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New Delhi: BJP MP Iranna Kadadi on Tuesday accused the Karnataka government of neglecting farmers and failing to set up procurement centres, leading to economic distress and suicides in the agrarian community. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Karnataka MP said while the Centre has fixed a minimum support price for 23 crops, it is the responsibility of state governments to establish procurement centres when prices fall below MSP. "During the kharif season in Karnataka, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, - India's exports leapt in November in defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, providing fresh leverage in ongoing trade talks with Washington and easing pressure on New Delhi to strike a quick deal. Shipments to the United States rose more than 22% in November from a year earlier, outpacing India's overall export growth of more than 19%, which lifted total goods exports to $38.13 billion, government trade data released on Monday showed. Goods exports were the highe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday that India is "very close" to concluding an interim trade deal with the US to bring down tariffs but stopped short of fixing any timeline on the issue. "We are very close on closing the initial framework deal, but I don't want to put a timeline to it," the Commerce Secretary told journalists here. "We have done six rounds of talks with the US, where we have discussed both the BTA (bilateral trade agreement) as well as an interim ...Read More >
Mysuru: Two days after the mother tigress was rescued on the borders of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, near Hunsur, foresters successfully rescued all four of her cubs early on Sunday morning. The cubs, aged about 5 months, will be reunited with the mother at Koorgahalli Rehabilitation Centre in Mysuru.The cubs were found in Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu forest section of Hunsur forest division. The tigress, aged about 10 years, was captured around midnight on Nov 27 following complaints of freque ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Four tiger cubs hidden deep inside a maize field were successfully traced and rescued by the Forest Department after two days of relentless search operations. The incident was reported at Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu hobli, Hunsur taluk, where the cubs -- estimated to be three to four months old -- were found crying with hunger inside the field belonging to farmer Ravikumar. Their rescue brought much- needed relief to the villagers of Gowdanakatte and neighbouring areas, who ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above held steady at 5.2% in October, unchanged from September, according to the latest government data released on Monday. An easing in rural joblessness, down from 4.6% to 4.4%, was offset by a modest uptick in urban unemployment, which inched up from 6.8% to 7%, leaving the overall unemployment rate broadly stable from the previous month, showed the periodic labour force survey (PLFS) data released by the ministry of statistics & pr ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer for houses damaged by the recent disaster. Aid was provided to affected families in Mandi, Kullu, and Bilaspur districts. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs. 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a function held at Paddal Ground, Mandi on Monday. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source During the ...Read More >
The southern state has appealed to the central team to extend generous support, stating that Cyclone Montha caused extensive damage far beyond initial expectations. In a detailed presentation to the central team, officials informed that agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, irrigation, housing, and infrastructure suffered heavy damage across 24 districts. The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday revised the estimate of damage caused by Cyclone Montha to Rs 6,384 crore and sought an immediate rel ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 11 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced a significant hike in financial assistance for families affected by natural disasters, raising the aid for partial loss from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1 lakh. The announcement was made during a public gathering at Paddal Ground in Mandi, said the release. Despite limited resources, the state government was steadfastly moving toward making Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant state ...Read More >
India's rapid ethanol shift shows challenges other countries could face. While the Indian government said ethanol usage reduces pollution, some users said it is affecting their mileage and damaging older engines. India's push to blend ethanol with gasoline shows the benefits and challenges of the sustainable fuel efforts being showcased at global climate talks this week. Earlier this year, the Indian government announced that it achieved its goal of mixing 20 per cent of the plant-based fuel w ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Top leaders of the state Congress launched the 'Khedut Aakrosh Yatra' from Gir-Somnath on Thursday, demanding that farmer debts be waived and crop insurance scheme be reintroduced. They also demanded full compensation for farmers' crop losses during the recent spell of unseasonal rainfall. GPCC president Amit Chavda led the week-long rally that will pass through all villages in Saurashtra. Party leaders will meet farmers and understand their difficulties before submitting a memorandum ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 7 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday announced a Rs 10,000 crore relief and assistance package for farmers whose crops were severely damaged by unprecedented monsoon rains that lashed several districts of the state this year. https://x.com/Bhupendrapbjp/status/1986778263721820511 Also Read | Did Nirmala Sitharaman Promote Investment Platform Promising INR 15 Lakh Monthly Income on INR 21,000? PIB Fact Check Debunks Digitally Altered ...Read More >
