A viral video allegedly showing a child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has prompted criticism fro ...More

A viral video allegedly showing a child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has prompted criticism from Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress leaders over the state's drug problem. Badal accused the AAP government of failing to protect vulnerable children, while Congress leader Bawa Henry also raised concerns. Authorities reportedly arranged hospital treatment for the child, whose age and the circumstances surrounding the footage remain unverified. ...Less

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, voices concerns over the governance of Punjab by A ...More

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, voices concerns over the governance of Punjab by AAP and Congress. He emphasizes the need for a reunion with other parties that align with their ideology. Badal also highlights issues surrounding the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota and calls for the dismissal of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. ...Less

Youth-led protests have prompted political parties to engage Gen Z through informal outreach methods, com ...More

Youth-led protests have prompted political parties to engage Gen Z through informal outreach methods, combining traditional and modern approaches. Parties like Samajwadi Party and Shiromani Akali Dal are launching youth campaigns focusing on issues relevant to students. BJP has adapted its strategies for first-time voters, featuring Prime Minister Modi in interactive events. Congress has organized concert-style interactions with students to foster communication on their concerns. ...Less

Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the drug issue is becoming central for opposition parties. T ...More

Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the drug issue is becoming central for opposition parties. The Shiromani Akali Dal is organizing a women-centric campaign aimed at addressing the drug problem. The BJP has launched statewide mobilization campaigns focused on drug-free Punjab with multiple roadshows. Congress is emphasizing the need for protection of whistleblowers involved in drug-related matters. The collective outreach comes as the AAP government continues its anti-drug campaign. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into two alarming incid ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into two alarming incidents, marking the August 13 attack in Nanded as a shocking assassination attempt involving party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Additionally, she has pushed for an investigation into another assassination attempt that occurred in December 2024, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about Sukhbir Singh Badal's health. Badal was injured in a knife at ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about Sukhbir Singh Badal's health. Badal was injured in a knife attack inside a gurdwara in Nanded. He was attacked with a kirpan by a Nihang member. Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, spoke with the Prime Minister. This incident occurred before upcoming Punjab assembly elections. ...Less

The National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minis ...More

The National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations involve an attempt to suppress a rape case for a bribe. The commission has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to investigate. An Action Taken Report is expected within two weeks from the authorities. Further action will proceed after the commission receives the submitted report. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal lauded Inspector Santosh Vaijnath Kendre for his bravery. The inspector acted as a h ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal lauded Inspector Santosh Vaijnath Kendre for his bravery. The inspector acted as a human shield during the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Singh Badal, who has Z+ security, was injured in the kirpan attack. The incident occurred inside a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded town. The Badal family expressed deep gratitude to the inspector and hospital staff. ...Less

Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday demanded that the new government at the Centre shou ...More

Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday demanded that the new government at the Centre should focus on addressing the grievances of the farmers and fulfil the promises made to them previously. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who was the Food Processing Industries Minister (2014-2020) in Prime Minister Modi's government said that no one should be allowed to label Punjabis as "atankwadi" (terrorist). ...Less

The Delhi Police detained SAD president Badal, former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and several oth ...More

The Delhi Police detained SAD president Badal, former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and several other party leaders. The protest march was carried out from Gurudwara Rakab Ganj to the Parliament House. ...Less

"The President of India, as advised by the prime minister, has accepted the resignation of Harsimrat Kaur ...More

"The President of India, as advised by the prime minister, has accepted the resignation of Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. ...Less

Under the scheme (2008-09) of mega food parks, the Ministry had sanctioned 42 projects throughout the cou ...More

Under the scheme (2008-09) of mega food parks, the Ministry had sanctioned 42 projects throughout the country. ...Less

While addressing a gathering, CM Parkash Singh Badal said that "maximum benefit of power" in the governme ...More

While addressing a gathering, CM Parkash Singh Badal said that "maximum benefit of power" in the government was provided to the Majithia family. ...Less

Farmers are protesting against the three agri reforms — Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion an ...More

Farmers are protesting against the three agri reforms — Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. ...Less

The SAD was one of the oldest constituents of the NDA with more than 20 years of association when it left ...More

The SAD was one of the oldest constituents of the NDA with more than 20 years of association when it left the alliance in 2020 over the three agriculture laws, which were later withdrawn by the Modi government. ...Less

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said that "maximum benefit of power" in the government was prov ...More

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said that "maximum benefit of power" in the government was provided to the Majithia family. ...Less

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal have strongly condemned the ...More

