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
Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar’s 24th Chief Minister, scripts BJP’s first at the helmSamrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister, marking the first time the BJP leads the state government. This elevatio...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.42 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
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
Govt to launch Devolution Index Report on panchayatsMinister S. P. Singh Baghel will unveil the Devolution Index Report on February 13, detailing the progress of decentralization in Indian pa...
11 Feb, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
What Assam government's Panchayati Raj reform looks like?The bill proposes introduction of EVM in Panchayat Elections. The cabinet has approved amendment of certain provisions of Assam Panchayat A...
13 Sep, 2023, 01.22 AM IST
Assam government proposes major reform in Panchayati Raj SystemThe State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt any of the following projects from the application of the provisi...
09 Sep, 2023, 10.06 AM IST
At Mahila Congress meet, Mani Shankar Aiyar talks of sending Narendra Modi to seashoreAiyar, a former Panchayati Raj minister, said that one of the reasons behind the party's Lok Sabha poll debacle was its failure to empower ...
20 Aug, 2014, 05.55 PM IST
- Canada to learn from India's Panchayat Raj system
Aiming to learn from Indian process of power decentralisation, a Canadian government delegation will meet Union Panchayati Raj Affairs Mini...
05 Nov, 2012, 07.04 PM 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
Include aam aadmi in decision making: AiyarPanchayati Raj Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has been advocating inclusive growth by empowering panchayati raj institutions.
27 Oct, 2008, 03.13 AM IST
- Aiyar lectures government on inclusive growth
The UPA government's in-house critic, panchayati raj minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, now says that there is inadequate understanding about inc...
23 Aug, 2008, 04.23 AM IST
- 'Radio most effective medium to educate rural masses'
With a view to popularise the importance of local governance and panchayati raj, the Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended the ...
09 Dec, 2007, 11.00 AM IST
- 'High growth means little'
Aiyar lashed out at the government’s economy managers for a blinkered perspective and lack of concern for issues that affect the common man...
01 Aug, 2007, 01.10 AM IST