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Vijayawada: A major awareness campaign on the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms will be held in Andhra Pradesh on September 30 and October 1, with a special focus on farmers and allied sectors. District, mandal and RSK-level seminars, tractor rallies, and farm machinery exhibitions are being organised to explain the extensive tax relief measures. Director of agriculture Dilli Rao said on Sunday that under the new GST policy, effective from September 22, the tax rate on fertilisers, pesticides, micron ...Read More >
India's agriculture sector has achieved a remarkable 3.7% growth in the first quarter of 2025-26, the highest globally, according to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This rebound from last year's 1.5% growth underscores the success of farmer-friendly policies. Chouhan emphasized collaborative efforts under the 'One Nation, One Agriculture and One Team' initiative and warned against spurious inputs. India's agriculture sector recorded a growth rate of 3.7 per cent during the first qua ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu announced incentives to those farmers who minimise usage of urea. He announced Rs 800 incentive per bag of urea. He directed the officials to distribute the subsidy getting Under PM Pranam scheme to farmers directly to encourage reducing usage of urea. Stating that there is no dearth of urea supply and officials should have planned early for supply of urea in advance. Addressing the Collectors conference at Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister said ...Read More >
By Pooja Menon and Sumit Saha (Reuters) -Corteva shares fell about 4% on Monday after a report the U.S. agrichemicals company was looking to separate its seed and crop protection chemical businesses stoked concerns about potential operational disruption and value dilution. The combined business model has historically delivered strong synergies, including co-developed seed traits and crop protection products, as well as bundled solutions for farmers. Corteva's potential split of its seed and c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) India's agriculture sector recorded a growth rate of 3.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2025-26, the highest globally, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday, asserting that the government will continue prioritising farmers' welfare. The sector's performance marks a significant rebound from the 1.5 per cent growth registered in the corresponding period last year. Speaking at the inaugural session of a two-day national conference focused on plann ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today announced incentives to those farmers who minimise urea usage. The Chief Minister announced a Rs 800 incentive per bag of urea and directed the officials to distribute the subsidy under the PM Pranam scheme to farmers directly to encourage reducing urea usage. He stated that there is no dearth of urea supply and officials should have planned early for the supply of urea in advance. Addressing the Collectors confer ...Read More >
Bhopal, August 25: Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the government did not allow the import of farm goods from the US, as it considers the interest and welfare of India's farmers as paramount. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) here, Chouhan said that "the new Bharat is full of confidence and does not fear anyone when it comes to safeguarding the interests of its own peop ...Read More >
Bhopal, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the government did not allow the import of farm goods from the US, as it considers the interest and welfare of India's farmers as paramount. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) here, Chouhan said that "the new Bharat is full of confidence and does not fear anyone when it comes to safeguarding the interests o ...Read More >
Patna: Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday warned that strict action would be taken against those found selling fertilisers on the black market in Bihar. "They will be sent to jail," he said.Speaking at an event in Patna held to mark the payment of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana by pm Narendra Modi, Chouhan SAID fertilisers must reach farmers without fail. "If someone is found selling fertilisers on the black market, he shoul ...Read More >
Shivamogga: Even as chief minister Siddaramaiah called the act of mixing toxic substances in the govt primary school's water tank last week an act of terror, the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has initiated a suo motu complaint regarding the pesticide contamination at the Hoovinakone school.The panel has requested a report from Shivamogga's deputy director of the public education department.The KSCPCR has sought a report. KSCPCR member Shashidhar Kosambe state ...Read More >
