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Punjab govt hikes sugarcane price by Rs 11 a qtl to Rs 391; now all eyes on UP

Punjab govt hikes sugarcane price by Rs 11 a qtl to Rs 391; now all eyes on UP

Punjab government has hiked sugarcane price by Rs 11 per quintal, with Chief Minister...

India’s GDP grows to 7.6% in Jul-Sep qtr; agri growth down

India’s GDP grows to 7.6% in Jul-Sep qtr; agri growth down

India's GDP growth has stood at 7.6 percent in the second quarter of the current...

PM launches 'Drone Didi Yojana' to ensure women-led development

PM launches 'Drone Didi Yojana' to ensure women-led development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday launched the 'Drone Didi Yojana' after dedicating...

Govt working to boost cotton yields, pilot project launched

Govt working to boost cotton yields, pilot project launched

We are working very closely with Agriculture Ministry and other stakeholders on...

Union cabinet gives nod to terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Union cabinet gives nod to terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the 'Terms of Reference' for the 16th Finance...

Distribution of 5kg foodgrains to poor under PMGKAY extended for 5 yrs

Distribution of 5kg foodgrains to poor under PMGKAY extended for 5 yrs

The Union Cabinet has decided that the Central government will provide free food...

Cabinet nod to scheme for giving drones to Women Self Help Groups; 80pc cost to be borne by Centre

Cabinet nod to scheme for giving drones to Women Self Help Groups; 80pc cost to be borne by Centre

The Union Cabinet at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved...

HDFC Bank appoints former NABARD chairman Dr. Bhanwala as  independent director

HDFC Bank appoints former NABARD chairman Dr. Bhanwala as independent director

The HDFC Bank has approved the appointment of former NABARD chairman Dr Harsh Kumar...

Milk, egg, meat output rises in 2022-23

Milk, egg, meat output rises in 2022-23

Milk, egg and meat production rose significantly in 2022-23 over the past five years,...

States should now move forward on agricultural reforms: Prof Ramesh Chand

States should now move forward on agricultural reforms: Prof Ramesh Chand

According to NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand, states have greater responsibility...

Over 68pc turnout in Rajasthan Assembly polls till 5pm

Over 68pc turnout in Rajasthan Assembly polls till 5pm

More than 68 per cent of the electorate in Rajasthan voted till 5 pm on Saturday...

Sugar output estimated to fall by 41 LT in the current season

Sugar output estimated to fall by 41 LT in the current season

Due to weak monsoon, there is an estimated decline of about 41 lakh tonnes of sugar...

National Gopal Ratna awards to Ram Singh, Karnal; Kerala dairy co-op; Suman Kumar Sah from Bihar

National Gopal Ratna awards to Ram Singh, Karnal; Kerala dairy co-op; Suman Kumar Sah from Bihar

Ram Singh, Karnal (Haryana), Pulpally Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Sangam D Ltd, Wayanad,...

Wheat sown in 248.59 lakh hectares so far; aim to grow climate resilient varieties

Wheat sown in 248.59 lakh hectares so far; aim to grow climate resilient varieties

Wheat, the main crop of Rabi season, has been sown in 248.59 lakh hectares so far....

Paddy procurement increases in Punjab, crosses 182 LT

Paddy procurement increases in Punjab, crosses 182 LT

Government procurement of paddy in Punjab has increased compared to last year. It...

Basmati paddy price crossed Rs 6,000 per quintal in Haryana mandis, farmers are reaping benefit of higher price

Basmati paddy price crossed Rs 6,000 per quintal in Haryana mandis, farmers are reaping benefit of higher price

Due to increasing demand for Basmati rice in the international market, the price...

Government Orders Physical Verification of Sugar Stocks as Prices Surge; Stock Limits Under Consideration

The Centre has ordered nationwide physical verification of sugar stocks at mills between August 1 and 14 amid a sharp rise in sugar...

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India's Cotton Output Falls 17% in Five Years; Raw Cotton Imports Jump Over 80%

India's cotton production has declined by over 17% in the last five years due to lower acreage and productivity. As domestic supplies...

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Brent Crude Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Widens, Global Oil Supply Risks Intensify

Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel as the Middle East conflict widened, with Iran expanding attacks on U.S. allies and Iran-backed...

International

U.S. Replaces Temporary Section 122 Tariffs with 10% Forced-Labour Duties on India

The U.S. replaces Section 122 tariffs with permanent Section 301 forced-labour duties. India secures a lower 10% tariff rate after...

International

Rice Prices Surge Up to 20%; Export Deals in Jeopardy as Rising Costs Push Exporters into Default

A 15-20% rise in non-basmati rice prices over the past month has put Indian exporters under severe pressure. Many exporters who had...

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El Niño Strengthens as India's Monsoon Deficit Reduces to 17%; IMD Forecasts Mixed Rainfall Pattern Over Next Two Weeks

India received near-normal rainfall during July 16-22, but the seasonal southwest monsoon deficit remains at 17%. IMD said strengthening...

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