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"Nothing will happen if you rename...": Punjab CM slams Centre on bill to replace MGNREGA

Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre's move to bring a bill to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA),... Read More


Cabinet nod to 'Saat Nischay-3' to bring Bihar among developed states

PATNA, Dec. 16 -- The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to roll out "Saat Nischay-3" in the next five years (2025-30) to bring Bihar in the category of developed states of the country. In order t... Read More


Shivraj Chouhan introduces VB-G RAM-G Bill in Lok Sabha; Congress calls for nationwide protests, says "insult to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals"

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also referred to as the VB-G RAM-G Bill, which ... Read More


Indo-China border trade via Shipki La from June

Shimla, Dec. 16 -- After a gap of six years, the Indo-China border trade via Shipki La - a strategic pass near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - will re-commence from June 2026 as the state governmen... Read More


Priyanka Gandhi to oppose Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill to rename MNEREGA at 12 noon in LS

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday will intervene and oppose the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, replacing th... Read More


Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla-owned Dharma Production acquires Cornerstone's stake in DCA - Here's what they plan to do

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Indian film production giant Dharma Productions, which is owned by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, on 16 December 2025, acquired Cornerstone's stake in Dharma Cornerstone Agency... Read More


Firm steps towards peace through 'Poona Margem': 34 Maoist cadres surrender in Bijapur

Raipur, Dec. 16 -- Another significant success has been achieved in the direction of peace, trust and development in the Bastar region. In Bijapur district, a total 34 Maoist cadres carrying a collect... Read More


Parliament Session: Lok Sabha to take up committee reports, papers, Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill today

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha is set for a packed legislative and procedural agenda on Tuesday, with the House scheduled to take up questions, laying of official papers, presentation of multiple... Read More


"From Roads to Parliament": Congress mounts fierce offensive against govt's proposed MGNREGA overhaul

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Congress Tuesday launched a dual-front attack on the NDA government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to "erase" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employme... Read More


Centre set to introduce bill to revamp rural job scheme

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government will replace the country's flagship job scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA) with Vik... Read More