The Saundatti Police have arrested three persons on charges of poisoning the drinking water at a government school in Hoolikati village in Belagavi district. In the incident which occurred about 15 days ago, 11 students were hospitalised after drinking water at the school. Belagavi district Superintendent of Police Bhimashankar Guled told presspersons in Belagavi on Saturday that the accused had conspired to put the blame on the headmaster of the school and get him transferred from the village. ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The central govt recently increased the minimum support price (MSP) for kapas (raw cotton), raising rates across all categories -- medium staple from rs 7,460 to rs 7,560 per quintal, medium long staple from rs 7,710 to rs 7,860, long staple from rs 8,010 to rs 8,110, and extra long staple from Rs 8,310 to Rs 9,310. While aimed at supporting farmers, the hike has sparked concern among Gujarat's textile industry, which fears that higher raw material costs will erode India's competitive ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) India's naturally coloured cotton, which thrived commercially in the 1940s, is struggling to stage a comeback despite rising global demand for sustainable textiles and decades of government's efforts in research. The specialty crop is currently grown on just 200 acres across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, fetching Rs 240 per kg, 50 per cent more than regular cotton at Rs 160 per kg. However, farmers are hesitant to expand cultivation due to signif ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) India's naturally coloured cotton, which thrived commercially in the 1940s, is struggling to stage a comeback despite rising global demand for sustainable textiles and decades of government's efforts in research. The specialty crop is currently grown on just 200 acres across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, fetching ₹240 per kg, 50 per cent more than regular cotton at ₹160 per kg. However, farmers are hesitant to expand cultivation due to significan ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book c ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Meteorological Department has predicted a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent rain and thundershowers expected until July 26. A weather advisory has been issued for July 21-23, cautioning about gusty winds and brief intense showers in some areas. According to MeT officials, the region will experience scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall till July 20. "From July 21 to 23, J&K is expected to witness general ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in the state, holding it responsible for the severe water crisis affecting the state's farming community for the deliberate negligence in releasing of water through the canals of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, which he termed a lifeline for agriculture in the state. In a statement, Rama Rao said that the frustration was building up among the farming community with prevailing drought condit ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the AP Drone Mart Portal at the Secretariat here on Monday. The AP drone corporation has developed the portal to avail drone services to those in varied sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management etc. Drones are already being used for spraying pesticide in the fields. With the launch of the portal, the commoners could also use drones for survey, supervision of major works and to provide security and take up mapping. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said agriculture and livestock were mutually connected and asserted the importance of focusing on local breeds. "Prosperity cannot come without the prosperity of the farmer. Agriculture and livestock have been interconnected in India. The farmer who provides food will have livestock in his house, and the livestock owner will also be connected to farming. Considering their interrelationship, significant steps have been taken in this sector in UP ...Read More >
KENDRAPARA: Farmers of Rajkanika block are up in arms against the Agriculture department, accusing it of supplying them spurious paddy seeds in May. They alleged that despite sowing the seeds in time, the plants failed to flower by July, a stage normally reached within 20 to 25 days of germination. With their hopes dashed, many farmers are now warning of a looming food crisis due to the barren seeds. "I wasted my strength and money on my land because of the spurious seeds. I sowed the seeds su ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the horticulture research and demonstration blocks of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar. As part of his two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, the Union Minister on Friday reviewed on-ground innovations in horticulture and later held an extensive interaction with key stakeholders f ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
Nagpur: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday launched a sharp attack against the BJP-led Maharashtra govt, accusing it of deceiving farmers with unfulfilled promises and reduced compensation. He demanded the immediate implementation of a blanket loan waiver and said, "Farmers don't want any more committees. They want justice."Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on a proposal concerning agrarian issues, the Bramhapuri MLA said that the govt had slashed previously announce ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu ...Read More >
The Union Carbide factory waste in Bhopal is now ashes. All 337 tonnes of waste have been incinerated at a Pithampur disposal plant. This marks the end of a dark chapter from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the waste disposal. The incineration process was monitored. Residue will be safely buried.All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brou ...Read More >
Mumbai: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government in the Assembly , accusing it of betraying farmers after winning the elections. He demanded an immediate and unconditional farm loan waiver and criticized the formation of committees as an excuse to delay action. Speaking on the opposition's proposal concerning farmers' issues under Rule 293, Wadettiwar said, "Before elections, the ruling alliance promised full loan waivers and fa ...Read More >
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