'Reflects NDA’s vision to bring poor into development mainstream': BJP welcomes MGNREGA renaming

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), commonly referred to as G RAM G, saying the move reflects the NDA government’s vision to bring people living below the poverty line into the mainstream of development.

President Murmu inaugurates photo gallery dedicated to 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated a Param Vir Dirgha, a photo gallery dedicated to the awardees of the highest military decoration, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

Rupee depreciation influenced by multiple factors, including US trade pact developments: Minister

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The depreciation of the Indian rupee during the current financial year 2025-26 has been influenced by the increase in trade deficit and likely prospects arising from the ongoing developments in India’s trade agreement with the US, amid relatively weak support from the capital account, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Oppn storms LS over MGNREGA name change, Priyanka Gandhi flags threat to employment guarantee

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) As the Lok Sabha reconvened on Tuesday, the opposition mounted a strong protest against the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), 2025, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to tackle legacy problems of pollution, waterlogging

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inspected the desilting of Sunehri Pul and the progress on Barapullah Bridge Phase-3, reiterating the government’s commitment to finding permanent solutions to legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution.

'Don't understand the obsession with changing the name': Priyanka Gandhi on renaming of MGNREGA

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised the Centre’s move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying she did not understand the government’s obsession with changing the name of the flagship rural employment scheme.

Oppn hits out at Nitish Kumar over alleged hijab incident, Pappu Yadav terms it 'fatherly emotion'

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Opposition parties on Tuesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a viral video in which he is allegedly seen removing a woman’s hijab during a public event, terming the act "shameful" and demanding an apology.

'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).

RS: Digvijaya Singh claims irregularities in organic crop certification, BJP MP demands fire safety fund for historic markets

IANS | December 16, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) During the Zero Hour in Parliament, two MPs from Madhya Pradesh highlighted critical issues affecting cultural heritage and agricultural exports.

'If votes were stolen, it was Cong that did it: Giriraj Singh backs Supriya Sule on EVM issue

IANS | December 16, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday backed NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule for dismissing the opposition’s allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) rigging, asserting that if there had ever been vote theft in the country, it was carried out by the Congress in the era of ballot papers.

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'Reflects NDA’s vision to bring poor into development mainstream': BJP welcomes MGNREGA renaming

President Murmu inaugurates photo gallery dedicated to 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees

Rupee depreciation influenced by multiple factors, including US trade pact developments: Minister

Oppn storms LS over MGNREGA name change, Priyanka Gandhi flags threat to employment guarantee

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows to tackle legacy problems of pollution, waterlogging

'Don't understand the obsession with changing the name': Priyanka Gandhi on renaming of MGNREGA

Oppn hits out at Nitish Kumar over alleged hijab incident, Pappu Yadav terms it 'fatherly emotion'

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

RS: Digvijaya Singh claims irregularities in organic crop certification, BJP MP demands fire safety fund for historic markets

'If votes were stolen, it was Cong that did it: Giriraj Singh backs Supriya Sule on EVM issue

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