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New VB-G RAM G Act to bring more work to households, cut inefficiencies, boost consumption: SBI

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), is expected to bring more households into the rural employm... Read More


Congress and VBA announce BMC poll alliance

India, Dec. 29 -- In an unprecedented move, the Congress on Sunday announced an alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the BMC elections scheduled for January 15. The VBA, w... Read More


Kudopali to be developed as a major cultural heritage & pilgrimage site: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29 -- union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday called for developing Kudopali in Odisha's Sambalpur district into a major cultural heritage and pilgrimage site, high... Read More


Pune elections: Aspirants file nominations before parties release lists

India, Dec. 29 -- With the deadline for nominations drawing closer, several aspirants have moved ahead and filed their papers for the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections on January 15,... Read More


Top electric bus and truck makers want another relief for rare earth magnets as China plays hardball

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- India's leading electric bus and truck makers are planning to ask for a one-year extension on exemptions to import rare earth magnet motors - that are critical for electric vehic... Read More


Uttar Pradesh schools shut until January 1 over cold spell

Lucknow, Dec. 29 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday ordered all schools till Class 12 to be shut until January 1 amid cold conditions in the state. The order applies to all ICS... Read More


JP Nadda chairs high-level review on healthcare reforms, TB Mukt Bharat in Haryana

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, JP Nadda, on Monday convened a high-level review meeting with the Health Minister and senior officials of Haryana to evaluate healthcar... Read More


Bomb scare at two more Divisional Secretariats in Kandy: No suspicious items found

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- A message claiming that a bomb was inside the storeroom of the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat in Nawalapitiya was received today (29) via the office's email creating panic... Read More


Wonderful if Pandya returns to No 7 spot in Tests : Robin Uthappa

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa urged India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to make a Test return, saying it'd be "wonderful" if he slots back into the No. 7 spot. Uthapp... Read More


SC puts in abeyance its earlier order on Aravalli, forms new expert panel; Opposition welcomes, Govt reaffirms commitment to protect range

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The opposition on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its earlier decision issued on November 20 to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definiti... Read More