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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy, accusing Sonia Gandhi of disrespecting the national song. He also announced proposed stricter laws against adulterated agricultural inputs and highlighted rural housing and development initiatives in Rajasthan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the first ₹25,863 crore instalment under the VB-G-RAM-G scheme, urging states to ensure timely wage payments, smooth implementation, transparency and expanded rural employment through the nationwide programme

The Centre has launched the AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal to digitise and modernise audits of rural development programmes. The platform integrates audit planning, reporting, compliance and analytics, aiming to improve transparency, accountability and real-time monitoring through a unified digital ecosystem

A staggering 60 percent rainfall deficiency across 16 Jharkhand districts has halted Kharif paddy sowing. As the Met department projects recovery by July, Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has petitioned the Centre for a special financial relief package

The Centre announced an interim allocation of Rs 95,692 crore under the new VB-G RAM G scheme to ensure a smooth transition from MGNREGA. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said no state would face funding cuts and rural employment would continue uninterrupted

The Union Agriculture Ministry has approved procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh at Rs 6,500 per metric tonne, with a financial outlay of Rs 203.15 crore. Alongside, chana procurement in Andhra Pradesh has been raised to 1,13,250 metric tonnes, while tur procurement in Karnataka has been extended till May 15.

After a gap of two financial years, the Central government has approved the release of Rs.259.36 crore under the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in Telangana following the completion of Gram Panchayat elections, officials said.

India has surpassed China as the world's largest rice producer, reaching 150.18 million tonnes. The government launched 184 improved crop varieties to boost yields and address agricultural challenges

Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA amid sharp opposition protests. The government cited corruption and focus on permanent rural assets, while the Congress termed it a “systematic murder” of the world’s largest employment scheme

Opposition MPs staged a protest in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, accusing the Centre of insulting Mahatma Gandhi by replacing MGNREGA. The government defended the move, saying the new law strengthens rural employment and infrastructure

The Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law guaranteeing 125 workdays has triggered sharp opposition criticism, with leaders questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and warning of weakened worker protections

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a revived 150-year-old water tank in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district under the Watershed Mission. The 21-acre tank features plantations, a walking track, and cultural spaces promoting sustainable and multipurpose waterbody use

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Pakistan sought talks with folded hands after India’s Operation Sindoor dismantled its air bases. He dismissed claims of foreign mediation, stressing Bharat’s strength while recalling the Pahalgam terror attack that triggered the military response

Union Minister says Indian government will make short-term, mid-term and long-term plans to ensure each drop of water is utilised 

Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar for the third time this year on Saturday, underscoring the BJP's serious intent to penetrate deeper into the politically significant North Bihar region.

Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee repeated his "dalal" jibe several times during Question Hour, while protesting against the alleged delay in payment to some States for MGNREGA

After Chouhan shared his experience on X, Air India apologised for the "inconvenience"

The Centre has introduced the 'NAKSHA' programme to create and update land records in urban areas. Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development has initiated this pilot programme in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 states and three Union Territories (UTs).

The farmers who reached the market yard on Monday were shocked to notice that the traders and Ginning Mill owners had suspended cotton purchases.

To prevent the situation from escalating any further, the State government held a meeting and mediated between the CCI and the ginning mills' owners to resolve the issue.