August 2, 2026
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Maharashtra Launches ‘Bharat Taxi’ Service for Rural and Urban Mobility

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Why in News?  Recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis officially launched the ‘Bharat Taxi’ service across the state. This comprehensive transit initiative aims to integrate app-based aggregator benefits with traditional taxi networks to establish a highly reliable, safe, and standardized public mobility framework.   Key Points:  The Unified Fleet: The ‘Bharat Taxi’ project operates as a state-backed public-private partnership (PPP)…

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The Rs 3.85 Lakh Crore Mirage: Why 80% of Specialist Posts in Rural Health Centres Sit Empty

The Rs 3.85 Lakh Crore Mirage: Why 80% of Specialist Posts in Rural Health Centres Sit Empty

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Despite government health expenditure rising to ₹3.85 lakh crore and lower out-of-pocket spending, India’s rural healthcare system remains crippled by an 80% shortage of specialist doctors, inadequate infrastructure, and growing dependence on private hospitals. The gap between impressive health statistics and poor ground-level services continues to undermine equitable healthcare access. Snehil Chaubey India’s healthcare system…

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How 5 years of cooperative reforms are transforming rural India

How 5 years of cooperative reforms are transforming rural India

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India’s cooperative movement, which has long served as the backbone of rural economic activity, has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past five years. Through a series of policy interventions, technological upgrades, institutional reforms and infrastructure initiatives, the Ministry of Cooperation has sought to revitalise the country’s vast cooperative network and position it as a…

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‘Flirted too hard, now this is my life’: American woman marries a Pakistani villager, shows life in rural colony

‘Flirted too hard, now this is my life’: American woman marries a Pakistani villager, shows life in rural colony

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An American woman who moved to a small village in Pakistan after marrying a local man has gone viral online, drawing a wave of mixed reactions. A video shared on Instagram by the user @taylorinpakistan shows her new life in a rural Pakistani colony, with farmland, motorbikes, domestic birds and cattle, and a squat toilet….

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Auto retail sales rise nearly 18% in January on high rural demand: Fada | Auto

Auto retail sales rise nearly 18% in January on high rural demand: Fada | Auto

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Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 2.7 million units in January, led by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cash flows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight, dealer’s body Fada said on Tuesday. Overall retail sales last month grew to 27,22,558 units,…

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AP to launch 70 ‘Anna Canteens’ in rural areas

AP to launch 70 ‘Anna Canteens’ in rural areas

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As a Sankranti bonanza for rural households, the Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to roll out 70 new Anna Canteens across rural Assembly constituencies and mandal headquarters, significantly expanding the state’s low-cost food security programme. The canteens are expected to be inaugurated simultaneously between January 13 and 15, coinciding with the Sankranti festival. Construction and…

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23 Lakh Women Get Jobs Under Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in UP - Trak.in

23 Lakh Women Get Jobs Under Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in UP – Trak.in

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Uttar Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone in the current fiscal year under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), with over 23 lakh women gaining employment, marking a major boost to rural livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment. The scheme, a cornerstone of India’s rural job guarantee framework, has not only expanded women’s…

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India’s telecom sector surges in 2025! 5G rollout reaches 85% of population; rural connectivity, digital adoption soar

India’s telecom sector surges in 2025! 5G rollout reaches 85% of population; rural connectivity, digital adoption soar

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India’s telecom sector ended 2025 on a strong footing, with the department of telecommunications (DoT) recording major gains in digital connectivity, infrastructure expansion and technology self-reliance, according to a year-end review released by the ministry of communications.A key development during the year was the launch of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 in January. The…

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Govt approves 125-day rural job bill to replace MGNREGA | India News

Govt approves 125-day rural job bill to replace MGNREGA | India News

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The government has approved a bill to replace MGNREGA with the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, promising 125 workdays per household. This move aims to counter opposition criticism on funding and boost employment claims, particularly in rural areas. Projects will align with Viksit Bharat National Infra Stack, prioritizing water security. NEW DELHI: Government on…

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