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India's Rural Employment Scheme Revamp: MGNREGA to Become Viksit Bharat Guarantee with Extended Benefits
Dec 15, 2025 09:13 pm CST
The Indian government has introduced legislation to replace the long-standing MGNREGA rural employment scheme with the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Grameen). The proposed changes include extending guaranteed work days from 100 to 125, implementing faster payment systems, and restructuring funding arrangements between the Centre and states, while facing criticism from opposition parties over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the program.
Indian Parliament Introduces Key Employee Rights and Social Reform Bills: Right to Disconnect and Menstrual Benefits Legislation
Dec 06, 2025 02:06 am CST
The Indian Lok Sabha has introduced multiple significant private member bills including the Right to Disconnect Bill allowing employees to ignore work communications outside office hours, Menstrual Benefits legislation supporting women in the workplace, a Tamil Nadu NEET exemption proposal, and bills addressing death penalty abolition and journalist protection. These legislative proposals reflect evolving workplace standards and social reforms under consideration in India's parliament.
Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India's National Song
Dec 01, 2025 09:43 pm CST
The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special 10-hour discussion marking the 150th anniversary of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram,' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely participating. This historic parliamentary debate will explore the song's significance in India's freedom movement, cultural heritage, and contemporary relevance, commemorating Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition that has inspired generations of patriots since its first publication in 1875.
The Ban on 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament: Colonial Mindset in Modern Governance
Dec 01, 2025 03:23 pm CST
A Rajya Sabha MP criticizes the recent prohibition of national slogans 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament, arguing that this decision reveals the BJP government's colonial mindset despite its public rhetoric against such influences. The article examines the historical significance of these freedom-era slogans and questions the contradiction between celebrating them publicly while banning their use in India's highest legislative body.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Legacy Neglected: Great Grandson Speaks Out on 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram
Nov 28, 2025 08:39 pm CST
As India prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's great grandson speaks out about the neglect of the Bengal icon's legacy. The national song's author remains underrecognized despite his significant contributions to India's freedom struggle and cultural heritage, creating tension between central and state political perspectives on his historical importance.
Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Faces Privilege Committee Over Comments Against Rajya Sabha Chairman
Nov 24, 2025 07:13 pm CST
The Rajya Sabha Privileges Committee is examining allegations against Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for allegedly disrespectful comments about former Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The committee is evaluating whether Ramesh's "cheerleader" remark constitutes a breach of parliamentary privilege, with a decision pending as Parliament's Winter Session approaches.
Indian MPs Return to UNGA: PP Chaudhary to Lead First Non-Official Delegation After 20-Year Hiatus
Oct 06, 2025 11:14 pm CST
After a nearly two-decade pause, India is reviving its parliamentary representation at the UN General Assembly with PP Chaudhary leading the first of two non-official delegations to the 80th UNGA session in New York. The 15-member delegations will attend UN sessions and showcase India's democratic values on the global stage, continuing a tradition previously upheld by notable figures like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.