Mint

VB-G RAM G replaces MGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi's name dropped, new funding model – What changes? 4 key differences

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G) Bill, which replaces the UPA-era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ...
Mint

VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 becomes law as President Droupadi Murmu gives assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G) Bill, the Rural Development Ministry said, according to PTI. The ...
The Hindu

VB-G RAM G bill is in country's interest, those who stole MGNREGA funds are unhappy: Scindia

The VB-G RAM G bill is in the country's interest, and its implementation will hurt only those who indulged in corruption and stole the wages of beneficiaries under the erstwhile Mahatma Gandhi ...
Palm Beach Post

Where can I find the Epstein files? How to find released documents

The Department of Justice will not release all Epstein files on the court-ordered deadline. Several hundred thousand documents are expected to be released Friday, with more to follow next week. The ...
The Hill

Here’s how to see the Epstein files released Friday

The Justice Department released a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files to meet the Friday deadline established in a congressional bill with a series of downloadable files related to the convicted sex ...
The Hill

Live updates: DOJ posts first batch of Epstein files; Kennedy Center begins adding Trump’s name

The Department of Justice (DOJ) midafternoon Friday began its release of documents related to the investigations into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said “hundreds ...
The Hindu

VB-G RAM G Bill 'anti village', Modi Govt demolished 20 years of MGNREGA in one day: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (December 19, 2025) accused the Modi government of demolishing 20 years of MGNREGA in a single day, and dubbed the new VB-G RAM G legislation as “anti village”.
Hindustan Times

Parliament passes new VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Opposition walkout

The Parliament has passed the new VB-G RAM G Bill that will replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA on Thursday. The bill was passed as the Rajya Sabha continued till midnight amid protests and walkouts from ...
Hindustan Times

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition's concerns explained

Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. Union Minister ...
The New York Times

How to See the Epstein Files Released on Friday

The searchable database published by the Justice Department is broken into multiple categories. By Michael Gold Covering Congress The Justice Department on Friday released a set of publicly ...
Business Line

Explainer: MGNREGA or VB-G RAM G, which is better?

As the Union Government moved the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 that seeks to replace the UPA’s flagship programme, the Mahatma Gandhi ...
Business Line

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Opposition protest

The government on Tuesday introduced the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB–G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment ...