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From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchases- As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynasty
- Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...12 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as oil shock, weak rupee & West Asia war cloud outlookRBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, balancing inflation risks from rising crude ...05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...04 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal KhattarIndia is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear powe...31 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Amit Shah positive on hiking sugar MSP, raising ethanol quota: FadnavisHome Minister Amit Shah has shared promising news for the sugar industry that could reshape its future. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devend...28 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Kerala Cabinet full list: CM Satheesan to handle Finance, Ramesh Chennithala gets Home portfolioKerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the portfolio allocation for the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. S...20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full listBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has secured crucial ministries. He will oversee Home, General Administration, and Cabinet Secretariat...07 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...17 Apr, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
- Price Stabilisation Fund to be shifted to Consumer Affairs MinistryGovernment will shift Rs 500-crore Price Stabalisation Fund (PSF) to Consumer Affairs Ministry from Agriculture Ministry for effective cont...02 Feb, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
- Commerce Ministry to hold meeting with pulses importers tomorrowBased on the inputs from private trade, the government will decide on the amount of pulses to be imported by PSUs for the rest of the year ...02 Dec, 2015, 02.32 PM IST
- Centre asks Maharashtra govt to crack down on hoarding at LasalgaonCentre asked the Maharashtra government to take strict action against hoarders for improving supply at Lasalgaon wholesale market in Nashik.24 Aug, 2015, 07.05 PM IST
- EGoM likely to allow wheat, rice exports soonWith its godowns overflowing with foodgrains on the back of a bumper crop in 2010-11, the government may finally allow wheat and rice expor...22 May, 2011, 11.11 AM IST
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