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Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday responded to the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, saying that a lot of government resources are spent on the renaming process.
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Department of Posts partners BSE to expand Mutual Fund access across India
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications and the stock exchange BSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in line with the Budget 2025-26 announcement, which emphasised leveraging India Post's vast postal network as a catalyst for economic activity in rural and semi-urb
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"Another way to distract attention...": Priyanka Chaturvedi on likely name
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday criticised the central government, stating that the likely name change of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme is merely a distraction to mislead the public and disrespect the nam
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Footprints of Hope: Varun Hiremath's Shoe Distribution Drive Warms Hearts
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Zirad (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: A small primary school in Zirad witnessed a moment of big impact this week -- one that didn't just cover distances, but bridged emotional gaps.
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HMD Doubles Down on Affordable Featurephones Segment, Launches HMD 100 & H
Updated : 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12: HMD, today announced the launch of the all-new HMD 100 and HMD 101 feature phones. Designed specifically for Indian consumers who value durability, simplicity, and affordability, these devices make everyday communication easier and more reliable than ever befo
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Gujarat Government implements e-Gram Vishwagram scheme to provide e-servic
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday adopted a compassionate approach to ensure rural youth working as V.C.E. (Village Computer Entrepreneur) earn better and has decided that V.C.E. will receive a minimum of 20 rupees for every task assigned by the State Government departments
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Assam CM Sarma launches distribution of bicycles to Class IX students
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In an attempt to make the daily commute of the students faster and safer, especially those belonging to rural and interior areas, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched bicycle distribution programme under the Chief Minister's Special Scheme for 3,10,031 students of Class IX fr
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Unseasonal rains, price crash pose sharp decline in cultivation income of
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Farmers in the country are witnessing a sharp fall in cultivation income this season as unseasonal rains, crop damage and a collapse in Kharif crop prices have hit rural earnings, according to a report by Elara Securities.
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80% of Indian rural households consistently report higher consumption over
Updated : 3 months ago IST
About 80 per cent of rural Indian households have consistently reported higher consumption over the last year, NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) found, asserting the survey outcome as a hallmark of rising prosperity.
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"Looking forward to serving India with @Starlink!," says Musk as company o
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk signaled renewed commitment to India's satellite broadband ambitions, saying he is "looking forward to serving India with Starlink" in a post on X, boosting expectations around the service's potential entry into the country.
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Gujarat's Dharmaj village redefines rural prosperity with global NRI suppo
Updated : 3 months ago IST
With rooftops lined with solar panels, clean and well-planned roads, and robust facilities in education, healthcare, and banking, Dharmaj reflects a level of infrastructure rarely seen in Indian villages. Almost every household here has at least one family member settled abroad, primarily
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Chhattisgarh CM inaugurates 2nd phase of Rural Bus Service Scheme connecti
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The second phase of the scheme includes 23 routes, with the inauguration of 24 buses.
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