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South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
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...
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsAmericans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They w...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
Donald Trump targets Thomas Massie as purge of Republican critics intensifiesPresident Donald Trump is backing a challenger against Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary. This race is the most...
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'You may encounter many defeats, but you must…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-famous poet, revered for her memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'Quote of the Day: Maya Angelou's powerful words continue to inspire. Her life journey, marked by hardship and triumph, teaches resilience. ...
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
‘If Indians stop buying gold for one year, how much would India benefit?’ User asks billion-dollar question to AI, the reply will shock youIndia Gold Buying: A viral X post questioning the economic impact of India's gold obsession sparked a national debate. With gold imports so...
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocationIndia is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of ...
Air pollution debate row: Congress slams Centre, government blames Opposition conductThe government has levied accusations against the Opposition for hindering vital discussions in Parliament regarding air pollution. Parliam...
Lok Sabha passes insurance bill raising FDI to 100%; rural jobs bill tabledEnhancing the FDI limit to 100% will enable global insurance companies to inject substantial capital directly without waiting to seek a dom...
ET Graphics: A new job framework for rural IndiaRural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the MGNREGA, 200...
Parliament Winter Session: Govt tables bill for new rural employment policy set to replace MGNREGAA new rural employment bill, VB-G RAM-G, was introduced in Lok Sabha by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. This bill is set to replace t...
Land bill pro-farmer, pro-growth: CIIThe Land Bill introduced in Parliament on Monday will create millions of jobs, meet the aspirations of farmers, and help spur growth in the...
Jairam Ramesh was the newsmaker of Rural Development Ministry in year 2012During his stint in the Ministry, he kicked up several controversies and drew flak from many quarters as he highlighted the sanitation situ...
- Rural job bill sent to House panel
The contentious National Rural Employment Guarantee Bill 2004 has been referred to the parliamentary standing committee on rural developmen...
- Rural job guarantee Bill tabled in LS
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Bill, 2004 tabled today in the Lok Sabha proposes creation of a National Employment Guarantee Fund ...