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal have strongly condemned the attack on a religious gathering in a Gurdwara in Kabul in which at least 11 people were killed. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that Patanjali must ensure that its products meet the desired standards. ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that Patanjali must ensure that its products meet the desired standards. ...Less

Harsimrat, who is daughter-in-law of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, was leading by a narrow margin o ...More

Harsimrat, who is daughter-in-law of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, was leading by a narrow margin of 42 votes, election office said. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Maggi episode did not leave "very positive taste in anybody's mouth" and in ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Maggi episode did not leave "very positive taste in anybody's mouth" and industry should not be "harassed" in the name of quality. ...Less

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during ...More

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the time of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior BJP leader L K Advani was "different" as they used to "treat the NDA constituents with respect and consult with them". ...Less

Ten projects worth rupees Rs 301.54 crore with total grant-in-aid of Rs 67.29 crore were sanctioned in a ...More

Ten projects worth rupees Rs 301.54 crore with total grant-in-aid of Rs 67.29 crore were sanctioned in a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) held under the chairperson ship of Food Processing Industries minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal in New Delhi. ...Less

Amarinder also said that during the campaign for Lok Sabha election, he had preached peace between India ...More

Amarinder also said that during the campaign for Lok Sabha election, he had preached peace between India and Pakistan in the overall interests of the two countries and Punjab also. ...Less

Her remarks came after an hour-long protest by Congress on Dalit killings in Punjab that led to a verbal ...More

Her remarks came after an hour-long protest by Congress on Dalit killings in Punjab that led to a verbal duel between Jyotiraditya Scindia and ministers Venkaiah Naidu. ...Less

The minister said the government will also create a cold-chain grid that will link farmers across the cou ...More

The minister said the government will also create a cold-chain grid that will link farmers across the country with consumers. ...Less

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an agency established under the Food Safety a ...More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an agency established under the Food Safety and Standards Act. ...Less

The BJP may be confident of forming the next government at the Centre but in Punjab it appears hard put t ...More

The BJP may be confident of forming the next government at the Centre but in Punjab it appears hard put to capitalise on the appeal of its prime ministerial candidate Modi. ...Less

Food processing minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said instead of giant food parks, it is better to focus on ...More

Food processing minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said instead of giant food parks, it is better to focus on small clusters covering 1-3 commodities locally grown. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that the Walmart can invest billions of dollars and set up multibrand retail st ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that the Walmart can invest billions of dollars and set up multibrand retail stores on its own, enriching farmers with foreign capital. ...Less

Deputy Chief Minister Badal said that with the establishment of a new airport and commencement of flights ...More

Deputy Chief Minister Badal said that with the establishment of a new airport and commencement of flights already in place, the industrial sector in the Malwa region would get a huge boost. ...Less

Apart from Swaraj, Qureshi also invited Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and state cabinet minister ...More

Apart from Swaraj, Qureshi also invited Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and state cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu to the ceremony. ...Less

40 of the 44 ministers in the Modi govt are crorepatis with the wealthiest being Arun Jaitley & about 30 ...More

40 of the 44 ministers in the Modi govt are crorepatis with the wealthiest being Arun Jaitley & about 30 % have criminal cases against them. ...Less

The government last year allowed 100% FDI in food retailing, but dropped plans to include some general me ...More

The government last year allowed 100% FDI in food retailing, but dropped plans to include some general merchandise, such as soaps and shampoos. ...Less

After the Punjab government announces tax sops for food processing sector, the state today received 55 in ...More

After the Punjab government announces tax sops for food processing sector, the state today received 55 investments proposals involving outlay of Rs 8,000 crore only for setting up food processing units. ...Less

Faced with criticism from industry over approval system for food products, the government is mulling a Rs ...More

Faced with criticism from industry over approval system for food products, the government is mulling a Rs 1,750-crore proposal to strengthen central food regulator FSSAI as well as state bodies. ...Less

Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said her ministry would soon approach the Cabinet for the a ...More

Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said her ministry would soon approach the Cabinet for the approval of 'Scheme for Agro-Marine Produce Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters (SAMPADA).' ...Less

The minister will meet French agriculture and food minister Stéphane Le Foll during her visit to the glob ...More

The minister will meet French agriculture and food minister Stéphane Le Foll during her visit to the global food festival, SIAL, in Paris from October 16 to 20. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal suggested that 'corporate farming' can be adopted with farmers continuing to hold ow ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal suggested that 'corporate farming' can be adopted with farmers continuing to hold ownership and cultivation rights of land. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said government at Centre had promised to give adequate compensation to Punjab ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said government at Centre had promised to give adequate compensation to Punjab farmers affected by deficient monsoon. ...Less

