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Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday slammed the ruling LDF government in Kerala, accusing it of repeatedly making misleading claims on poverty alleviation and failing to fulfil poll promises on social welfare measures. Addressing reporters here on Friday, Venugopal said, "They claimed that Kerala has been made free of poverty. If that is the case, why are they making the same claim again? Isn't that the biggest proof that the earlier claim its ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Informing about the meeting, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, in a social media post on Friday, stated that Wang Wentao met Goyal during the conference and expressed willingness to deepen ...Read More >
The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the state's cities as specialised economic hubs. The party has promised to promote Thiruvananthapuram as an IT and innovation capital, Kochi as India's shipbuilding hub, Kozhikode as a centre for healthcare and medical innovation, Thrissur as a cultural tourism capital, Kollam as an internationally co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Informing about the meeting, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, in a social media post on Friday, stated that Wang Wentao met Goyal during the conference and expressed willingness to deepen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in total tractor sales with a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26 as compared to 1,74,785 units in the preceding fiscal. The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, delivering 37.4 per cent growth in March 2026, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said in a statement. It also achieved the highest-ever domestic sales with both the company's brands, Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractors, record ...Read More >
AgriTech investment across the region peaked at over $750 million in 2022 before falling nearly 70 per cent by 2025 | Representative Image Southeast Asia sits on one of the world's largest untapped agricultural technology opportunities, and India's evolution in venture capital and governance offers one of the most instructive models for unlocking it, according to a recent report by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. Agriculture contributes about 15 per cent of GDP and employs up to 40 per ...Read More >
TAFE annual sales FY26, Massey Ferguson India sales record, Eicher Tractors domestic growth, Lakshmi Venu TAFE statement, tractor industry growth India 2026, TAFE AGCO settlement update, agricultural mechanization trends India Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), India's second-largest tractor maker, reported its highest-ever annual sales, selling 2,14,951 units in FY26, driven by a strong product portfolio and steady demand across key agricultural regions. The company on Thursday said ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Digitalisation and AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock a whopping $90 billion in annual GDP gains by 2033, with India leading the way, according to a study authored by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. The study argues that digitalisation and increased adoption could unlock these annual GDP gains by 2033, detailing how the region is currently navigating a sharp market correction. AgriTech investment across Southeast Asia peaked at over USD 75 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Digitalisation and AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock a whopping $90 billion in annual GDP gains by 2033, with India leading the way, according to a study authored by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. The study argues that digitalisation and increased adoption could unlock these annual GDP gains by 2033, detailing how the region is currently navigating a sharp market correction. AgriTech investment across Southeast Asia peaked at over USD 75 ...Read More >
The TVK leader also owns four vehicles, including a sports cycle worth Rs 63,332. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aadhav Arjuna declared assets worth Rs 197.52 crore in his election affidavit * He filed nomination papers for Villivakkam Assembly seat on TVK ticket * Arjuna's moveable assets total Rs 180.03 crore, wife's assets Rs 162.14 crore Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chennai: Aadhav Arjuna, the actor-politician Vijay led TVK ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Russia's First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov reaffirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, underlining deepening energy cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India on Telegram on Thursday, Manturov highlighted t ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3: The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain and s ...Read More >
Patiala/Sangrur: Already reeling from crop damage caused by recent hailstorms, Punjab farmers are staring at more losses as a fresh western disturbance is set to impact the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert for April 3 and 4, warning of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms across Punjab. The alert comes at a crucial juncture, with wheat crop ready for harvest and government procurement operations already underway in severa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Russia's First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov reaffirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, underlining deepening energy cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India on Telegram on Thursday, Manturov highlighted t ...Read More >
The Engineering/Pharmacy Entrance Examination (Computer-Based Test) will be held at selected venues in all Districts in Kerala and in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and the UAE. The exam will be held on April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2026. The exam will be held in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. The printout of the admit card thus obtained will have to be produced at the time of examination. The Admit Card will be issued only to those candidates who have selected the Engineering/ ...Read More >
The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a comprehensive inquiry into the issues raised by Atanu Chakraborty, former Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank, in his resignation letter. In his resignation letter dated March 17th, Chakraborty said that certain "happenings and practices" within the bank were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics. The Association has sought the government's intervention for assessing the g ...Read More >
