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Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Govt

Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Govt

The opposition by green groups to genetically modified (GM) crops is unfounded as...

Fight for MSP will be extended to every village: VM Singh

Fight for MSP will be extended to every village: VM Singh

In his first presidential statement in the meeting of the MSP Guarantee National...

MCX appoints Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as Chairman

MCX appoints Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as Chairman

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of...

IIMB’s NSRCEL and YSBFB join hands to support social businesses from rural India

IIMB’s NSRCEL and YSBFB join hands to support social businesses from rural India

While NSRCEL is leading the incubation programme, YSBFB will facilitate modules...

Rajasthan, Punjab causing bad air quality in Delhi-NCR: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Rajasthan, Punjab causing bad air quality in Delhi-NCR: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Science & Technology Minister Jitendra Singh cautioned that air-pollution-related...

60 lakh tonnes of sugar exports allowed

60 lakh tonnes of sugar exports allowed

In order to prevent the uncontrolled export of sugar and ensure sufficient availability...

Stubble trouble: Politics overtakes economics

Stubble trouble: Politics overtakes economics

Stubble burning begins around October and peaks in November, coinciding with the...

PBFIA to represent Indian plant-based foods industry at Speciality Food Festival in Dubai

PBFIA to represent Indian plant-based foods industry at Speciality Food Festival in Dubai

Known for being the home of fine food for hospitality in the region, The Speciality...

‘Sarson Satyagraha’ opposes GM mustard approval, threatens mass movement after SC order

‘Sarson Satyagraha’ opposes GM mustard approval, threatens mass movement after SC order

A media interaction was convened a day after the Supreme Court directed the Centre's...

Kharif onion output may be 13% less, ample Rabi onions to contain prices: Crisil

Kharif onion output may be 13% less, ample Rabi onions to contain prices: Crisil

A decline in acreage and lack of improvement in crop yields is likely to result...

Haryana CM to inaugurate Dhanuka Agritech’s state-of-the-art R&D centre for farmers at Palwal on Nov 4

Haryana CM to inaugurate Dhanuka Agritech’s state-of-the-art R&D centre for farmers at Palwal on Nov 4

On November 4, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the state-of-the-art...

Gujarat to vote on Dec 1, 5; triangular contest on the cards with new player AAP

Gujarat to vote on Dec 1, 5; triangular contest on the cards with new player AAP

Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi...

Bayer, Rabo Partnerships and Mastercard join hands to accelerate financial digitization of 10mn smallholder farmers in India

Bayer, Rabo Partnerships and Mastercard join hands to accelerate financial digitization of 10mn smallholder farmers in India

To economically empower smallholder farmers in rural India, Bayer, Rabo Partnerships...

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

The Union Cabinet has approved the new Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled...

Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra...

Indians make a living the green way, finds RBI research

Indians make a living the green way, finds RBI research

In the midst of the brouhaha over pollution, carbon emission and environmental degradation,...

Seed Industry Urges Stronger Focus on Agrobiodiversity to Safeguard Food Security

FSII has urged stronger efforts to preserve India’s agrobiodiversity amid climate change and global supply disruptions. The industry...

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Global Wheat Production to Decline by 3% & Corn by 2%, But Soybean Production May Hit Record: IGC

The International Grains Council has forecast the first decline in global grain production in four years for 2026-27 due to lower...

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Global Fertilizer Crisis Pushes NPK Prices Up to Rs 2,450 Per Bag in India

Escalating tensions in West Asia and rising global raw material prices have sharply increased the cost of complex fertilizers in India,...

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Fuel Prices Rise Again; Petrol Costlier by Rs 0.87 Per Litre and Diesel by Rs 0.91 Per Litre

Petrol, diesel and CNG prices have been increased again as rising global crude oil prices and Middle East tensions put pressure on...

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RBI Flags Strong Farm Credit Growth Amid Stable Inflation and Resilient Economic Expansion

The RBI’s May 2026 Bulletin highlighted strong economic growth, stable inflation and improving financial sector health, while stressing...

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Wheat Procurement Nears 34.5 Million Tonne Target in RMS 2026-27; Punjab, Haryana Surpass Goals

Government wheat procurement for RMS 2026-27 has reached around 33 million tonnes, nearing the revised target of 34.497 million tonnes....

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