ADB approves USD 230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in ChennaiChennai's water infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with a USD 230 million loan from the Asian Development Bank. This initiative aims...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Centre notifies three sets of rules under VB-G RAM G ActNew rules under the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act have been notified, guiding the transition from M...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Odisha cabinet approves over Rs 2,000 crore deep sea fishing missionOdisha's government has approved a massive Rs 2,000 crore deep sea fishing mission to establish the state as a premier marine export hub. T...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Lt Gen Sandeep Jain assumes office as Vice-Chief of Army StaffLieutenant General Sandeep Jain has taken over as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff. With a distinguished career spanning nearly four decade...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
West Bengal notifies rural jobs scheme to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G from July 1West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
VB-G RAM G Act comes into force today; revised wage rates notifiedA new rural employment guarantee scheme, the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, will commence o...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
New macro indicators in the works to track Viksit Bharat progressIndia is crafting a robust Viksit Bharat Sankalp indicator framework, featuring around 385 macro indicators, to meticulously track its jour...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1; Centre says all ready for rolloutA new Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, offering 125 days of wage employment, launches July 1....
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Bangladesh PM Rahman firms up Teesta plans, says will implement at 'any cost'Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has vowed to push ahead with the crucial Teesta Barrage Master Plan, emphasizing its national prio...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
J P Nadda launches Unified Health Interface for seamless healthcare accessIndia's Union Health Minister J P Nadda has launched the Unified Health Interface (UHI), a new digital network under Ayushman Bharat Digita...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks inputs from states to push fresh rural reformsRural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
In a U-turn, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Govt holds inter-ministerial meet to operationalise G RAM G Act convergence framework ahead of July 1 rolloutA crucial inter-ministerial meeting was held to finalize the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevik...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST