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The indigenous star-rating system for crash testing cars was launched by the road ministry in August 2023 after much delay. The government is also setting up a state-of-the art ₹1,500 crore testing centre in Pune to strengthen vehicle safety assessment infrastructure. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that global automobile companies have begun sending their vehicles to India for testing under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), highlight ...Read More >
Rupnagar (Punjab), Sep 13 (PTI) Union minister L Murugan on Saturday visited flood-hit areas here and conducted an in-depth review of the ground situation. He visited several villages, including Shahpur Bela, Hariwal, Bhanu Pali, Bela Dhyani and Nangal, and directly interacted with farmers, locals and administrative officials. Witnessing the impact of the floods on agriculture, transportation, drainage and daily life, he walked through waterlogged areas, travelled in a tractor and a boat, and ...Read More >
Punjab floods: In September 1988, widespread rain and overflowing rivers had caused widespread destruction across the state, leaving hundreds dead and lakhs displaced. Punjab is grappling is one of its worst floods in over three decades. More than 1,000 villages have been submerged across key districts - Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran. All rivers - Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and Ghaggar - are flowing at the danger mark - a situation that has reminded many ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Shares of Regaal Resources Ltd, a maize-based speciality product manufacturer, on Wednesday ended with a premium of 29 per cent against the issue price of Rs 102. The stock started trading at Rs 141.80, a jump of 39 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 42.84 per cent to Rs 145.70. Shares of the firm ended at Rs 131.65 apiece, up 29 per cent. On the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 141, up 38.23 per cent. Shares of the firm ended 29 per cent hig ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Bhopal, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The opposition Congress continued to raise the fertiliser shortage issue and irregularities at government-run distribution centres in different parts of the state amid sowing of 'kharif' crops at its peak. In the past few days, several Congress leaders, including former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, senior MLA Ajay Singh and a few others, blamed the BJP government for not being able to provide adequate fertiliser to farmers. Pushing further on this i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The initial public offer of Regaal Resources Ltd, a maize-based speciality product manufacturer, got subscribed a huge 159.88 times on the closing day of bidding on Thursday, driven by heavy investors demand. The Rs 306-crore initial public offer (IPO) received bids for 3,35,73,63,312 shares against 2,09,99,664 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for non institutional investors received 356.73 times subscription, while the category for Qualified Institutional Bu ...Read More >
Stocktwits - India's sugar stocks could be headed for a crucial season. The country's sugar output is projected to rise nearly 18% in 2025-26, even as ethanol faces pricing pressures and the looming threat of tariffs on potential imports. With the government's focus on pushing ethanol-blended fuel and cane pricing in focus, the next few months will help determine if the sugar sector can regain its sweet spot. A few sugar stocks have been gaining traction on investors' radar from this space. EI ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Agriculture, Gujarat, has activated control rooms at the state, district, and taluka levels to to address farmers' grievances on fertiliser distribution. A dedicated state-level helpline number -- 079-23256080 has been announced, enabling farmers to directly report issues related to fertiliser availability, delivery delays, or any distribution-related grievances. This line will remain operational daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., ensuring quick ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India's labour-intensive agricultural sector, which New Delhi has pledged to protect. Why is India opposing the products the US is lobbying for? The United States is pressing India to open its markets to a wide range of American products, including dairy, poultry, corn, soybeans, rice, wheat, ethanol, fruits and nuts. While India is willi ...Read More >
"An FIR was registered against BJP leaders in Sirmaur, while cases were registered against 72 disaster-hit people -- whose lands and houses were washed away in Thunag -- under the garb of 'disrespect' to the national flag," Bindal said. Over 50 people were booked for wrongful restraint, unlawful assembly, and rioting after they greeted Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi with black flags and 'go back' slogans, and tried to stop his vehicle in the Seraj Assembly constituency in Himachal's Mandi di ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
