnataka government requests ₹5,300 crore from Centre to complete Jal Jeevan Mission works, aiming to provide tap water connections to 25 lakh households by 2024.