NDTV Yuva Conclave: Union Minister Anurag Thakur slams Opposition, talks about 'youth power'

IANS | March 28, 2024 8:44 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur, attending the NDTV Yuva Conclave on Thursday, slammed the Opposition for 'negative politics' and also spoke on a host of issues ranging from youth's contribution to the nation's growth to the mushrooming of start-up ecosystem, with active support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government.

Centre hikes wage rates for workers under MGNREGA

IANS | March 28, 2024 12:02 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre has notified a 3-10 per cent increase in the wage rates for workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25. The new wage rates will come into effect from April 1.