Himachal panchayat polls: Women take the lead as turnout crosses 80 pc amid rainWomen voters significantly outnumbered men in Himachal Pradesh's final panchayat election phase, contributing to an overall turnout exceedi...
30 May, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
'Papa, I will fulfil your dream of skilled, prosperous, strong India': Rahul Gandhi remembers his father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversaryRahul Gandhi remembered his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary. He pledged to realize Rajiv Gandhi's...
21 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Bihar's infrastructure will undergo major transformation in coming years: CM Samrat ChoudharyBihar's infrastructure is set for a major upgrade with new connectivity projects. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Navin Kis...
11 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Proof of the pudding is in partycipationDespite legislative pushes for gender equality, women's presence in politics remains stagnant. Political parties tend to nominate a handful...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Inside Assam’s big contest: Sarma’s dominance vs Gogoi’s comeback betAssam voted in a crucial election. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP faced a challenge from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. The outcom...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.59 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
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
Women’s reservation: PM Modi makes strong pitch for a new era in India, calls 2029 timeline crucialPrime Minister Narendra Modi is rallying for women's reservation within legislative assemblies by the year 2029. A special parliamentary se...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stageIndia is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move a...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Urban body, panchayati raj institution bypolls to be held in Jan: Rajasthan election chiefThe Rajasthan Election Commissioner, Madhukar Gupta, announced that bypolls for vacant posts in urban local bodies and panchayati raj insti...
13 Dec, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
Smooth transition of power in India after every election post-independence: LS SpeakerBirla also said the country cannot be empowered without strengthening the Panchayati Raj institutions and making them more accountable to t...
08 Jan, 2021, 02.53 PM IST
Centre wants to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions in ArunachalTomar's assurances came when a delegation of All Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Parishad (AAPPP) led by its secretary general Sangha Tagik ca...
09 Nov, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
Panchayati Raj Institution in Arunachal strengthened: Nabam TukiNabam Tuki today said the three-tier panchayati raj institution in the state has been strengthened and the elected members have gained good...
14 Jul, 2015, 09.24 PM IST
Government to give more powers to Panchayati Raj institutions"We are trying to give more and more powers to panchayati raj institutions," Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Upendra Kushwaha said in ...
07 Aug, 2014, 02.44 PM IST
Bihar government to strengthen panchayati raj institutionsBihar government decided to constitute independent monitoring committee for technical assessment of development works at the grassroot leve...
13 Dec, 2013, 07.08 PM IST
- Govt to assess utilisation of funds given to PRIs
The Government has decided to assess the utilisation of the over Rs 400 crore given by it under a national award to Panchayati Raj Institut...
20 May, 2010, 02.05 PM IST