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MNREGA reduced to wage-distribution scheme, poor stripped from right to work: Congress leaders

LUCKNOW, Dec. 21 -- The BJP government has dismantled the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) in an attempt to weaken Mahatma Gandhi's vision and deprive the poorest citize... Read More


Explained: G-RAM-G vs MGNREGA

India, Dec. 21 -- In a move that has triggered both intrigue and scepticism, the government has introduced the G-RAM-G Bill as a replacement for the much-loved MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural E... Read More


Congress protests against VB G RAM G Act across country; says BJP cutting "lifeline of poor"

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Congress party on Sunday launched multiple protests against the overhaul of the national rural employment scheme, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gra... Read More


"Replacing NREGA with 'Ram' scheme is an injustice to the poor": Cong's Hanumantha Rao

Hyderabad, Dec. 21 -- Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Sunday criticised the Centre's proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging that the government has diluted the spirit of the Mahatma Gandhi Nat... Read More


VB-G RAM G Bill gets President Murmu's assent, now becomes law

India, Dec. 21 -- The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, which was cleared by the Parliament this week, has got President Droupadi Murmu's assent, the Rural Development Ministry said on Sunday. The Viksit Bharat... Read More


Odisha's Komal wins Bronze in Industrial Design Technology at WorldSkills Asia 2025

Rourkela, Dec. 21 -- Odisha celebrated a proud achievement on the global skills map as Komal, a talented young innovator from Rourkela, won the Bronze medal in Industrial Design Technology at the pres... Read More


Cabinet approves amendment to Punjab Abadi Deh Act

Chandigarh, Dec. 21 -- The Punjab cabinet on Saturday gave nod to amend the Punjab Abadi Deh (Record of Rights) Act, 2021, to reduce the time limit for filing objections and appeals under the 'Mera Gh... Read More


Two-day UVB Udaan Fest takes off at Lychee Bagh

Dehradun, Dec. 21 -- Garhwal Post Bureau DEHRADUN, 20 Dec: Uttarakhand Virtual Bazaar (UVB) is a pioneering initiative that was born during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. When physic... Read More


Weekly Horoscope Scorpio, December 21-27, 2025: The winter solstice offers new career milestones

India, Dec. 21 -- Scorpio feels focused and brave this week; honest talks clear confusion, new tasks test skills, and steady habits bring slow but sure gains in mood. Scorpio will gain clarity this w... Read More


Microsoft India head highlights AI's future, emphasises the need for upskilling and changing nature of jobs

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Unmetered intelligence, human-supervised 'digital colleagues,' and ongoing skilling will be the main safeguards in an AI-driven future, according to Puneet Chandok, President of ... Read More