The government would ensure that farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹8,110 per quintal as fixed by the Centre, Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu said Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has directed officials to commence cotton procurement across the State from Wednesday through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). The Minister issued instructions to immediately operationalize 30 procurement centres to ensure that farmers do not suffer losses due to the c ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his visit to Mamligh in Solan district on Tuesday, announced the upgradation of Mamligh sub-tehsil to tehsil and the opening of a Public Works Department sub-division at Mamligh, a release said. After dedicating development projects worth Rs 27.43 crore to the people of the area, the Chief Minister addressed a massive gathering at Mamligh. He also announced Rs 50 lakh for the cons ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Monday released the "Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025" prepared jointly by the Department of Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India, under the theme "Building the Future in a Climate-Impacted World." Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister Sukhu said the report ma ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Monday released the "Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025" prepared jointly by the Department of Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India, under the theme "Building the Future in a Climate-Impacted World." Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister Sukhu said the report ma ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday directed ministers and senior officials to take immediate measures in view of the warning of heavy rain in Telangana due to Cyclone Montha which is expected to cross the AP coast on Tuesday. The rain comes in the midst of the paddy, cotton and maize procurement season, and could damage the produce. The IMD earlier in the day forecast very heavy rainfall across several districts from Tuesday till October 30. During a review meeting with offici ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With heavy rains forecast across Telangana under the influence of cyclone Montha, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to remain on high alert and ensure that procurement of paddy, cotton and maize continues without disruption or loss to farmers.The chief minister instructed irrigation and civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and agriculture and marketing minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to hold an immediate review with district collectors and field officia ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following a heavy rain forecast in the Telangana state, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed the officials concerned to be cautious during the procurement of paddy, cotton, and maize. The authorities were ordered to take all measures to ensure that the procurement is carried out without any inconvenience and loss to the farmers. Also Read: These Vehicles Will Be Banned from November 1 -- Check Full Details Here On the instructions of the Chief Minister, Irrigation and Civil S ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana civil supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, October 27, directed officials to remain on high alert and take all necessary steps to ensure that cyclone Montha does not disrupt paddy procurement process in the state. He stressed that farmers must not suffer losses under any circumstances. Uttam Kumar along with Telangana agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao held a high-level review meeting in Hyderabad to coordinate emergency measures as Cyclone Montha threa ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
Nellore: Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for its negligence amid an impending cyclone, particularly for failing to support farmers in Nellore, Kurnool and Ongole districts. He highlighted the government's failure to issue warnings or implement preventive measures, leaving farmers vulnerable as heavy rains devastated crops. Over two lakh acres in Nellore and one lakh acres in Kurnool, Ongole, and nearby areas have been dama ...Read More >
Khanapur: Local MLA Vedma Bojju Patel stressed on the importance of farmers making full use of the maize procurement centres established by the government. He stated that these centres were set up to ensure farmers receive a fair Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the crops they cultivate with great effort over six seasons. To protect farmers from exploitation by middlemen and brokers, he encouraged them to sell their produce directly at government procurement centres. "The Telangana government has ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President D ...Read More >
Indian rupee (left) and US dollar currency notes are held by a foreign exchange employee. File/AFP India will not accept limits on its trading choices or rush to sign agreements, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, even as a senior government official said a bilateral trade deal with Washington was "very near." "India will not sign any trade deal in a hurry," Goyal said during a speech at the Berlin Global Dialogue, referring to European Union and the US concerns over India's continued ...Read More >
CHENNAI: CPM state secretary P Shanmugam has urged the Tamil Nadu government to conduct a comprehensive survey to assess crop damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rain across several districts in the State. In a statement, he said that continuous rainfall over the past few days had inundated low-lying areas, severely affecting the public and causing extensive agricultural losses. Despite precautionary measures taken by the State administration, farmers have suffered heavy financial setbac ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalising a landmark trade deal that could slash US tariffs on Indian goods by more than 30%, potentially reducing rates from roughly 50% to 15-16%, according to sources cited by Mint. Long delayed, the pact is now gaining traction as discussions around energy cooperation and agricultural access advance rapidly. Energy strategy is a central pillar of the proposed agreement. India may gradually reduce crude oil imports from R ...Read More >
President Trump stated he discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Modi, who assured him India would limit oil purchases from Russia. This comes as Trump pressures Moscow to end the Ukraine war, with India being a major buyer of Russian crude. United States President Donald Trump said he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade. "Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I just spoke to your Prime Mini ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalising a long-awaited trade deal that promises to reshape their economic ties. As per a Mint report, the agreement could slash US tariffs on Indian goods from the current 50 per cent to around 15-16 per cent, offering a major boost to Indian exporters. The proposed pact primarily focuses on the energy and agriculture sectors, with discussions also centred on India's gradual reduction of crude oil imports from Russia -- a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15%-16% from 50%, India's Mint reported on Wednesday citing three people aware of the matter. The deal, which hinges on energy and agriculture, may see India gradually scale back its imports of Russian crude oil, Mint reported. India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. U.S. Presid ...Read More >
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