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Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
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Hundreds of residents are getting surprise $500 deposits — here's how the program worksEvanston, Illinois has approved a new guaranteed income expansion program delivering automatic $500 monthly payments to 102 low income hous...
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After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Energy shock strains India’s growth, fiscal outlook: S&P reportIndia faces economic challenges from Middle East conflict. Energy prices and supply constraints strain finances. Rising bond yields, inflat...
06 May, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
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How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Centre saves ₹55,000 crore as FY26 spending undershoots estimatesGovernment spending in the last fiscal year was less than planned. This saving of about ₹55,000 crore will help manage tax collection short...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Budget likely to increase food subsidy allocation by 4%-6%: SourcesFor the 2021/22 fiscal year, India's total outlay toward the food subsidy is expected to cross Rs 2.1 lakh crore ($28.7 billion), but the b...
01 Feb, 2021, 04.20 AM IST
20% hike in food subsidy in election year budget?The finance ministry is believed to be studying the larger impact of a higher subsidy allocation on the fiscal math.
22 Jan, 2019, 03.00 PM IST
FCI struggles to provide subsidised food; government weighs Rs 40,000 crore funding planThe government is considering a plan to raise Rs 40,000 crore from the issue of bonds to LIC to fund cashstrapped Food Corporation of India.
05 Aug, 2015, 04.41 AM IST
Government examining proposal to raise Rs 40,000 crore via bonds from LICPaswan said that his ministry has regularly been pursuing the matter regarding allocation of sufficient funds for food subsidy.
04 Aug, 2015, 04.19 PM IST
Government released Rs 93,894 crore as food subsidy so far this fiscalGovernment has released Rs 93,894 crore so far this fiscal by way of food subsidy out of annual allocation of Rs 1,10,500 crore and there i...
05 Dec, 2014, 06.50 PM IST
- Govt expense on food subsidy to go up by 3.55%
The government's expenditure on food subsidy will go up by 3.55 per cent in 2008-09, according to the budget estimate approved by the finan...
18 Mar, 2008, 06.03 PM IST