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia, stated the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Since its signing on April 2 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both countries. Trade grow ...Read More >
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that the Telangana Government is firm on ensuring that the schemes launched by the Government do not remain as mere entries on paper, but "bring about a tangible and distinct transformation in the lives of the people". The Government had accordingly launched the 99-day Prajapati Palana - Pragati Pranalika from March 6 to reach out to people, said Mr. Reddy, noting that it was launched with the coordination of all Government departments extended from ...Read More >
New Delhi/Khammam: Member of Parliament from Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Vaddiraju Ravichandra, on Thursday urged the Centre to merge five villages adjoining Bhadrachalam back into Telangana, raising the issue during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026. Participating in the debate, Ravichandra, who is the Deputy Leader of the BRS Parliamentary Party in the Rajya Sabha, said that while his party welcomed the declaration of Amaravati as the ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to mo ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Friday slammed Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil's statement on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, asserting that spreading venom against the state will not change the facts. The dispute centres on the financial and structural integrity of the Kaleshwaram project, which the BRS defends as "Telangana's lifeline," defending the Kaleshwaram project, Reddy called it a game-changer for Telangan ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Amid concerns over geopolitical tensions in West Asia affecting the supply of raw materials, the state agriculture department has taken steps to ensure adequate availability of fertilisers for the 2026 kharif season. Under the supervision of Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy, the department has put in place measures to prevent shortages and curb the misuse of subsidised fertilisers. The Centre has allocated 30.05 lakh tonnes of fertilisers to Karnataka, of which 11.42 lakh tonn ...Read More >
Vijayawada: NTR District in-charge Minister and Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav said that the state government's 2026-27 Budget strikes a balance between welfare and development, setting the tone for achieving the "Swarna Andhra" vision. The Budget Outreach Programme took place on Thursday at the Pingali Venkaiah meeting hall in the Collectorate in Vijayawada. Minister Satya Kumar Yadav attended the event virtually, along with several MLAs. During the session, ...Read More >
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar conducting a review meeting at the Nellore Collectorate on Monday. The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a novel initiative to recognise and respect farmers by printing QR codes on every rice bag, enabling consumers to know who cultivated the crop and where it was grown, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said on Monday. Speaking at a review meeting on paddy procurement at the Collectorate in Nellore, he said rice grown in SPSR Nel ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an effort to diversify crops, cut down on avoidable paddy procurement as well as storage costs and support willing paddy farmers shift to in-demand crops, the Telangana government is considering a proposal to provide farmers switching from paddy an incentive of Rs 10,000 per acre. This scheme for paddy farmers will be on the lines of the one in Punjab, where such farmers are provided Rs 17,000 per hectare as incentive. The Telangan government is planning to give the incentive to ...Read More >
Nandyal: The declaration of Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh marks a historic milestone in the state's journey, said district collector G Raja Kumari. On Thursday, grand celebrations were organised on the PRS premises of the collectorate, where district officials and staff participated enthusiastically. The venue was decorated with colourful rangolis and lights, creating a festive atmosphere. The collector inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp and cutting a cake ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH, April 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday responded sharply to BJP criticism over the blast outside its Chandigarh office, emphasizing that the city is a Union Territory under the Administrator, not the state government. The explosion, caused by a suspected crude device, occurred Wednesday evening, triggered panic, but caused no casualties. Mann accused BJP leaders of making "absurd" statements and blaming him for incidents in Chandigarh, highlighting the city's separa ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and alleged that the BJP leadership is operating a "land ATM" to benefit corporates. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he is the "most corrupt Chief Minister" in the country and accusing the BJP leadership of facilitating corporate interests at the cost of the public. Addressing an election rally in support of party candidate Raton Engti for the ...Read More >
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The Centre on Thursday denied claims that India was aware of the US and Israel's military action against Iran during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, which took place a day before the strikes. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, "no discussions took place related to the matter." The statement came in response to a question by IUML MP Abdul Wahab, who asked whether the government was aware of the mi ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 2: The IMD has forecast above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall for Meghalaya during the hot weather season from April to June. According to the IMD outlook, both maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain normal to above normal across most parts of the state. For April specifically, daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to stay above the seasonal average. Despite the warming trend, the weather office stated that no heatwave days are likely in M ...Read More >
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