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Saturday, January 10, 2026
TopicVB-G RAM G Bill

Topic: VB-G RAM G Bill

President Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, Act set to replace MGNREGA

Parliament passed the Bill amid heavy criticism & protests from the Opposition which accused the govt of insulting Mahatma Gandhi's legacy by removing his name from the reframed Bill.

ThePrint photos of the week: The ‘GOAT’ in India & ‘G RAM G’ in Parliament

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

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.

Lok Sabha passes VB G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGS; to guarantee 125 days of employment

Speaking in the House, Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan defended renaming the bill and accused the opposition of deviating from Gandhi's ideals.

The un-naming of a nation & a merry Trump-mass

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

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Toxic air is driving people out of India’s cities, threatening urban growth

As toxic air drives families out of metropolises, India faces health, economic and demographic shifts in its urban landscape.

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.