The state government claimed that under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY-MA), 1.20 crore families across the state have been covered. Furthermore, in July 2023, the state government increased the annual per-family insurance coverage und
The passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the BJP-led government of rushing the legislation and weakening protections for labourers and the rural poor. Several opposition MPs said the Bill undermines the spirit of MNREGA and was pus
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in reference to the opposition walkout during the debate of the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, termed it unfortunate. He claimed that the opposition had been given time whenever they had requested it, but they still chose to walk off rather than listen. Whi
Opposition MPs accused the government of rushing the legislation and weakening safeguards, while the BJP defended it as a reform aimed at improving livelihoods. Opposition MPs, including Congress and AAP, have criticised the bill, alleging it weakens safeguards and was rushed through with
The dharna is taking place outside Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament complex against the Bill. This bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2025, and subsequently cleared by the Rajya Sabha early on December 19, amid significant opposition.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, on Friday announced a national day of mourning on Saturday, December 20, 2025, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, to curb acts that promote enmity, hatred, and disharmony among individuals and communities.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Thursday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who criticised the Election Commission and the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh, alleging vote theft and threatening to remove opposition votes.
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) amid huge uproar from the Opposition MPs.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.6 crore at the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, has confirmed that he will miss part of the 2026 season due to his wedding in early April, with the tournament scheduled from March
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday raised a strong objection to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which replaces MGNREGA, saying that it will put "severe financial burden on states" under the 60:40 fund-sharing pattern.
Ahead of hosting the G20 Summit in Miami, Florida, next year, the United States convened its first G20 Sherpa meeting as the 2026 Presidency host in Washington, notably without participation from South Africa, the outgoing 2025 chair, amid a sharp recalibration of the forum under US Presiden