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Rural jobs guarantee revamp: More days of work, greater burden for states?

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Union government intends to roll out a revamped rural jobs guarantee scheme across the country from April next year, and states will be required to prepare their implementati... Read More


Parliament Session: Lok Sabha introduces VB-G RAM-G Bill 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed the introduction of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also referred to as the VB-G RAM-G Bill,... Read More


UK unemployment rate climbs

LONDON, Dec. 16 -- Britain's unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was estimated at 5.1 percent in the August-October period, rising further amid sluggish labor market conditions, data release... Read More


Pujara backs Ravi Bishnoi to be most expensive Indian player at IPL 2026 mini auction

Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said that legspinner Ravi Bishnoi could be the most expensive Indian player at the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026 auction, set to ... Read More


"Under pretext of renaming, scheme may be scrapped": Priyanka Gandhi on changes to MGNREGA

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre over proposed changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), acc... Read More


Anurag bags overall honours at Chandigarh golf meet

Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- The Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) successfully hosted the Reddy, Azad and Cheema Memorial Pitch & Putt Golf Tournament 2025 at its course on Sunday. The keenly contested eve... Read More


"No Bill should be passed due to personal obsession or bias": Priyanka Gandhi opposes VB-G Ram G Bill

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly opposed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G Ram G Bill, asserting that... Read More


IMILI and Nigeria's global duty: Getting leadership right, By Chido Onumah

Nigeria, Dec. 16 -- A decade-and-a-half ago, a global historic event took place in Bangkok, the picturesque capital city of Thailand. UNESCO convened an Expert Meeting on "Towards Media and Informatio... Read More


"Matheesha Pathirana will still be a hot pick ": Irfan Pathan speaks on Sri Lankan seamer ahead of IPL mini auction

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction approaches, franchises are gearing up to strengthen their squads with a mix of star players and promising uncapped talent. Ah... Read More


"Another step toward dismantling MGNREGA": Priyanka Chaturvedi on 'VB-G RAM G' Bill

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday strongly criticised the BJP-led Centre over the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G ... Read More