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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' at 387, thick smog persists in the c
Updated : 3 months ago IST
: The national capital, Delhi, woke up to poor air quality on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Tragic end to devotee's protest: Man sets self on fire over Karthigai Deep
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to the Madurai City Police, the deceased was identified as Poorna Chandran, a resident of Narimedu. He is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 4 and 8. Chandran worked as a medical representative and also owned a mini auto, which he used to sell fruits and vegetables across t
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Opposition MPs Surjewala, Singhvi slam Centre over VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, w
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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
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Kharge launches attack in Rajya Sabha over VB-GRAMG Bill, warns of nationw
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Describing the bill as an attempt to "dismantle the Right to Work," Kharge warned that the move would push the poorest sections of society back into hunger, unemployment, and distress, and asserted that the opposition would fight it both inside and outside Parliament.
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"Changes made to MNREGA scheme reflect BJP's policy of eliminating poor an
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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.
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"Revisionist govt wants to remove memory of father of nation": Karti Chida
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Chidambaram said that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had been a crucial programme on which millions of people depended for their livelihood. He alleged that the government was attempting to erase the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi by renaming the scheme wit
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"Trying to create unnecessary differentiations between Mahatma Gandhi and
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Manish Tewari said, "The problem is that you are insulting Mahatma Gandhi, you are trying to create unnecessary differentiations between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Ram. When Nathuram Godse shot Mahatma Gandhi, you know what organisation Godse was affiliated with. Gandhi ji's
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S&P Upgrades IIFL Finance's Outlook to 'Positive' On Recovering Market Sha
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Credit Rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings has revised IIFL Finance's Outlook to 'Positive' from 'Stable' on recovering market share in gold loans, while affirming 'B+/B' ratings. S&P also affirmed its 'B+' long-term foreign curre
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"MGNREGA will end in months, Bill is against poor":Congress MP Priyanka Ga
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed strong opposition to the VB-G-RAM-G Bill passed in the Lok Sabha, saying the legislation threatens the future of MGNREGA.
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"Govt snatching rights of poor, will fight till end": Mallikarjun Kharge o
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The senior Congress leader highlighted that the issue "goes beyond a mere renaming" exercise and there "will be a movement" against it.
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T-N: CM Stalin slams BJP over changes to rural jobs scheme, calls it 'dece
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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)
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI over 370 as thick smog bl
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 374, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to CPCB.
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