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Thiruvananthapuram: The state assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to withdraw the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 and reinstate the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, citing serious financial and federal concerns.Moving the resolution, the house noted that MGNREGA was enacted by the first UPA govt with Left support as a rights-based law under Article 41 of the Constitution to ensure employment and reduce rural poverty. It noted that the Act guarantees unemployment allowance if work is not provided on time, compensation…
Bengal Congress senior netas meet Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday KOLKATA: Snapping its decade-old alliance ties with the Left Front, Congress on Thursday decided to “go it alone” in the 2026 Bengal assembly polls and fight in all 294 seats, setting the stage for a four-cornered contest.Putting to rest speculation over a seat-sharing arrangement with the Left Front and its smaller allies, AICC general secretary and Congress’s Bengal in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir said: “We decided to walk alone and it was a collective decision of the leadership. We will contest in all 294 seats. We…
“Rather than extend “NEW START” (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated), we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future,” Trump wrote. Source link
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, killing 16 people, and was sentenced to eight years in prison, lost his last bid to stay in Canada, his lawyer revealed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rejected one of the last two bids for Sidhu to stay in the country, his lawyer Michael Greene said, adding that his client is now one step closer to being deported to India. Sidhu has two children, one with complex medical issues. Greene said they would appeal to not split up the family. Sidhu and his wife have been…
Nicola Cristiano repeatedly grabbed the woman by the hand and neck during a late evening flight last year. Source link
Knysna Water Crisis (Image source: Wikipedia) People all over South Africa and even outside of it know about Knysna’s peaceful lagoon, lush forests, and beautiful coastline along the famous Garden Route. Every year, thousands of people come to the town to enjoy its beaches, wildlife, and laid-back way of life. Tourism is the main source of income for many people who live there.But behind this peaceful image, Knysna is facing one of the most serious challenges in its recent history. The town is running out of water!According to reports by the BBC, local authorities have declared a state of disaster…
Mumbai opted to bat, hoping to make optimum use of home conditions. But a batting debacle and some disciplined bowling by Karnataka led to the 42-time champion folding up for a paltry 120 in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal here.As Venkatesh Prasad, the Karnataka State Cricket Association president, watched the proceedings at the MCA-BKC ground on Friday, the seasoned Mayank Agarwal ensured that the team ended the day at 110 for two.Mayank Agarwal (54 batting, 81b, 8×4, 1×6) and K.L. Rahul added 50 for the opening wicket. Both looked to capitalise on the start before Rahul was caught at covers by…
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her win after entering the quarterfinals of the Australian Open tennis championship 2026 in Melbourne on January 25, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Aryna Sabalenka played tiebreak tyrant again as she fended off Canadian young gun Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for a fourth time in succession.Twice champion Sabalenka crushed Mboko in a 31-minute first set in the early match at Rod Laver Arena but gave up a 4-1 lead in the second as the 17th seed mounted an impressive comeback.”What an incredible player for such a young age,” the Belarusian…
Playing the King pawn game, Gukesh tried the Bishop’s opening that has not been very popular of late in elite-level tournaments. Photo: Special Arrangement World Champion D. Gukesh suffered yet another defeat in the Tata Steel Masters, this time against Matthias Bluebaum of Germany in the ninth round, while Arjun Erigaisi was forced to settle for a quick draw with Hans Moke Niemann of United States. World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov played out a draw with sole leader and Uzbek compatriot Nodirbek Abdusattorov leaving the latter still in command on six points. Sindarov was joined in the second spot by…
A lot of people have said that they feel better emotionally but restless mentally lately. They are questioning old habits, rethinking their relationships, and looking for more meaning in their lives than just going through the motions. Astrologers say this isn’t a coincidence. People believe that the way the planets are moving now is causing a spiritual change in the world, making people rethink their beliefs, let go of their emotional baggage, and reconnect with who they really are. During this time, you shouldn’t just cut yourself off from the world. Instead, you should learn to be more aware as…