A delegation of milk producers associated with Kamdhenu Hitkari Society called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and expressed their gratitude for enhancing freight subsidy from Rs. 1.50 per liter to Rs. 3 per liter for the registered milk societies. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that nearly 6000 families associated with the Kaamdhenu Hitkari Society will be benefitted from this enhancement. They said that Himachal is the first state in the country to provi ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A delegation of milk producers affiliated with the Kamdhenu Hitkari Society met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday. During this meeting, the delegation expressed their appreciation for the recent enhancement of the freight subsidy, which was increased from Rs. 1.50 per litre to Rs 3 per litre for registered milk societies. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that nearly 6,000 families associated with the K ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A delegation of milk producers affiliated with the Kamdhenu Hitkari Society met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday. During this meeting, the delegation expressed their appreciation for the recent enhancement of the freight subsidy, which was increased from Rs. 1.50 per litre to Rs 3 per litre for registered milk societies. Also Read | Yogi Adityanath Meets PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Del ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bengal govt is planning to export potato to other states following bumper production this year, state minister of food processing industries and horticulture Arup Roy said on Tuesday.Speaking at a business conclave organised by ASSOCHAM, Roy said: "We are in talks with the agriculture marketing department to send our excess potatoes to other states. In 2012, Bengal had a similar bumper potato production and we had provided potatoes to students in midday meals. We are thinking of the sam ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 13 (ANI): A 50-year-old man was shot dead in the Pipra Police Station area of Bihar Patna district, police said. According to the police, the victim, Surendra Kumar, a resident of Shivpura village, was working at his farm on Saturday when an unidentified assailant fired at him and fled the scene. On 12/7/25, Surendra Kumar, aged 50 years, resident of village Shivpura under PS Pipra, was shot at when he was working at his farm. When he was watering his crops, an unid ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 13 (ANI): A 50-year-old man was shot dead in the Pipra Police Station area of Bihar's Patna district, police said. According to the police, the victim, Surendra Kumar, a resident of Shivpura village, was working at his farm on Saturday when an unidentified assailant fired at him and fled the scene. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh: Muslim Man Held for Posing As Hindu to Marry Woman at Temple in Pratapgarh. "On 12/7/25, Surendra Kumar, aged 50 years, resident of village Sh ...Read More >
Vaishali (Bihar) [India], July 13 (ANI): The body of a woman was found in Pirapur of Goraul police station area of Vaishali district, said the police, adding that Station House Officers of Bhagwanpur Police Station and Goraul Police Station have been suspended after preliminary investigation found out that they refused to file a missing complaint of the woman mother. The police also said that the accused in the case had been identified, and the arrest would take place soon. The body of a woman ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday set the deadline of July 31 for farmers to get their crops insured under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme (PMCIS).A state govt spokesperson said that farmers can contact the crop insurance helpline number 14447 for compensation or claims, as well as assistance in registration and guidance regarding documents. Farmers are required to pay 2% of the insurance premium for Kharif crops, while the remaining amount is paid by the central and state govt. Agric ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said a massive disaster had struck three assembly constituencies in Mandi district due to a cloudburst, with Seraj constituency being the worst affected. He visited the impacted areas, met families at rehabilitation centres, and sought central help to deal with the crisis. Speaking to the mediapersons, CM Sukhu said, ... A massive disaster has struck the state in three assembly c ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Wednesday that his government has decided to provide 35% horizontal reservation to native women candidates of Bihar in all direct recruitments across government posts and cadres, including contractual and outsourced appointments. The Cabinet approved a 35 per cent horizontal reservation for women native to Bihar in state government services on Tuesday. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Kumar wrot ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 9 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to women's empowerment, announcing that 35% reservation will be provided exclusively for women who are permanent residents of Bihar in all direct recruitments across government posts and cadres, including contractual and outsourced appointments. The Cabinet had approved a 35 per cent reservation for original residents of Bihar in state government services on Tuesday. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "P ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to the State and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers. Bihar Chief Secretary S Siddharth said, 'Today, 43 agendas have been stamped in the Council of Ministers, in which the most important agenda is the formation of the Youth Commission. This commission is related to the youth of 18-45 years, which will have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a mul ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday called for a unified, collaborative approach to agricultural development and said that a national team should be formed under the principle of 'One Nation, One Agriculture' and 'One Agriculture, One Team.' Addressing the 11th Maize Summit organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, '...I wanted to request FICCI to ...Read More >
New Delhi: Economic think tank GTRI on Saturday cautioned that allowing genetically modified (GM) farm products from the US under the proposed trade pact would have implications for India, as it may affect the country's agri exports to regions like the European Union. India and the US are negotiating an interim trade pact, which is expected to be announced before July 9. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that allowing the import of GM products such as soybean meal and distillers ...Read More >
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