Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study showsThe ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women's Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studi...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in ParliamentParliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elec...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Meet Samrat Choudhary, Bihar's new 'king' who started his political career under Rabri DeviSamrat Choudhary will take oath as Bihar's new Chief Minister on Wednesday. He is the first BJP leader to hold this position in the state. ...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Parliament set for 21st century's biggest women rights push: PMPM Narendra Modi said implementing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be a landmark step for women’s empowerment, urging timely action a...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Take on the bane of bureaucrat-ocracyDonald Trump has appointed Kash Patel as the new FBI director to reduce bureaucratic overreach. In India, the decentralisation from the Pan...
02 Dec, 2024, 12.31 AM IST
Bill to amend J-K local body laws introduced in Lok SabhaThe Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai....
05 Feb, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
J&K approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act despite controversyThe Administrative Council, led by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has approved amendments to the J&K Panchayati Raj Act...
29 Dec, 2023, 11.21 AM IST
National Panchayati Raj Day 2023: Theme, significance, key detailsNational Panchayati Raj Day is an important day for India as it celebrates the spirit of democracy and decentralization of power. The Panch...
24 Apr, 2023, 01.46 PM IST
Zilla parishad chiefs must be given full powers for district planning, says Congress leader Mani Shankar AiyarZilla parishad presidents should be assigned officials for guidance along with sufficient funds and freedom to use the funds, the former Un...
27 Aug, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
Security tightened ahead of PM Modi's visit to J&K tomorrowThe Prime minister will address a gathering including more than 30,000 Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members of Jammu and Kashmir while ...
23 Apr, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
Congress leader Karan Singh Dalal seeks President's rule in HaryanaCongress leader Karan Singh Dalal has sought imposition of President's rule in Haryana, alleging breakdown of constitutional machinery.
15 Jul, 2015, 06.30 PM IST
AJKPC demand inclusion of 73rd, 74th amendment in Common Minimum Program of GovernmentAJKPC asked the political parties forming a new government to include implementation of 73rd and 74th amendment of Indian Constitution in t...
09 Feb, 2015, 05.00 PM IST
No compromise on 73rd amendment implementation demand: AJKPCSharma said the copies of memorandum sent to MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been received by the respective secretariats.
17 Dec, 2013, 08.36 PM IST
Congress committed to Panchayati Raj, confusion only on process: Mani Shankar Aiyar, Ex-Panchyati Raj MinisterMy target for fulfilling Rajiv’s vision has always been 2018. We can get there in less than 5 years, says Mani Shankar Aiyar.
02 May, 2013, 12.48 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi's Panchayati Raj remains a pipedream as UPA declares it a failureRajiv Gandhi gave the institution of Panchayati Raj his personal imprimatur but a report commissioned by UPA has all but declared it a fail...
24 Apr, 2013, 04.03 AM IST
- Rural job scheme in Gandhi's name
NREGA to be named Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
03 Oct, 2009, 05.27 AM IST