Venkaiah Naidu, Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Jitendra Singh reached the Raj Bhawan 15 minutes after the cerem ...More

Venkaiah Naidu, Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Jitendra Singh reached the Raj Bhawan 15 minutes after the ceremony had started. ...Less

Badal also said that with about 40% food wastage, there was huge potential in Food Processing and her min ...More

Badal also said that with about 40% food wastage, there was huge potential in Food Processing and her ministry has made it a mission to reduce 50% wastage in the next two years. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who first became Union Minister for Food Processing in 2014, said she kept on plead ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who first became Union Minister for Food Processing in 2014, said she kept on pleading with the government not to move ahead with these bills without taking farmers on board. ...Less

The agriculture ministers wanted the Sena to continue its backing for the Bills in the Rajya Sabha where ...More

The agriculture ministers wanted the Sena to continue its backing for the Bills in the Rajya Sabha where the ruling front and the opposition have a narrow gap between them, AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said his party urged its Maharashtra ally to join the larger opposition to the Bill. ...Less

Badal was received by Sri City SEZ, Managing Director, Ravindra Sannareddy and the Minister made a visit ...More

Badal was received by Sri City SEZ, Managing Director, Ravindra Sannareddy and the Minister made a visit to key food and beverage processing units. ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal today gave a clarion call to stop gender discrimination, saying that its elimination ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal today gave a clarion call to stop gender discrimination, saying that its elimination would go a long way in shaping a better nation. ...Less

Announcing the government's decision, union minister for food processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that t ...More

Announcing the government's decision, union minister for food processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that the Centre will refund the tax under a new scheme 'Seva Bhoj Yojana', PTI reported. ...Less

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated new seats to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to allow them ...More

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated new seats to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to allow them to sit separately after they joined the National Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The reshuffle has led to 39 MPs being assigned new seats, including TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, YSR Congress MP P.V. Midhun Reddy, and Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal. ...Less

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged that the Congress was responsible for the killing of thousand ...More

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged that the Congress was responsible for the killing of thousands of Sikhs during the 1984 riots following the assassination of the then PM Indira Gandhi. ...Less

Badal also reviewed Rs 78.08 crore Golden Temple Plaza project and issued directions to the authorities c ...More

Badal also reviewed Rs 78.08 crore Golden Temple Plaza project and issued directions to the authorities concerned to conclude the construction before given deadline. ...Less

The Union Food Processing minister accused Chawdhury of using "bad words" against her and expressed surpr ...More

The Union Food Processing minister accused Chawdhury of using "bad words" against her and expressed surprise at the behaviour of Congress members after the House had adjourned. ...Less

The sector attracted FDI worth $ 727.22 million in 2016-17, said Food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur ...More

The sector attracted FDI worth $ 727.22 million in 2016-17, said Food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal . ...Less

Both Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and the Sukhbir Badal-Harsimrat Kaur Badal duo of the ...More

Both Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and the Sukhbir Badal-Harsimrat Kaur Badal duo of the SAD promised to stand with the farmers during the upcoming farmer protests against the bills. On Friday, voices also emerged from within the SAD to withdraw from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and contest the next assembly elections alone. ...Less

Badal also said the FDI inflow in food processing sector is expected to cross $1 billion in the next two ...More

Badal also said the FDI inflow in food processing sector is expected to cross $1 billion in the next two years, helped by reforms in FDI space. ...Less

The Minister said the farmers in Punjab had suffered for 60 years due to the disastrous agriculture polic ...More

The Minister said the farmers in Punjab had suffered for 60 years due to the disastrous agriculture policies of Congress governments. ...Less

Expressing her anguish over the pain of farmers, Badal, leader of the ruling BJP's erstwhile ally, said, ...More

Expressing her anguish over the pain of farmers, Badal, leader of the ruling BJP's erstwhile ally, said, "It is strange that farmers are spending nights in open during the chilling winters and even then their demands are falling on deaf ears." ...Less

This time, the Budget will be a paperless document and it would be available to parliamentarians and the ...More

This time, the Budget will be a paperless document and it would be available to parliamentarians and the public online. ...Less

The aim is to identify and tackle as many issues as possible before the World Food 2017 that the ministry ...More

The aim is to identify and tackle as many issues as possible before the World Food 2017 that the ministry is scheduled to organise in March, said officials. ...Less

The food processing sector has attracted $463 million worth of FDI during April-February of the last fisc ...More

