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India allows export of 1.43LT non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore
The government has permitted exports of 1.43 lakh tonnes of non-basmati white rice...
GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Apr-Jun; Agri GVA grows at 3.5 pc
India recorded an economic growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter...
Monsoon expected to revive in Sept: IMD
After deficient rainfall activity resulted in India experiencing the driest August...
SC on GM Mustard: Environmental harm cannot be undone, defers hearing on Centre's plea for withdrawal of undertaking
A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the hearing...
Ahead of state elections, LPG price slashed by Rs 200
The government on Tuesday slashed by Rs 200 the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder,...
India faces worst brunt of air pollution; lives of Delhiites shortened by 12 yrs: Report
India faces the worst brunt of air pollution in the world, while Delhi’s annual...
Boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant
India needs to grow in the agriculture sector. Its productivity must enhance rapidly....
Urea, DAP prices rise up to $150 per tonne in the global market
An upward trend in the prices of fertilizers has started in the global market. In...
Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice
To check the domestic prices and to ensure domestic food security, the Government...
200 chefs/cooks at paramilitary and govt canteens get training on millet-based recipes
A culinary training session for more than 200 chefs and cooks working with the paramilitary...
Minimum Export Price on Basmati pegged at above USD 1200 per ton, Pak may take advantage
The Central Government has decided to impose a Minimum Export Price (MEP) on basmati...
NCCF buys 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to buy more soon
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) has purchased 2,826...
20 pc duty imposed on export of par-boiled rice to discourage exports
In order to curb the rising prices of rice in the domestic market, the government...
Paddy planting continues to lead Kharif crops sowing
Farmers have sown Kharif crops in 1,053.59 lakh hectares across the country so far...
Millets: From Climate Smart to Income Smart
more than 80 startups in the millet sector developing well-packaged products, and...
Govt to curb diversion of subsidised urea
The government has prepared a comprehensive action plan to crackdown on diversion...
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