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Congress protests VB-G RAM G scheme, Pramod Tiwari says 'BJP murdered Gand
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The remarks came amid protests by Congress workers across Uttar Pradesh against the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the VB-G RAM G scheme. On Sunday, Congress workers staged a protest under the banner 'MGNREGA Bachao
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CM Revanth Reddy misleading public on VB-G RAM G Act: Telangana BJP chief
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Rao said that the VBG Ramji Act is a people-friendly and pro-poor legislation aimed at benefiting rural and economically weaker sections. He said the Act guarantees rural employment with 100 per cent work assurance and that daily wages have been increased to Rs 172.
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Govt has once again killed Gandhi: Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on MGNREG
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Sunday slammed the Centre's move to rename and restructure the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), stating that the government had "once again 'killed' Gandhi" ideologically after introducing legislation to replace it.
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Karnataka seeks GST revenue protection, more tobacco excise duty sharing f
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Karnataka government has called on the Union Government, in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, to ensure revenue protection for States post-GST rationalisation, share excise duty and cess on pan masala and tobacco products, release pending Central dues under flagship schemes such as th
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GST compensation must continue, MGNREGA changes unfeasible: Kerala FM KN B
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Saturday said that the state government has urged the Centre to continue Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation and retain the existing structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), citing economic pressures o
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Congress to hold statewide padyatra to 'Save MGNREGA' before special assem
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking to the media in Mangaluru, Shivakumar said the government would also organise padyatras across all Assembly constituencies from January 26 to February 2, to safeguard the rural employment scheme.
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Karnataka Assembly to hold two-day special session on MGNREGA: Dy CM Shiv
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Karnataka government plans to hold a two-day special assembly session to discuss concerns over the impact on rural workers after the Centre replaced the MGNREGA scheme with the new VB G RAM G act.
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"Draconian decision taken by government": Karnataka Minister HK Patil on M
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Karnataka Minister HK Patil, condemning the central government's decision to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), described it as "draconian".
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Kisan Canteen Secures Funding at ₹212 Crore Valuation Amid Rapid Rural Exp
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New Delhi [India], January 8: In a defining moment for rural entrepreneurship and agri-tech innovation, Kisan Canteen, India's first integrated rural supermarket chain, has successfully secured a significant investment at a ₹212 crore valuation, marking a powerful leap forward in its mission
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"Will inform people about injustice": Punjab Congress chief on MGNREGA Bac
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"We will hold programs and rallies in every corner of Punjab under the name of this struggle and inform the people about the injustice that the BJP and AAP have done to them," Warring told ANI.
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"Govt has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi..." : Bhupesh Baghel calls for nationw
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Former Chhattisgarh CM and Punjab Congress in charge Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that the central government of having an "allergy" to Mahatma Gandhi and a problem with the poor, after it abruptly scrapped the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the world'
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DGCA chief inaugurates Garuda Aerospace Drone Battery Facility in Chennai
Updated : 2 months ago IST
On the occasion, the DGCA chief released the Garuda Bharat Drone Udaan Impact Book, which documents innovative drone applications, successful case studies and the company's journey in India's drone sector. The book highlights the role of drone technology in rural and industrial transforma
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