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New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a move aimed at strengthening fertiliser availability amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has floated a global tender for the bulk import of granular and prilled urea, according to an official notice issued on April 4, 2026. The tender comes as part of coordinated efforts under the Department of Fertilizers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of key agricultural inputs, even as global supply chains face pressure du ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said it has adequate seed stock available for the upcoming Kharif season amid the West Asia crisis that has hampered global supply chains. Additional Secretary, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi, said during the inter-ministerial briefing that the country has a self-reliant seed system backed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the public sector, in addition to the private sector. Moreover ...Read More >
Lucknow: Farmers will continue to receive the benefits of Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Rabi season 2026-27. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, while interacting with journalists at Lok Bhawan on Tuesday, said that procurement of gram, lentil and mustard will be carried out from April 7 to June 30. During this period, goal is to directly benefit farmers through a transparent digital system, DBT payments and an extensive procurement network. Surya Pratap Shahi said that under the leadersh ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a welfare- and development-focused roadmap under the banner of "Vikasita Keralam", with promises ranging from direct cash support to infrastructure expansion and institutional reforms. At the heart of the manifesto is a targeted social welfare push aimed at economically vulnerable households. The NDA has promised a Bhakshya Arogya Suraksha Card ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a welfare- and development-focused roadmap under the banner of "Vikasita Keralam", with promises ranging from direct cash support to infrastructure expansion and institutional reforms. At the heart of the manifesto is a targeted social welfare push aimed at economically vulnerable households. The NDA has promised a Bhakshya Arogya Suraksha Card ...Read More >
Raipur: The Economic Survey for 2025-2026 was presented to the state assembly by Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary on Monday. It forecasted a strong 11.57 per cent GSDP growth and an economy expanding to Rs 6.31 lakh crore, outperforming the national average and providing a positive outlook for the main budget, which will be presented on February 24. The survey, which was presented on the first day of the budget session, paints a positive image of the state's financial situation. All o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 4.7 per cent in November this year, compared to 5.2 per cent in the previous month, and the lowest level of unemployment since April 2025, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above, which reflects the level of employment in the economy, rose to a seven-month high of ...Read More >
Kohima, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six countries -- Austria, France, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland and the United Kingdom -- which are the partner countries for this year's 10-day Hornbill Festival, have expressed keen interest in collaborating with Nagaland across a range of sectors, officials said on Monday. The 26th edition of the iconic 'Hornbill Festival' (December 1-10), began on Monday at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital Kohima. An official of Nagal ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar : "Odisha is moving from promise to performance, from potential to prosperity," declared Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, while presiding over the Groundbreaking Ceremony of 27 Industrial Projects organized by the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar today. The landmark event marked a historic moment in Odisha's industrial journey, reaffirming the state's position as one of India's fastest-growing investment destinations. Together, the 27 projects represent investments ...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 >
BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday laid the foundation stones for 27 industrial projects spread across 12 districts. The projects entail an investment of Rs 25,400 crore spanning key sectors such as renewable energy, rare earth minerals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and downstream industries with a potential to create 52,000 direct and indirect employment. Addressing the event organised by the Industries department at OUAT campus here, Majhi said, "Odisha is now m ...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 >
New Delhi: State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Tuesday reported a 23 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,593 crore during the first quarter, aided by a decline in bad loans and improvement in interest income. The Pune-based lender had posted a net profit of Rs 1,293 crore in the April-June period of the previous year. Total income in the quarter under review rose to Rs 7,879 crore from Rs 6,769 crore in the same period a year ago, BoM said in a regulatory filing. Interest earned by t ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu on Monday urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to reduce the GST on mango pulp from 12% to 5%, while seeking enhanced central support for the State's agriculture sector. Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi, Atchannaidu alleged that farmers suffered under the YSRCP regime due to poor policy decisions and a failure to utilise Central schemes. "The sector was paralysed under Jagan Mohan Reddy's rule," he said, accusing the previo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Highlighting the potential benefits of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, said the collaboration would provide critical climate insights for the agriculture sector. He noted that farmers and agri-based industries can use historical weather data to assess whether areas are drought-prone, flood-pro ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled an ambitious vision to position Andhra Pradesh as a global leader in tourism. Addressing a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders at the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Conclave here Vijayawada on Friday, Naidu termed tourism as the engine of future growth. He cited its central role in economic transformation, employment generation and cultural integration. The special guest at the event was Yogrishi Baba Ramdev. Naidu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has underlined the far-reaching impact of the government's pro-farmer initiatives over the past 11 years, marking a significant phase of dignity and prosperity for the agricultural community. He highlighted key initiatives such as the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Kisan Fasal Bima, describing them as important steps taken by the government for the welfare of farmers. The Prime Minister also noted that due to the continuous increase in ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leading industry chambers on Friday lauded the RBI's rate cut decision, describing the continuation in the accommodative policy stance as a catalyst for boosting capex and demand across different sectors of the economy. Assocham expressed delight at the 50-basis-point reduction in the policy interest rates. "The MPC's repo rate cut of 50 basis points and cash reserve ratio cut of 100 bps is expected to reduce lending rates, spur growth in the economy and enco ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Reserve Bank on Friday retained GDP growth projections for the current fiscal at 6.5 per cent, saying the Indian economy presents a picture of strength, stability and opportunity in the backdrop of global uncertainty. The FY26 growth projections are compared with the 6.5 per cent economic growth recorded in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected economic growth at 6.5 per cent for the June quarter and 6.7 per cent for the September quarter. F ...Read More >
India anticipates an above-normal monsoon in 2025. The IMD confirmed an early monsoon arrival, crucial for agriculture and economic growth, with significant benefits for sectors like agrochemicals, auto, and FMCG. India is expected to witness an 'above-normal' monsoon in 2025, which could provide significant relief to the economy and policymakers. A healthy and well-distributed monsoon can help ease inflationary pressures and boost rural consumption. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) d ...Read More >
Ulan Bator: Mongolia's economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025, driven by robust mining production and domestic demand, according to the World Bank's latest semi-annual Mongolia Economic Update on Friday. Economic growth in Mongolia remained steady at 5.7 per cent year-on-year during the first half of 2024, with high-frequency data indicating continued momentum into the third quarter, Xinhua news agency reported. The World Bank attributed this solid perfor ...Read More >
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