'Not bulldozed, rebuilt': Think Tank CEO takes on Congress over VB-G RAM G Act

IANS | December 22, 2025 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The political debate over the newly enacted Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act has intensified. Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation, has issued a detailed rebuttal to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, who reposted Sonia Gandhi’s article accusing the Centre of “bulldozing” MGNREGA to replace it with the new Act.

Shiv Sena-UBT exudes confidence in 30-year winning streak in BMC polls, calls Cong 'tourist party'

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Monday took a swipe at the Congress, calling it a "tourist party" and asserting that it holds little relevance in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, while underlining his party's three-decade-long dominance in Mumbai's civic politics.

Integrity must guide financial decision-making, says VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday reminded defence accounts officers of the need to maintain the highest standards of integrity and vigilance since public money represents the hard-earned contributions of taxpayers.

Mamata Banerjee changed in 15 years, beyond common people's reach: Humayun Kabir (Ld)

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur Assembly Constituency Humayun Kabir on Monday claimed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not the same person as she used to be 15 years ago and was beyond common people's reach.

India–New Zealand FTA is a game-changer for Indian exporters: FIEO

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement as "a game-changer for Indian exporters", which will significantly enhance the country's integration with global value chains.

Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the state, the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Monday criticised the move, calling it inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution.

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:11 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a tirade at the opposition over the codeine cough syrup controversy and hurled a ‘2 namoone’ jibe -- pointed towards two 'young' leaders, one in Delhi and the other in Lucknow.

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bangladesh, saying the ongoing violence and criminal activities must be stopped immediately for the sake of humanity and stability.

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Amid a political war of words between the BJP and the Congress party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on infiltration in Assam and the Northeast, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday accused the grand old party of suppressing historical facts related to the Partition.

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED’s plea

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the alleged National Herald case.

Politics

'Not bulldozed, rebuilt': Think Tank CEO takes on Congress over VB-G RAM G Act

Shiv Sena-UBT exudes confidence in 30-year winning streak in BMC polls, calls Cong 'tourist party'

Integrity must guide financial decision-making, says VP Radhakrishnan

Mamata Banerjee changed in 15 years, beyond common people's reach: Humayun Kabir (Ld)

India–New Zealand FTA is a game-changer for Indian exporters: FIEO

Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED’s plea

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