Govt raises onion procurement price by 13% as buffer stock buying strugglesGovernment hikes onion procurement price by 13% to Rs 2,125/quintal, effective July 4, 2026, to boost buffer stock purchases amid a slow st...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
NABARD plans credit boost for agriculture through revised unit cost frameworkThe revisions reflect current market prices and technological advancements, promoting realistic project financing and encouraging sustainab...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Punjab BJP seeks Rs 51,000 payout for women over AAP scheme delayPunjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has demanded the state government immediately transfer Rs 51,000 to every woman, citing a delay in ful...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
SDF says it never entered into any electoral or political alliance with BJP in SikkimThe Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has vehemently denied any electoral or political alliance with the BJP, refuting claims of "selling" MLAs...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
World food prices ease for second month in June, UN's FAO saysIn June, global food prices experienced a slight reduction, as reported by the FAO of the UN. The decline was mainly fueled by decreasing p...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27The government is accelerating its disinvestment and asset monetisation drive, achieving 31% of its full-year target in just the first quar...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Karnataka govt seeks caste, income details in Gruha Jyoti drive; sparks BJP protestKarnataka officials are conducting a large-scale verification of free power scheme beneficiaries to ensure eligibility, as the state grappl...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari unveils tribal welfare road mapWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pledged a robust development plan for Junglemahal's tribal community, inviting their involvement in 'Vikshi...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document showsGermany is pushing for a massive €400 billion cut to the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, deeming it "unaff...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika
29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
J&K outsourcing recruitment row: NC rebuts PDP's 'backdoor jobs' chargeJammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference and opposition PDP are locked in a bitter dispute over recruitment via outsourcing. The PDP ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net wideningAhead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Prof...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST