Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Israel-Iran conflict: India urges citizens in Israel to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travelIndia has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel. They are urged to stay vigilant and close to shelters. Non-essential travel within...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
'Ocean of energy' found in Andaman: What the new gas discovery means? Can it reduce India's import dependence?Andaman oil discovery news: Oil India has confirmed the discovery of natural gas in an exploratory well in the Andaman Sea, marking a signi...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAASAgricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Clean energy sector to add over 44 lakh jobs by 2030: StudyIndia's clean energy sector is set to generate over 44 lakh jobs by 2030. Rooftop solar will be the biggest job creator, accounting for nea...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, marks start of India's rainy seasonThe southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala. This marks the beginning of India's crucial four-month rainy season. However, forecasts indica...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Why simplicity wins: Lessons from SmartGaon to enterprise techFrom transforming rural communities through SmartGaon to building next-generation enterprise platforms, Yogesh Sahu’s journey offers a uniq...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Leh - Ladakh to develop ten model border hamlets: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K SaxenaLeh-Ladakh is developing ten model border villages. The first, Chumur, has begun construction of climate-resilient homes with homestay faci...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Banks flag bad loans, rising fraud in SHGsBanks are flagging increased fraud and loan defaults within self-help groups. To combat this, lenders are suggesting mandatory unique regis...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
453 Nepali nationals rescued from alleged networking fraud operation in UPThe Embassy of Nepal in India announced the rescue of 453 Nepali citizens from an alleged networking fraud operation in India's Kushinagar ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reformsIndia highlighted the importance of the UN's development pillar. National ownership must be central to global development efforts. Discussi...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Demand for MGNREGS work down 28% in MayDemand for MGNREGS work saw a significant drop in May compared to last year. This comes as a new program is slated to replace the current s...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan releases first instalment of over Rs 10,000 cr under PMAY-G for 12 StatesUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released over ₹10,000 crore for rural housing to support the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin for 12 ...
28 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Centre releases draft norms for Viksit Bharat-G RAM GNew draft rules are out for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). This new scheme replaces MGNREGA and wi...
23 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST