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In a U-turn, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
- India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
- Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
- Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...
- India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAIThe number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This ...
- Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
- 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...
- 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...
- Government may soon launch scheme to develop critical minerals processing value chain: Recycling bodyThe initiative prioritizes recycling for 27 critical minerals, encouraging extraction and processing beyond just 'black mass'. The Material...
- 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....
- Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
- Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
- Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
- K2 Infra bags Rs 390.91 crore Telangana road projectK2 Infra Limited has bagged a significant Rs 390.91 crore road project from the Telangana government. This initiative focuses on enhancing ...
- Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
- Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
- Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...
- CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measuresAssam's Social Audit Unit is struggling with significant operational and governance issues. A CAG report reveals its registration expired f...
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