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Congress slams Modi govt, says VB-G RAM G Act benefits corporates

The Congress party had announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, opposing the Act

Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM

Somnath's history of 1,000 years is not that of destruction and defeat, but of victory and reconstruction, the PM noted

Political parties realign in quest for BMC ahead of crucial civic polls

As Mumbai votes after nine years, the ₹74,000-crore BMC budget-bigger than many states-puts fiscal strength, infrastructure gaps and poll promises under sharp focus

BJP turns to women for victory in Assam amid rising female turnout

With women voting in record numbers, the BJP is banking on welfare schemes like Orunodoi and MMUA to consolidate female support ahead of Assam's Assembly elections

Assam economy: Gains and gaps amid growth, debt, welfare challenges

Assam has emerged as India's fastest-growing state economy over five years, but a low base, fiscal pressures and social challenges temper the headline growth story

India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi

He said the expanding new middle class and their growing purchasing power are among the major factors that have made India a country of immense possibilities

Centre, BJP counter Congress-led Opposition campaign against VB-G RAM G

As the Centre pushes VB-G RAM G to replace MGNREGA, the BJP and Congress lock horns over federalism, funding burdens and the future of rural jobs

Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday

India, Germany to advance deals in semiconductors, green energy, mobility

UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP, says Akhilesh Yadav

In both exercises, the work was done by the same booth-level officers, he said

Congress accuses LDF govt of 'misusing' public money for political campaign

"The Kerala government is carrying out election-related activities by spending crores of rupees under the pretext of seeking public opinion on development issues," Satheesan alleged

Air quality 'nationwide crisis', govt response ineffective: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the NCAP propagated as the National Clear Air Programme is actually another type of NCAP - Notional Clear Air Programme

Maha civic polls: Fadnavis takes dig at Ajit Pawar over corruption claims

Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti but the two parties are fighting the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls separately

Civic polls: NCP blocs release joint manifesto; Ajit Pawar, Sule share dais

Ajit Pawar said the manifesto also proposes free travel on PMPML buses and the metro, waiver of property tax for houses up to 500 sq ft, and free computer tablets for students

'Jana Nayagan' delay deliberate; CBFC appeal will anger TN, says TVK

If CBFC appeals again, it confirms political intent to stall; this will only anger Tamil Nadu people against the Union government, said TVK state legal wing joint coordinator R Chakravarthi

'Extortion Directorate sent to loot, plunder': Mahua on I-PAC office raid

The TMC MPs had gathered outside the Home Ministry in Delhi, raising slogans against Amit Shah, alleging "misuse" of the probe agency

Congress claims govt plans to ease curbs on Chinese firms, seeks PM's reply

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that India's finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms

Hug hug na raha: Congress takes dig at PM after US commerce secy's remarks

Posting a video of Lutnick's remarks, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Hug hug na raha, post post na raha"

Congress to launch 'Save MGNREGA Movement' in Assam from Saturday

As part of the programme, a day-long statewide dharna will be held across the state on January 11. Protest meetings will also be organised in every gram panchayat from January 12 to 29

Rahul slams BJP's double engine govts, alleges corruption, abuse of power

Gandhi cited the murder of Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand, the Unnao rape case in Uttar Pradesh, deaths from drinking contaminated water in Indore, among others, to attack the BJP

Bengal guv flags constitutional breach by Mamata over ED raid interference

CV Ananda Bose emphasised the gravity of Mamata Banerjee's actions, which he said are punishable under law and violate constitutional rights