The rural development ministry will identify up to 1,000 blocks across the country where there are no banks or internet connectivity.

"I like this scheme. This scheme is best for villages. Basically, people get employment," said Munde who took charge of the ministry on Tue...

PM Modi allocated portfolios to his ministers, giving charge of finance and defence to Arun Jaitley and making Sushma Swaraj the new extern...