The food processing sector has attracted $463 million worth of FDI during April-February of the last fiscal, she added. ...Less

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India had laid down quality standards for only 370 products. ...More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India had laid down quality standards for only 370 products. ...Less

Walmart and other global firms can invest a couple of billion dollars and set up multi-brand food stores ...More

Walmart and other global firms can invest a couple of billion dollars and set up multi-brand food stores on their own, says Food Processing Minister. ...Less

"As the food processing minister I have to answer a lot of questions when I travel abroad and to ask them ...More

"As the food processing minister I have to answer a lot of questions when I travel abroad and to ask them to invest in India." ...Less

Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal said that the state govt would not compromise on anything regarding ...More

Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal said that the state govt would not compromise on anything regarding the beautification of the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal gave a clarion call for establishment of more food processing units to reduce an "as ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal gave a clarion call for establishment of more food processing units to reduce an "astronomical" Rs 45K cr food wastage in country ...Less

The park would generate a turnover of Rs 14,000 crore and provide employment to 50,000 youth as well as b ...More

The park would generate a turnover of Rs 14,000 crore and provide employment to 50,000 youth as well as benefit about one lakh farmers, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said. ...Less

The policy would also suggest steps to be taken by the states/Union Territories to achieve these goals, s ...More

The policy would also suggest steps to be taken by the states/Union Territories to achieve these goals, she said in the Rajya Sabha. ...Less

The government recently permitted 100% FDI under government approval for trading, including through e-com ...More

The government recently permitted 100% FDI under government approval for trading, including through e-commerce, in respect of food products manufactured or produced in India. ...Less

Chaudhary's remarks come a day after Punjab chief secretary Sarvesh Kaushal announced the setting up of A ...More

Chaudhary's remarks come a day after Punjab chief secretary Sarvesh Kaushal announced the setting up of AIIMS at Bathinda instead of Kapurthala. ...Less

In a tweet, the Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “I have tested +ve for COVID19 t ...More

In a tweet, the Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “I have tested +ve for COVID19 today morning.” Badal, a former Union minister, said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. ...Less

In another tweet, she welcomed the government's decision to increase farmers income by giving 1.5 times c ...More

In another tweet, she welcomed the government's decision to increase farmers income by giving 1.5 times cost incurred to farmers as MSP. ...Less

The proposal will provide impetus to the sector, benefit farmers and create vast employment opportunities ...More

The proposal will provide impetus to the sector, benefit farmers and create vast employment opportunities, food processing industries minister said. ...Less

Badal today condemned the explosion at a gurudwara in Germany's western city of Essen and said she would ...More

Badal today condemned the explosion at a gurudwara in Germany's western city of Essen and said she would raise the issue of their security with PM Modi. ...Less

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Na ...More

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district. ...Less

Irani, who had unsuccessfully contested against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, has been ...More

Irani, who had unsuccessfully contested against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, has been sworn-in as Union Cabinet Minister as is Najma. ...Less

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said Congress should field Rahul Gandhi from Bathinda Lok ...More

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said Congress should field Rahul Gandhi from Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency in the state to "test the waters". ...Less

"Idea is to how India has done it so we can replicate there and then see some possibility from private pr ...More

"Idea is to how India has done it so we can replicate there and then see some possibility from private private partnership," he added. ...Less

PepsiCo has been ramping up its investments in India. Last year, it announced plans to invest Rs 33,000 c ...More

PepsiCo has been ramping up its investments in India. Last year, it announced plans to invest Rs 33,000 crore in the country by 2020. ...Less

The ministry added that post World Food Fair held in 2017, foreign direct investment in the sector was fl ...More

The ministry added that post World Food Fair held in 2017, foreign direct investment in the sector was flowing in at a fast pace. ...Less

Harsimrat, the wife of SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, said the Delhi chief minister may have "lost" h ...More

Harsimrat, the wife of SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, said the Delhi chief minister may have "lost" his mental balance following AAP's poor show in Punjab. ...Less

Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal stressed on the need to further strengthen the linkage of t ...More

Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal stressed on the need to further strengthen the linkage of the farms with the market and industry. ...Less

The government is taking a number of initiatives which would help double the growth rate of the sector in ...More

The government is taking a number of initiatives which would help double the growth rate of the sector in coming few years, the Food Processing Minister said. ...Less

Punjab has sought the Centre's intervention in stepping up urea supply while highlighting that its shorta ...More

Punjab has sought the Centre's intervention in stepping up urea supply while highlighting that its shortage was hampering wheat sowing in the state. ...Less

