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Govt empowering SC and ST entrepreneurs in MSEs: Minister

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) In a bid to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe-run Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme, to fulfill the mandated 4 per cent of procurement from SC/ST MSEs under the Public Procurement Policy, the government said on Friday.

'Must educate himself': BJP on Rahul Gandhi's criticism of VB-G RAM G Bill

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Friday, hit out at the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for what it called "spreading misinformation" on the new rural job employment scheme and asked the Congress leader to educate himself about Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission - Gramin (VB-G RAM G).

Oppn has problem with the name 'Ram': BJP leader on protest against G RAM G Bill

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday criticised the Opposition for protesting against the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB–G RAM G Bill), saying that the Opposition appears to have a problem with the name 'Ram'.

Pushpangadan, ‘Jeevani’ pioneer who ensured tribal share in science, passes away

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 19 (IANS) Dr Palpu Pushpangadan, the Padma Shri awardee botanist who rewrote the rules of scientific research by ensuring that tribal communities benefited from knowledge drawn from their traditions, passed away here on Friday due to age-related ailments. He was 81.

SHANTI Bill 2025: How can it help India achieve self-reliance in nuclear energy

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, aims to achieve self-reliance in the nuclear sector and meet India’s 2047 clean energy goals.

‘India soon to become world’s third-largest economy,’ say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi’s leadership

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India is on the verge of a historic economic milestone, with several BJP leaders asserting that the country will soon become the world’s third-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Centre releases over Rs 94 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Uttarakhand

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Centre has released Rs 94.236 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Uttarakhand during the financial year 2025-26, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Friday.

Rahul Gandhi vows pan-India protest against G RAM G Bill, terms it 'anti-village by design'

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Friday vowed to launch a nationwide stir against the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB- G RAM G) bill, which he claimed was bulldozed through the Parliament without adequate scrutiny and debate.

India’s direct tax collection clocks 8 pc growth at Rs 17.05 lakh crore in April-Dec

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s net direct tax collections recorded an 8 per cent growth to Rs 17.05 lakh crore so far in the current financial year (2025-26), on the back of a steady growth in corporate tax receipts, according to figures released by the Income Tax Department on Friday.

Congress MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against renaming of MGNREGA

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Congress staged a protest on Friday against replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-G RAM G Bill) on the Parliament premises.

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Govt empowering SC and ST entrepreneurs in MSEs: Minister

'Must educate himself': BJP on Rahul Gandhi's criticism of VB-G RAM G Bill

Oppn has problem with the name 'Ram': BJP leader on protest against G RAM G Bill

Pushpangadan, ‘Jeevani’ pioneer who ensured tribal share in science, passes away

SHANTI Bill 2025: How can it help India achieve self-reliance in nuclear energy

‘India soon to become world’s third-largest economy,’ say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi’s leadership

Centre releases over Rs 94 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Uttarakhand

Rahul Gandhi vows pan-India protest against G RAM G Bill, terms it 'anti-village by design'

India’s direct tax collection clocks 8 pc growth at Rs 17.05 lakh crore in April-Dec

Congress MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against renaming of MGNREGA

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