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TopicShivraj Singh Chouhan

Topic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

As Lok Sabha passes Bill to replace MGNREGA, Shivraj says Congress ‘murdered’ Gandhi several times

Oppn, especially Congress, has severely criticised VB-G RAM G Bill saying it will upend MGNREGA's demand-driven framework, centralise decision-making & put financial burden on states.

Priyanka leads, Tharoor weighs in strongly as Oppn hits out at Centre over ‘retrograde’ G RAM G Bill

Oppn benches in Lok Sabha erupted in protest as Rural Development Minister Shivraj Chouhan sought to introduce the new Bill, which seeks to replace MGNREGA.

Reality check for MP govt’s mega youth skilling dream—missing companies, fake trainees, missed targets

In 2 yrs, MP has met only 12% of its target of training 1 lakh students annually. Jobs were given to relatives, cornered by fraud companies, overage candidates & existing employees.

Shifted to Centre, Shivraj Singh Chouhan remains go-to ‘Mama’ for people in need in MP

Close aide of former CM though dismisses allegations he is intervening in state, says all issues and instances till now have been related to his Lok Sabha constituency of Vidisha.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirms India-Israel ties, says ‘time has come for decisive war against terror’

Speaking at Israel Independence Day celebration at the Israeli Embassy, the BJP leader also expressed gratitude to Israel and other nations that support India’s efforts in counter-terrorism.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha over delayed MGNREGA funds, TMC MP calls Shivraj ‘dalal’ for the rich

Union govt points fingers at misappropriation of funds in West Bengal and assures Tamil Nadu and Kerala leaders of releasing MGNREGA payments soon.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses National Seed Congress in Varanasi

The Agriculture Minister, in a virtual address, emphasised role of good seeds in increasing production, and ensuring food security.

Agriculture minister addresses Global Soil Conference 2024

Chouhan stressed the critical importance of soil health in ensuring global food security and sustainability.

India’s land records go digital at New Delhi Workshop, experts gather to discuss modern technologies for urban land records

The workshop, held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, brought together national and international experts to discuss best practices and the latest technologies for urban land record modernization, a PIB press release stated.

Force behind Ladli Laxmi, IAS officer Anurag Jain takes over as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary

An engineer from IIT Kharagpur, Jain wasn't the first choice. He had been on deputation with Centre in various capacities starting as joint secretary in finance dept in 2014.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.