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Monsoon Enters UP and Rajasthan; Likely to Reach Himachal, Uttarakhand in the Next 2–3 Days

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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...

Assam ships first legal Agarwood export to Gulf, unlocking Rs 50,000-crore industry potential

Assam has marked a significant milestone in its agro-forest economy with the first legally approved export of agarwood chips to Saudi...

States

KRIBHCO Promotes Fitness and Team Spirit with “Run for Fun” Event in Noida

KRIBHCO organized a “Run for Fun” event in Noida to promote employee fitness, wellness and team spirit. Around 100 employees from...

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Unemployment Rises in April, Rural India Faces Job Crisis As Well As Labour Participation Rate

India’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in April 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. Concerning trends were...

National

India’s Maize Demand to Surge 44% by 2030-31 as Feed and Ethanol Sectors Drive Agri-Economy: FICCI-YES Bank Report

India’s maize sector is witnessing a structural transformation, with demand projected to rise from 50 million tonnes in 2025-26 to...

National

ICRISAT and CIMMYT Launch New Initiative for Climate-Resilient Crops in India and Africa

ICRISAT and CIMMYT, backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, have launched a five-year initiative to speed up the development of climate-resilient...

International

India’s Exports Rise 13.5% in April, But Most of the Farm Exports Decline

India’s overall exports grew 13.5 percent to $80.80 billion in April 2026 despite the West Asia crisis. However, exports of key agricultural...

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