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Retail inflation reaches 14-month high in October at 6.21 percent
In October, India’s retail inflation reached 6.21 percent, a 14-month high, driven...
Record production fails to curb wheat prices, raising import possibility
The rise in wheat prices is attributed to reduced arrivals of wheat in the markets....
NFCSF urges government to increase Minimum Selling Price of Sugar amid rising production costs
The National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) has urged the government...
PDRL drone technology gets patent for new corridor survey method
PDRL has secured a patent for its innovative corridor survey method, enhancing accuracy...
High-density planting system for cotton farming in Maharashtra boots productivity
India is the world’s largest cotton producer, it ranks low in productivity. Maharashtra,...
Govt's poor planning responsible for DAP shortage: AIKS
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) condemned the BJP-led government for failing to...
Central govt doubles fines on stubble burning amid Delhi's air quality crisis
After the Supreme Court took a strong stance on the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR,...
Onion, tomato, and pulse inflation push up veg thali cost by 20 percent in October
Due to the inflation in onions, tomatoes, and pulses, the cost of both veg and non-veg...
Union cabinet approves Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in Food Corporation of India
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, approved...
Govt launches Bharat Atta and Rice phase two at increased prices
The Central Government has launched Phase Two of the retail sale of Bharat Atta...
Election Commission reschedules bye-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh
The Election Commission of India has rescheduled bye-elections in 14 assembly constituencies...
Govt e-Marketplace launches 170 new seed categories to enhance access for farmers
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched 170 new seed categories to enhance...
IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers
Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...
Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles
Known for his incisive intellect and willingness to challenge conventions, Debroy...
India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer
India experienced its hottest October since 1901, with average temperatures 1.23°C...
Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...
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Decision on Sugarcane Control Order Will Be Taken After Farmers’ Consent, Assures Food Minister Prahlad Joshi
Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi assured farmers and jaggery industry representatives that no decision on the proposed Sugarcane...
