'Work for pittance to run key govt schemes': Sonia Gandhi raises issues of ASHA, Anganwadi workers in RS

IANS | December 16, 2025 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Former Congress President and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the ongoing distress faced by millions of women frontline workers during Zero Hour, calling for urgent reforms to support ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists), Anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).

Gross office absorption in India to cross 80 million sq ft in 2025, GCCs lead

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:39 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Gross office absorption in India is expected to cross 80 million square feet in 2025, reaffirming the country's position as a global talent and enterprise hub, a report said on Tuesday, adding that global capability centre (GCC) expansion, in particular, emerged as a powerful driver, consolidating India’s role in the global value chain.

'What's the problem': Pappu Yadav on slogans against PM at Cong rally

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Purnea MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday said that there was nothing wrong in the derogatory remarks that were raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress protest rally, as the slogans "came out of anger" and politicians "should be ready to face criticism".