Sunday, March 08
The government is set to repeal the MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, and introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. This new legislation aims to provide 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households, shifting from an entitlement-based safety net to a future-oriented development mission aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
The AAP leader's comments come a day after CM Gupta alleged that while Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are trying to fight pollution by staying in Delhi, Kejriwal simply abandons Delhi by taking a Vipassana every six months.
India has firmly rejected Bangladesh's interim government's assertions, stating New Delhi consistently supports free, fair, and inclusive elections in the neighboring country. India denied allowing its territory to be used for activities hostile to Bangladesh's interests and called on Dhaka to ensure internal law and order for peaceful elections.
Millions of Indian homes unknowingly waste electricity through 'phantom loads' and inefficient appliances, inflating bills and carbon emissions. From unplugged chargers to old refrigerators, these silent drains cost thousands annually. National Energy Conservation Day highlights the urgent need for awareness and simple, low-cost fixes to curb this widespread, invisible wastage.
West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake stadium after chaos erupted during a Lionel Messi event. He deemed the incident an affront to his constitutional office and sought an explanation, vowing to inspect the site to finalize his report. The Governor also demanded accountability for the mismanagement and police failures.
The Congress party criticised Prime Minister Modi after India's exclusion from the US-led "Pax Silica" initiative, a nine-nation effort to counter Chinese dominance in high-tech supply chains. Party leader Jairam Ramesh cited a "sharp downturn in Trump–Modi ties" as a likely reason, questioning the government's foreign policy effectiveness despite recent calls between the leaders.
