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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan spearheaded a comprehensive review of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', aiming to tackle farmers' issues and boost agricultural output. The initiative, featuring extensive village outreach, seeks to enhance production, reduce costs, and improve reserves, aligning with PM Modi's 'Lab to Land' vision. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently led a pivotal meeting to conduct a comprehensive review of the 'Viksit Krish ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felic ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy rainfall in several regions, starting 10 June, and heatwaves over Rajasthan and other parts of northwest India starting on Sunday. According to the IMD, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are expected to receive significant rainfall from 10 June, while Kerala and Karnataka are likely to witness heavy showers starting 13 June. In the northeast, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): In May 2025, the cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 6 per cent each year-on-year, according to a Crisil report. The decline was due to a sharp drop in the prices of key vegetables, led by the high-base effect. According to Crisil analysis, tomato prices fell 29 per cent to Rs 23 per kg from Rs 33 per kg in May 2025 as concerns over yield had lifted prices last year. Prices of onion and potato declined 15 per cent and 16 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): In May 2025, the cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 6 per cent each year-on-year, according to a Crisil report. The decline was due to a sharp drop in the prices of key vegetables, led by the high-base effect. According to Crisil analysis, tomato prices fell 29 per cent to Rs 23 per kg from Rs 33 per kg in May 2025 as concerns over yield had lifted prices last year. Also Read | Shilpa Shetty Turns 50: Shamita Shetty, Suniel She ...Read More >
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suggests empowering rural youth to drive change in India's underutilized agricultural sector during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University. He advocates for direct subsidies to farmers, emphasizing the need for bridging the gap between production and market access and the use of AI for rural transformation. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for empowering rural youth to catalyze significant transformation in India's largely untapped agricultural sector. Du ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation has started conducting a structural health test of the 425-metre New Town flyover over Biswa Bangla Sarani. Traffic cops said the flyover will undergo various tests every weekend for 20 days, after which the authorities will decide on taking corrective action if necessary.Currently, work has started on the Sector V-bound flank of the flyover. Barricades have been put up and motorists have been asked to move slowly. "The flyover flanks w ...Read More >
Mysuru: A team of experts, including United States Educational Relations vice-president and management professor Dr Scott Harriet and Maharshi International University psychology professor Dr Bernard Marcus, visited JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra at Suttur. They also participated in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan drive held at Devanur village in Nanjangud taluk on Saturday.The experts interacted with JSS KVK centre chief BR Jnanesh and gathered information about the Centre's efforts in promoting ag ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit uplifting the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers involved in commercial crop cultivation in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, organised a national seminar on the theme "Supplementing Farmer Income through Sustainable Farming Practices" at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The seminar outlined a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Vegetable prices at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market in Chennai recorded moderate fluctuations on June 7 (Saturday), with several items registering notable increases. According to traders, the price of carrots and bitter gourd rose by Rs 20. Carrots, which were priced at Rs 30 per kg on June 1, are now selling at Rs 50. Bitter gourd, earlier sold at Rs 25, is currently priced at Rs 40. Brinjal also recorded a sharp rise of Rs 15 per kg, increasing from Rs 25 to Rs 40. Additionally, the ...Read More >
Ranchi: Jharkhand would soon be able to produce surplus milk and sell it outside the state, chief minister Hemant Soren said while inaugurating the the state's first milk powder generation plant on the Medha Diary premises at Hotwar here.Inaugurating the plant jointly with Hemant, state agriculture, dairy and animal husbandry department minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey also said the new plant would mean a new chapter in Jharkhand's 'White Revolution' making its dependence on Assam and Chhattisgarh fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Restricting daily calorie intake could increase the risk of depressive symptoms in people, according to a research published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The research specifically identifies that men and overweight individuals might encounter more significant mental health difficulties when following diet restrictions.Healthcare professionals explain that low-calorie diets are systematic eating regimens aimed at reducing daily calorie consumption mainly to manage body weight. ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 6 (PTI) The Centre and Uttarakhand government are committed to making the state a national hub of horticulture, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday. Interacting with farmers at a Kisan Chaupal in Pavwala Sauda village under Doiwala block of Dehradun, the agriculture minister said, "The quality of fruits, grains and vegetables grown in Uttarakhand is unique and they have full potential to make a mark at the global level." "The Centre and the state govern ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 6 (PTI) The Centre and the Uttarakhand government are committed to making the state a national hub of horticulture, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday. Interacting with farmers at a Kisan Chaupal in Pavwala Sauda village under Doiwala block of Dehradun, the agriculture minister said, "The quality of fruits, grains and vegetables grown in Uttarakhand is unique and they have full potential to make a mark at the global level." "The Centre and the state go ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday attended a 'Kisan Chaupal' event at Pav Wala Soda village in the Raipur block of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The programme was held as part of the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution' campaign aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector in the state. During the event, Chouhan interacted with local farmers and praised the success stories shared by them, especially in the areas of organic farming and coarse g ...Read More >
