Draft framework released for VB-G RAM G ahead of July 1 rollout

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New Delhi: The Centre Saturday notified draft rules under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), laying down the institutional and administrative framework for rollout of the new rural employment programme that will replace MGNREGA from July 1, while inviting public feedback before finalisation. Framed under Section 33 and other relevant provisions of the Act, the draft rules have been placed in...

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Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials: Delhi HC

Vinesh Phogat disqualified for being overweight before final

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has given its nod to the participation of celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games, saying the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) selection policy is exclusionary for the lack of discretion to consider an iconic player like her, who is returning from a maternity break. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered that the...

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Munir, Iran FM Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict in Tehran talks

Islamabad: Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to end the West Asia conflict and establish lasting peace in the region, Iranian government said Saturday. Munir flew to Tehran Friday for a crucial visit to expedite efforts for a peace deal between the US and Iran, said the Pakistan Army, adding that the visit was "part of ongoing mediation efforts". Munir was...

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here Saturday after arriving for his first official visit to India -- a trip aimed at recalibrating the bilateral relations that have faced headwinds since mid-last year. The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in addition to attending a meeting of the Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi. "Landed...

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OPSA organises community sensitisation programmes

Astaranga: Odisha Paryavaran Sanrakshan Abhiyan (OPSA) celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity in Astaranga Thursday through a series of mangrove conservation and community sensitisation programmes at the ecologically significant Devi River Mouth landscape in Puri district. The events were organised with support from Hughes Systique Pvt Ltd at Keutajanga village under Sisua gram panchayat and Biluamundali...

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CPI(M) leader John Brittas writes to Dharmendra Pradhan on CBSE marking issues

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha leader of the CPI(M), John Brittas, wrote to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday, raising concerns over the CBSE Class-12 On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, alleging blurred scanned answer scripts, inconsistencies in evaluation and technical problems in the revaluation process. In his letter to Pradhan, Brittas referred to an earlier representation sent May...

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Draft framework released for VB-G RAM G ahead of July 1 rollout

New Delhi: The Centre Saturday notified draft rules under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), laying down the institutional and administrative framework for rollout of the new rural employment programme that will replace MGNREGA from July 1, while inviting public feedback before finalisation. Framed under Section 33...

Vinesh Phogat disqualified for being overweight before final

Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials: Delhi HC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has given its nod to the participation of celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games, saying the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) selection policy is exclusionary for the lack of discretion to consider an iconic player like her, who is returning from a maternity break. A...

Munir, Iran FM Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict in Tehran talks

Islamabad: Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to end the West Asia conflict and establish lasting peace in the region, Iranian government said Saturday. Munir flew to Tehran Friday for a crucial visit to expedite efforts for a peace deal between the US and Iran, said the...

Tara Sutaria flaunts her ‘best roast and gravy’ with pride

Mumbai: Actress Tara Sutaria proudly flaunted her best 'roast and gravy' yet, though her latest social media post. Sharing a short video of her latest culinary triumph on the Stories section of her Instagram handle, Tara revealed that she prepared the dish using heavy cream, mustard, white wine, tarragon, lemons, pepper, whole garlic, and smoked paprika." "The...

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Heatwave: Know how extreme heat affects your brain and eye health

New Delhi: With heatwave conditions intensifying across several parts of the country, doctors are warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect not only physical well-being but also eye and neurological functioning, especially among children, senior citizens and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Health experts say soaring temperatures, dehydration and prolonged exposure to sunlight can...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here Saturday after arriving for his first official visit to India -- a trip aimed at recalibrating the bilateral relations that have faced headwinds since mid-last year. The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in...

 

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