Politics

Dilip Ghosh defends renaming of MGNREGA

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday backed the central government's decision to rename the MGNREGA scheme to VB-G Ram G, stating that the renaming of schemes took place as per the requirements and changes made to it. Ghosh further slammed the opposition saying that the state government is opposing the renaming because they will be bound to give 40% of the funds for the process.

2025-12-18T06:31:40.395635+00:00 IST

"Govt snatching rights of poor, will fight till end": Kharge

The senior Congress leader highlighted that the issue "goes beyond a mere renaming" exercise and there "will be a movement" against it.

2025-12-18T06:06:02.878065+00:00 IST

Jagan to submit signatures to Gov against college privatisation

YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will submit one crore signatures to the Governor today, protesting the Chandrababu Naidu government's decision.

2025-12-18T05:56:17.650572+00:00 IST

CM Stalin slams BJP over changes to rural jobs scheme

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government over proposed changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), describing the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VBGRAMG) as a "deceptive ploy" that strikes at the livelihoods of the rural poor.

2025-12-18T05:48:14.036040+00:00 IST

Everything Modi does revolves around Nehru: Sukhdeo on paper row

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Thursday responded to reports that the Central Government has asked Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to return 51 cartons of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's papers.

2025-12-18T05:40:55.214215+00:00 IST

Parliament: Opp MPs hold protest over MNREGA renaming

Congress leaders and several Opposition MPs on Thursday protested from the Gandhi statue to the Makkar Dawar in Parliament over an "MNERAGA rename issue" in the Parliament complex.

2025-12-18T05:35:40.131069+00:00 IST

"Speaker's decision is unconstitutional...": N Ramchander Rao

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the state's Assembly speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for dismissing disqualification petitions against five defected BRS MLAs, citing his decision as "unconstitutional" and "anti-democratic."

2025-12-18T05:13:07.718228+00:00 IST

Winter Session: Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Members Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and Bansuri Swaraj will raise concerns over the deteriorating air pollution and its impact on public health in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).

2025-12-18T05:07:57.021759+00:00 IST

One pulled the trigger, other removing his legacy: Manickam Tagor

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill, 2025, accusing the government of systematically erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by repealing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

2025-12-18T04:40:41.599734+00:00 IST

Stalin urges PM Modi to address US tariffs threatening TN exports

In his letter, Stalin described the situation as an "escalating crisis" for Tamil Nadu's economy, underlining the State's critical role in India's export ecosystem.

2025-12-18T03:28:53.986932+00:00 IST

Saurabh Bhardwaj on Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Indian manufacturin

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's visit to the BMW factory in Munich, Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj remarked that the Congress leader "could have said this even while being here in India." He cited falling exports and a depreciating rupee as evidence of economic downturn.

2025-12-18T03:22:16.829008+00:00 IST

BRS leader Krishank on Telangana speaker’s decision on defected M

BRS leader Krishank on Thursday criticised the Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for dismissing disqualification petitions against five defected BRS MLAs, saying that this is the "murder of the constitution" and a "mockery of democracy."

2025-12-18T03:13:49.260911+00:00 IST

Vijay to address TVK’s first public meeting after Karur stampede

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Thursday to hold its first public meeting in Tamil Nadu following the Karur stampede incident, with actor and party founder Vijay addressing supporters at the Moongilpalayam Meeting Ground in Erode.

2025-12-18T03:06:10.797836+00:00 IST

Row erupts over Prithviraj Chavan’s remarks on Operation Sindoor

Following Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's remarks on Operation Sindoor, sharp reactions from leaders across party lines were witnessed, with several MPs criticising the comments as "inappropriate". In contrast, the Congress leaders were seen defending their position.

2025-12-18T01:19:15.224549+00:00 IST

Telangana Speaker dismisses MLA disqualification petitions

The Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, acting as the Chairman of the Tribunal under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, dismissed disqualification petitions filed against five Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) after examining their merits.

2025-12-18T00:56:37.472653+00:00 IST

"Violence against Adivasis in Gujarat's Banaskantha is shameful": AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal

Condemning the violence against the Adivasi community in BJP-ruled Gujarat's Banaskantha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the incident was a "disgrace" and demanded a time-bound, impartial investigation to ensure the harshest punishment for those responsible. The AAP Chief stated that "Decades of injustice, exploitation and repression under BJP rule have pushed Adivasi communities to the brink. It asserted that what they seek today is not sympathy, but long-denied justice."

2025-12-17T23:41:53.466686+00:00 IST

Delhi Govt announces Rs. 10,000 compensation amidst GRAP curbs

"Under GRAP-3, when construction work was completely halted in Delhi, workers were the worst affected. In view of this, the Delhi Labour Ministry has decided that all registered and verified construction labourers will be given Rs. 10,000 each as GRAP-3 compensation through direct benefit transfer (DBT)," the minister said.

2025-12-17T23:41:33.354501+00:00 IST

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav cites Delhi Pollution reaching Lucknow

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said the fourth T20 International Cricket match between India and South Africa did not take place on Wednesday because Delhi's pollution had reached Lucknow. He cited that it was not fog but 'smog'. He further advised people to cover their faces due to the pollution in the capital.

2025-12-17T22:41:48.197112+00:00 IST

Opposition seeks Standing Committee scrutiny of VB–G RAM G' Bill

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday saw a nearly 14-hour debate over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) Amendment Bill, with the opposition demanding that the proposed legislation be referred to the Standing Committee, even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly defended the Bill, terming it a decisive step towards achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

2025-12-17T22:04:51.301386+00:00 IST

BJP MPs bat for ‘VB–G RAM G' Bill; target Congress over MGNREGA

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a sharp political exchange as senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey strongly backed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, while launching a scathing attack on the Congress over the implementation and alleged corruption in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

2025-12-17T21:25:22.601129+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 11:00 AM on Dec 18

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday was adjourned at midnight, with the next date for meeting set to 11 am on Thursday. The Lok Sabha on Wednesday took up discussion on Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), with MPs sitting till midnight to express their views.

2025-12-17T20:27:27.005110+00:00 IST