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Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20 and 21. During his 2-day visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bamboo Orchids Terminal 2 at Guwahati Airport in Assam on December 20 and will lay the foundation stone of a new brownfield ammonia-urea complex at Namrup with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore on December 21. According to an official statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has not submitted any evaluation report on the adoption of nano urea despite the fertiliser being in the market for over four years, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Responding to a written query by BJP MP Narhari Amin from Gujarat, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel said IFFCO has not sent any evaluation report regarding the adoption of nano urea. Meanwhile, sales of the product con ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): India and Jordan have set a target to double their bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years, while strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including fertilisers, especially phosphates, the Ministry of External Affairs said while adressing the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan. The details of the visit were shared by MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra, who described the visit as historically significant, ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's strong stance against radicalization. They also spoke about Gaza and the need for regional peace. Agreements and MoUs were signed to boost cooperation. Business partnerships and investments were also explored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman and discussed measures to ...Read More >
The government has sought Parliament's approval for Rs 18,525 crore towards fertiliser and related subsidies in the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY26 The Union government on December 15 assured that there would be no fertiliser shortage during the ongoing rabi season, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying urea stocks were sharply increased within a month through calibrated imports and close monitoring of supplies across states. Replying in the Lok Sabha d ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has seen broad-based economic growth and the asset ownership gap between the rich and the others has been narrowing over the past decade despite the pandemic blues, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Replying to a discussion on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, the minister also countered the "dead economy" jibe, highlighting sovereign rating upgrades for India by three global agencies, including S&P, this year. ...Read More >
New Delhi: City gas distributors are finding it increasingly difficult to acquire new industrial and commercial customers as natural gas remains costlier than competing liquid fuels. In the first half of this financial year, new factory connections fell 39% year-on-year, while additions in the commercial segment declined 17%, according to data published by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. City gas companies added only 555 new industrial customers and 1,599 commercial customers du ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rejecting US President Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark on India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that global economic growth is currently around 3.2 per cent, while India recorded an 8.2 per cent growth in the last quarter. However, India continues to be one of the fastest-growing major economies globally," she said while replying on the debate on the supplementary demands for grants - first batch for 2025-26 which was taken up in Lok Sabha. Later, the Ho ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's economy has moved from a state of fragility in 2013 to become the fastest growing major economy for multiple years now, showing its transition from external vulnerability to external resilience, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament on Monday. Replying to the debate on the first supplementary demands for grants in the Lok Sabha, the minister also said that collective work was needed to reduce debt at central and state levels. Sitharaman told the House that ...Read More >
-- Jordan-India Business Forum to be held on Tuesday -- Two countries are linked by several bilateral agreements, MoUs AMMAN -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan underscores the strength of bilateral relations and the Kingdom's expanding international standing, grounded in a foreign policy based on trust, cooperation and mutual respect under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Indian Embassy in Amman said. The visit highlights the close ties between Jordan and ...Read More >
With factors like good monsoon rains aiding farmers, the demand for fertilisers has been high this year. With the rabi sowing season fully underway and record fertiliser imports in India in 2025-26, Indian Railways has witnessed a double-digit percentage growth in fertiliser cargo. "This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till November 30. This is an increase of 11.7 per cent compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. The rise shows the efficient working of the rai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Indian Railways is ensuring smooth and timely movement of fertilisers across the country. This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till 30 November. This is an increase of 11.7% compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy. Farmers need fertilisers on time for sowing and harvesting. Keeping this in mind, Indian Railways has given priority to fertiliser and foodgrain trains. This has en ...Read More >