SHILLONG, June 4: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced its decision to participate in the all-party committee on railways, with working president Titosstarwell Chyne and MLA Lahkmen Rymbui nominated to represent it. Chyne stated that the party will consult with its MLAs and leaders before presenting its stance in the committee. However, he clarified that the UDP's position remains firm: the party opposes the introduction of railway projects in the region unless the government establi ...Read More >
India - Agri Minister assures hailstorm-hit Shopian farmers of multi-channel compensation In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government is making all possible efforts to i ...Read More >
Hisar, Jun 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday announced the establishment of natural and organic mandis in Gurugram and Hisar to promote natural farming on a large scale in the state. The Gurugram mandi will cater to produce such as wheat, paddy and pulses, while the Hisar mandi will focus on fruits and vegetables grown through natural and organic methods. Also Read | Delhi: High-Level US Team Arrives for Talks on Bilateral Trade Pact With India. In addition, a committe ...Read More >
Hisar, Jun 5 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Thursday announced the establishment of natural and organic mandis in Gurugram and Hisar to promote natural farming on a large scale in the state. The Gurugram mandi will cater to produce such as wheat, paddy and pulses, while the Hisar mandi will focus on fruits and vegetables grown through natural and organic methods. In addition, a committee will be formed under the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran to determine fair pricing for pro ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha has accused the chief financial officer of a competing company of orchestrating a smear campaign against his quick commerce platform. In a LinkedIn post on late Sunday, Palicha, not taking names, alleged that the CFO of one of Zepto's competitor firms has been reaching out to Zepto's investors with unsubstantiated claims, distributing false financial data to journalists, and employing bots to spread negative narratives about Zepto o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 4 (VOICE) The total farm area sown in the country under various rabi crops in the ongoing season so far has crossed 661.03 lakh hectares up from 651.42 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare on Tuesday. The area sown under wheat has shot up to 324.38 lakh hectares (ha) from 318.33 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year which is expected to result in higher produc ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 18 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress workers, led by state party president Jitu Patwari, staged a protest over farmers' issues in Indore district on Wednesday. The Congress chief accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being the enemy of the nation's farmers, stating that if there was any anti-farmer ideology, it belonged to the BJP. Farmers had gathered at Devi Ahilya Bai Sabji Mandi on Wednesday morning to protest, and Congress chief Patwari joined ...Read More >
Indore, Dec 18 (VOICE) Upset over the low price of garlic, farmers staged a massive protest in Indore on Wednesday. They demanded an immediate ban on the import of garlic from China, which they claim is undermining local markets.Garlic-growing farmers claimed that the import of Chinese garlic has made an impact on its price and they were forced to sell their produce at unreasonably low prices. Agitating farmers said traders have filled the mandis with Chinese garlic. "A large quantity of garlic ...Read More >
The Tripura government has planned to bring around 7,000 hectares of wasteland under oil palm cultivation by the 2026-27 financial year (FY'27), an official said on Friday. Initially, the Centre had identified 7,000 hectares for oil palm cultivation in the state but the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research reassessment committee classified 146,000 hectares as a potential area for such farming in 2020 through digital mapping. "Under the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), t ...Read More >
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2024/html/ecb.is241212~ce143b3bc8.en.html Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference. The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the ...Read More >
Former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R has secured $8 million in seed funding for his quick commerce startup, FirstClub. Backed by Accel and RTP Global, the platform will offer premium local and global fresh products on a subscription model, launching in Bengaluru by mid-2025. FirstClub aims to cater to a discerning customer base seeking high-quality products and convenient delivery.Quick commerce startup, FirstClub, founded by former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip Ayyappan R, has raised $ ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Easing of food prices, especially vegetables, the retail inflation eased to 5.48 percent in the month of November 2024 from 6.21 percent in the previous month, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the government on Thursday. During the month of November 2024, a significant decline in inflation is observed in the Vegetables, Pulses & Products, Sugar & Confectionary, Fruits, Eggs, Milk and Products, Spices, Transport & Communication, and Personal Care & Effec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India's retail price inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 5.48 per cent in November as the increase in prices of food items eased during the month bringing relief to household budgets, said the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The slowing inflation marks a reversal of the increasing trend in the previous two months when the inflation rate touched 6.21 per cent in October. "During the month of November, a significant decline in inflation is o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - India's retail inflation eased in November as soaring vegetable prices moderated, boosting expectations of an interest rate cut by the central bank at its next policy review amid concerns around slowing growth. Retail inflation (INCPIY=ECI), opens new tab eased in November to 5.48%, lower than 6.21% in the previous month and below a 5.53% forecast by economists in a Reuters poll. Food inflation slowed down to 9.04% from 10.87% a month earlier. Food accounts for ne ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's retail inflation eased in November as soaring vegetable prices moderated, boosting expectations of an interest rate cut by the central bank at its next policy review amid concerns around slowing growth. Retail inflation eased in November to 5.48%, lower than 6.21% in the previous month and below a 5.53% forecast by economists in a Reuters poll. Food inflation slowed down to 9.04% from 10.87% a month earlier. Food accounts for nearly half of the consumption basket. ...Read More >
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