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New index introduced to track progress of 250,000 gram panchayats

India, April 9 -- The government has introduced the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2022-23 to track the progress of 250,000 gram panchayats, the rural grassroots governing bodies, combining all 17 ... Read More


Parliamentary panel suggests hike in central share in social aid programme

India, April 8 -- A parliamentary panel has recommended an increase in central contributions to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), saying that the financial burden should not be dispropo... Read More


BJP received over 6 times more donations than Congress in 2023-24: Report

India, April 8 -- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remained ahead among national parties in terms of donation receipts and got over six times more donations- Rs.2,243.94 crore in 2023-24 compar... Read More


Blessed to have darshan of Ram Setu, says modi

New Delhi, April 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he was blessed to have a "darshan of the Ram Setu", or Adam's Bridge - a chain of limestone shoals between two islands of Tamil N... Read More


Centre puts all poultry farms on watch amid bird flu spread

NEW DELHI, April 5 -- The Union animal husbandry ministry's department of animal husbandry and dairying (DAHD) has announced mandatory registration for all poultry farms within a month as part of a "t... Read More


Centre puts all poultry farms on watch amid bird flu spread

NEW DELHI, April 5 -- The Union animal husbandry ministry's department of animal husbandry and dairying (DAHD) has announced mandatory registration for all poultry farms within a month as part of a "t... Read More


Centre puts all poultry farms on watch amid bird flu spread

NEW DELHI, April 5 -- The Union animal husbandry ministry's department of animal husbandry and dairying (DAHD) has announced mandatory registration for all poultry farms within a month as part of a "t... Read More


Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-led govt over US reciprocal tariff rate, China

India, April 3 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned that United States (US) President Donald Trump's announcement of a 27% reciprocal tariff rate against India poses a risk for the India... Read More


EC officials held over 4,000 meetings in outreach bid

India, April 2 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) concluded its "biggest engagement drive with political parties", conducting 4,719 nationwide meetings with their representatives in a bid to re... Read More


Govt data: Rural job plan funds misappropriated in most states

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Centre has halted funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, citing "financial misappropriation", eve... Read More