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
PM Modi urges ministries to break dept silos, speed up reformsThe brainstorming session, attended by over 100 secretary and secretary-level officers, focused on "Deregulation and other reforms for Ease...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Who is General Dhiraj Seth, India's new Army Chief: Headed two commands facing Pakistan and known for contributions to modernisation, future warfare tacticsGeneral Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, marking a significant moment as the first from the Armoured Cor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Haryana, Rajasthan sign pact to implement Yamuna water projectHaryana and Rajasthan have inked a historic pact for the Yamuna Water Project, a move that will finally implement a 1994 water-sharing agre...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Government working on multiple formulations to increase number of LS seats by 50% for all statesThe government is reportedly exploring options to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50% to address southern states' concerns about political powe...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Haryana, Rajasthan sign MoU to implement 1994 Yamuna water agreementHaryana and Rajasthan have inked a crucial agreement, enabling Rajasthan to receive water from the Hathini Kund barrage during monsoons. Th...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Progcap looks to raise $45 million equity capital in FY28The fintech firm, which obtained an NBFC licence in 2022, has been witnessing very high growth in MSME lending, especially wholesalers and ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
World MSME day: Better logistics, deeper market access key to MSMEs’ next growth phase, says Allcargo Logistics CEOKetan Kulkarni discusses the logistics bottlenecks facing India’s MSMEs, the impact of PM Gati Shakti and ONDC, and why integrated supply c...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Ex-IAS Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of Patnaik's aide VK Pandian, joins BJDFormer IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of Naveen Patnaik's aide VK Pandian, has officially joined the BJD. Party chief Patnaik we...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
India's export ambitions need more than infrastructure, says BCBAAs India pursues its economic ambitions, the customs and logistics ecosystem will play a pivotal role in enhancing trade competitiveness an...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
PM Modi reviews four major projects worth Rs 30,000 crore, calls for timely completion under PM Gati Shakti frameworkPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects exceeding ₹30,000 crore to boost economic ...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
PM Modi expresses concern over misuse of digital platforms, stresses timely action for cyber fraud casesPrime Minister Modi has voiced serious concerns regarding the escalating misuse of digital platforms for fraudulent activities, urging a sw...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
VOC Port emerges as model for sustainable maritime developmentLeading the charge in India's sustainable maritime evolution, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has made impressive strides in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Imposing vegetarianism: TMC's Derek O'Brien targets BJP over Bengal mid-day mealTrinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Beng...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST