Three citizen organisations had filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the HC contending that section 17 (2) of the Act was "mutilating" the Regional Plan.

Standing Committee report recommends immediate release of MGNREGA funds to West Bengal to prevent severe economic hardships.

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday rejected the bail plea of Dongari Devendra and Chukka Shilpa, accused of influencing young women and recruiting them into the banned Maoist party.