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India's Forest Loss Continues: 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest Lost in 2024
From 2002 to 2024, India lost 348,000 hectares of humid primary forest, accounting...
India’s Wholesale Inflation Hits 13-Month Low, Retail Inflation Drops to 6-Year Low at 3.16% in April
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation stood at 0.85% year-on-year in April,...
Ceasefire Breached: Pakistani Drones Invade Indian Airspace, Explosions Rock Border Hours After Truce
In a dramatic escalation of tensions mere hours after India and Pakistan announced...
Foreign Secretary Announces Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan, Both Sides to Talk Again on 12th May
A ceasefire has been established between India and Pakistan. On Saturday evening,...
Global Price Fall, Rising Heatwaves Put Pressure on Indian Agriculture: World Bank
The World Bank’s agricultural commodity price index rose marginally by 1% in the...
6th BioAgTech World Congress Returns to Delhi to Drive Global Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture
First launched in Delhi in 2019, the BAW Congress has since travelled across the...
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat Takes Charge as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR
Dr. M.L. Jat brings over 25 years of rich experience in agronomy, climate-resilient...
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat appointed Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR, notification issued
Dr. M.L. Jat’s extensive experience as an agricultural scientist, along with his...
Government Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹2/Litre; LPG Price Increased by ₹50 per Cylinder
According to an official notification, the revised excise duty on petrol will now...
IIT Madras Develops Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tech for Disaster Response
‘UbiqMap’ uses wireless imaging to create near-accurate maps of indoor environments...
India’s Cotton Area Set to Decline in 2025-26 Amid Crop Shift: USDA Report
Despite the decline in planted area, India’s cotton production is projected at 25...
Government imposed 10% duty on import of chickpea from April
According to the notification issued by the central government, 10% import duty...
Centre withdraws 20% duty on Onion Export effective from April 1st, 2025
The move comes after nearly five months of export restrictions aimed at ensuring...
Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices
Wholesale Inflation in food items eased to 5.88% in January from 8.47% in December....
Government approves implementation of transportation component of MIS for Tomato
In view of the falling prices of tomato in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other...
Govt. approves continuation of PM-AASHA, extends groundnut and soybean procurement
PM-AASHA Scheme comprises Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme...
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