A-1 Limited informs the stock exchanges that it has entered a new long-term supply agreement for concentrated nitric acid. The tri-partite deal involves Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Solar Industries India Limited with its group companies, and A-1 Limited. The committed quantity is 10,000 metric tonnes. Supplies are scheduled between November 2025 and March 2026. Under this supply structure, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited will produce and sell c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman on Monday, bolstering economic and trade ties is among the key agenda items of his visit. PM Modi's visit is expected to open far-reaching opportunities to enhance the country's economic footprint across West Asia and Africa. Last week, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, aimed at ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 14 (PTI) NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Sunday said talent and leadership are not limited to persons with privileged backgrounds and stressed the need to identify and support capable individuals from ordinary families to bring positive change in society. Speaking at the Sharad Pawar Inspire Fellowship award ceremony held at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre here, he said the fellowship programme has been designed keeping in mind the life and values of Yashwantrao Chavan, Maharashtra's f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the warm and cordial welcome extended to the visiting delegation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stated that he has established a "close working and personal contact" with the Indian PM and together they "constantly monitor" the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in all its strategic areas. "The talks we just concluded with our Indian colleagues, as well as our conversation last night with Mr. Modi in ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 5: India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation programme aimed at expanding trade till 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday at a press conference along with Russian President Putin. "We are trying for an early conclusion of the FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union. India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation program to expand trade till 2030," PM Modi said after talks with President Putin. Both countries are working towards ambitious targ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo on Friday appealed to farmers, scientists and other stakeholders to adopt natural and climate-resilient farming techniques to preserve soil fertility for future generations. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Soil Day here, observed this year under the theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities', Singh Deo said healthy soil is the lifeline of agriculture, the foundation of food security and the bedrock of sustainable ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], November 20: Sustainable farming is no longer an option but a necessity for India's agricultural future. With climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity threatening food security, farmers and policymakers are actively seeking eco-friendly methods to restore farmland health. Biochar is an emerging option: a carbon-rich substance similar to charcoal, produced from organic waste through a process called pyrolysis. Biorgano is a leading biochar manufacturer in India, ...Read More >
PM Modi in Coimbatore: 'Felt Bihar's breeze when farmers waved their gamcha' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the sight of farmers waving their gamcha (towel) in Coimbatore made him feel as though "Bihar winds had arrived in Tamil Nadu before me." Modi said farmers greeting him by rotating their towels above their heads reminded him of celebrations in Bihar. Addressing a gathering at the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, the Prime Minister apologised for arriving ...Read More >
CNG supply in Mumbai was disrupted on Sunday following damage to a main gas pipeline operated by GAIL, PTI reported. Mahanagar Gas (MGL) said the incident affected gas flow to its City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala, impacting CNG availability across the network. A large share of the city's autorickshaws, taxis -- including those operated by ride-hailing firms -- and several buses run by public transport undertakings rely on CNG supplied by MGL. The company said it had prioritised piped natural ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Security forces in Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in over 470 acres of land during multiple joint operations carried out in two hill districts over the past few days. A joint team of police, Assam Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed poppy plantations in around 20 acres of land at Loibol Khullen village under New Keithelmanbi police station in Kangpokpi district on Saturday. Two sacks of salt packets found at the plantation site were seized, while spray pumps ...Read More >
Authorities have ordered a forensic audit of Al Falah University. Financial agencies are investigating the institution's money trail. This action follows a high-level meeting reviewing the Delhi blast investigation. The blast near Red Fort claimed thirteen lives. Three doctors linked to the university were detained. The university is cooperating with the probe. The government has ordered a forensic audit of all records of the Al Falah University, which is under the scanner following the Delhi b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) Police have intensified digital surveillance and are keeping a vigil on various social media platforms to monitor conversations, reactions and potential leads linked to the Red Fort blast, police sources said on Friday. Multiple specialised teams have been deployed round-the-clock to scan public posts, comments, videos and online discussions to detect any hint of radicalisation, misinformation, provocation or suspicious online activity emerging after the blast, said a so ...Read More >
New Delhi: Intelligence agencies on Thursday revealed that terrorists were planning to use 32 cars to carry out coordinated attacks across different cities, reported ANI, citing sources. During an investigation into the Delhi car blast, he security agencies found out that the accused involved in the explosion had already started modifying two cars, the Hyundai i20, used in the blast, and the Ford EcoSport, recovered on Wednesday by agencies. "After the i20 and EcoSport, it came to light that pr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday asked agriculture scientists to develop high-quality millet seeds to make it a profitable crop so that farmers can divert towards it. Chouhan said this while addressing the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millet) and Woman Farmer here on the occasion of 'Mandia Divas' (Millets Day). "The farmers are looking for crops which will give them better financial benefits. So, it is a challe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), in its meeting held on October 31, 2025, elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as Chairman of FAI. Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., formerly one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now be the sole Co-Chairman of FAI. Mr. Sankarasubramanian, who is currently Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman of FAI's Southern R ...Read More >
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