Sunday, March 08
The Union Cabinet is reportedly set to approve renaming the MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu Gramin Rojgar Yojna. The government plans to introduce a bill guaranteeing 125 days of work annually to the rural poor, with an allocation of Rs 1.51 lakh crore.
Rahul Gandhi urged an urgent debate on worsening air pollution, emphasizing it's a non-ideological issue for cooperation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju agreed, with the Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee to schedule the discussion. Delhi continues to face severe smog, with AQI reaching 'very poor' and 'severe' levels in some areas.
Lalu Prasad's daughter, Rohini Acharya, has voiced concerns about women's safety in Bihar, advocating for parental homes to be secure havens. Her appeal follows a public fallout with her family, where she alleged accusations of ulterior motives behind her kidney donation to her father. Acharya believes societal and political shifts are crucial to protect women from exploitation.
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a productive conversation, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and discussing regional and global issues. The call signals renewed engagement, with progress noted in most areas except trade, where US tariffs remain a point of contention. Both leaders emphasized continued collaboration for global peace and prosperity.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday evening attended the prayer meet of late actor Dharmendra at Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi. He also paid floral tribute to the late actor.
