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Monsoon Enters UP and Rajasthan; Likely to Reach Himachal, Uttarakhand in the Next 2–3 Days
The monsoon reached Uttar Pradesh five days late, while it arrived in Rajasthan...
WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues
The WPI Food Index, a critical measure encompassing 'Food Articles' from primary...
India's Retail Inflation Hits Over Six-Year Low at 2.8%, Food Prices Drive Dramatic Fall
Food prices, which account for nearly half the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket,...
Govt. Approves Procurement of Summer Moong Under PSS in Haryana, UP, Gujarat and Groundnut in UP
Red gram procurement extended in Andhra Pradesh by 15 days for Kharif 2024-25
Vegetables, Pulses Lead Price Crash; India’s Inflation Nears 6-Year Low
India’s inflation may dip below 3% in May 2025, driven by deflation in food prices,...
Farm Sector Emerges as Key Driver in India’s Slowing Economy
The primary sector, which encompasses agriculture, livestock, fishing, and mining,...
India’s Foodgrain Output Hits Record High, Cotton Production Drops: Govt Estimates
According to the third advance estimates, rice production in 2024–25 is expected...
Govt Hikes MSP for 14 Kharif Crops; Paddy MSP Increased by ₹69
The government has raised the MSP for soybean by 9%, setting it at ₹5,328 per quintal....
With Strong Harvests and Monsoon Forecast, India Poised for Continued Low Inflation
The food inflation rate witnessed a substantial reduction, falling from 2.7 percent...
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...
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