The minister said AAP had made up an image of simplicity and austerity but it's the same party whose ever ...More

The minister said AAP had made up an image of simplicity and austerity but it's the same party whose every leader is allegedly embroiled in a controversies. ...Less

"Once five years of this government are up, the food processing levels which are at 10 per cent should at ...More

"Once five years of this government are up, the food processing levels which are at 10 per cent should at least have reached 20 per cent," Badal said. ...Less

The government today allowed 100 per cent FDI in trading of food products, including through e-commerce, ...More

The government today allowed 100 per cent FDI in trading of food products, including through e-commerce, to boost food processing sector in the country. ...Less

In a tweet, Badal said, "Shiromani Akali Dal supports a peasant's son, crusader for farmers' rights and t ...More

In a tweet, Badal said, "Shiromani Akali Dal supports a peasant's son, crusader for farmers' rights and the man who secured OBC status for the farming community (Jats) in his state, Sh Jagdeep Dhankhar for the Vice Presidency." ...Less

Harsimrat Kaur Badal also appreciated 'Gujarat model' of agriculture and said her ministry may adopt some ...More

Harsimrat Kaur Badal also appreciated 'Gujarat model' of agriculture and said her ministry may adopt some of the initiatives. ...Less

All the 42 mega food parks sanctioned by the government will be fully operational in the next three years ...More

All the 42 mega food parks sanctioned by the government will be fully operational in the next three years, Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said today. ...Less

"The rate at which India's population is growing - 1.5% per year, demand for food is likely to go up 3 ti ...More

"The rate at which India's population is growing - 1.5% per year, demand for food is likely to go up 3 times in few years," said Harsimrat Kaur Badal. ...Less

The minister has also forwarded Coca-Cola India's demand not to include fizzy drinks in the 'sin' categor ...More

The minister has also forwarded Coca-Cola India's demand not to include fizzy drinks in the 'sin' category under the GST to be rolled out from July 1. ...Less

“I don’t think there are any figures to show that it is a reality (fall in figures of frozen beef meat ex ...More

“I don’t think there are any figures to show that it is a reality (fall in figures of frozen beef meat export),” the minister claimed. ...Less

The mega event is the first attempt in the country to bring together global and national leaders and put ...More

The mega event is the first attempt in the country to bring together global and national leaders and put their attention on food and food processing. ...Less

Badal, the advocate and architect of India’s food-only retailing policy, is pushing the largest investmen ...More

Badal, the advocate and architect of India’s food-only retailing policy, is pushing the largest investment in the sector, which other global giants have spurned. ...Less

She expects a decision on allowing foreign food retailers to sell personal-care products well before the ...More

She expects a decision on allowing foreign food retailers to sell personal-care products well before the gathering of global firms at the World Food Fair in November. ...Less

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a Maharashtra gurdwara. A man in Nihang attire carr ...More

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a Maharashtra gurdwara. A man in Nihang attire carried out the assault while Badal visited the shrine. Security guards intervened, and the assailant was taken into custody by police. Badal sustained a minor arm injury and received stitches at a local hospital. This incident marks the second attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal chief. ...Less

After the finalisation of the details on the subject, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion ( ...More

After the finalisation of the details on the subject, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) will prepare a Cabinet note for approval, an official said. ...Less

Rahul Gandhi said letter written by Harsimrat Kaur, giving reasons for cancelling food park project in Am ...More

Rahul Gandhi said letter written by Harsimrat Kaur, giving reasons for cancelling food park project in Amethi "has confirmed" his suspicion that "politics of revenge " was behind the action. ...Less

The Union Ministry of Education, in response to a question in the Lok Sabha, rejected the characterizatio ...More

The Union Ministry of Education, in response to a question in the Lok Sabha, rejected the characterization of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution as a "separatist document" in NCERT's Political Science textbooks. Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi clarified that the NCERT textbook for Class 12, titled 'Politics of India Since Independence,' does not interpret the Anandpur Sahib Resolution as separatist and has not labeled it as a demand for a separate Sikh state. ...Less

The Minister said the move will ensure greater flow of credit to entrepreneurs for setting up of food pro ...More

The Minister said the move will ensure greater flow of credit to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing units and attract investment in the sector. ...Less

“The park will leverage an additional investment of about Rs 250 crore in about 30 food processing units ...More

“The park will leverage an additional investment of about Rs 250 crore in about 30 food processing units in the park and would eventually lead to a turnover of about Rs 450-500 Crores annually,” Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said in the statement. ...Less