The country faces the threat of rare but potentially devastating earthquakes, with more than 60 per cent of the country located in high-seismic-risk zones.
Congress MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram alleged that the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) bill has serious flaws and asserted that MGNREGA is no longer an employment guarantee scheme, as it cannot be implemented for more
Congress targeted the BJP government for increasing the "burden" on states by introducing the 60:40 formula to share the cost of ensuring 125 days of work. They also said that the BJP has "disrespected" Mahatma Gandhi by renaming MGNREGA and raised questions about the manner in which the
Earlier, the Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation after it got the nod of the Lok Sabha.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Jalali said that earlier Pakistan accounted for 60-70 per cent of Afghanistan's pharmaceutical market, but recent disruptions have forced Kabul to explore new options.
"Of the total 600 passengers in the train, the 200 passengers in the affected coaches have been safely shifted to other coaches, and the train has resumed its journey. The restoration work will be finished promptly," Sharma said.
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.
He mentioned that the government are furthering the same policy and is reducing the central government's contribution from 100 per cent to 60 per cent.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday emphasised on Indian Navy's focus to enhance integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, mentioning the deal with France to procure 26 Rafale M carrier-borne aircraft in this effort.
INAS 335 'Ospreys ', the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa in the presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) on Wednesday.