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South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...- Nepal clarifies: No ban on Indian mango imports, only phytosanitary measures enforcedPhytosanitary standards, including mandatory heat treatment, are in place, and import permits continue to be issued for shipments meeting t...
- Urea imports may get 50% cheaper before kharif season as China eases suppliesIndia is set to import urea at significantly lower prices. This development follows a sharp decline in global urea rates after a recent spi...
- Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
- Govt identifies 197 districts most vulnerable to El Nino impact, prepares contingency planIndia's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 197 districts are vulnerable to El Nino. The government has prepared state-wis...
- Fertiliser Ministry seeks to double subsidy from Rs 1.71 lakh crore budgeted for FY27 as Iran war hits costsWith rising prices of imported soil nutrients stemming from ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the fertiliser ministry is pushing for a substa...
- Nepal govt restricts imports of mangoes from IndiaNepal has banned Indian mango imports citing pesticide levels and inadequate border quarantine. This move boosts local farmers who now face...
- India exports 1-tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi to DubaiNew Delhi has exported one tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai. This marks a significant step in promoting the premium fru...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- State Bank of India hands over Rs 8,813 cr dividend cheque to government for FY26SBI presented a dividend cheque of Rs 8,813 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This payout ...
- Jharkhand exports first commercial mango consignment to UKJharkhand has achieved a significant milestone with its first commercial export of fresh mangoes to the United Kingdom. APEDA facilitated t...
- IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
- Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAASAgricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.
- From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
- Seventeen projects, initiatives selected for National Awards for e-GovernanceSeventeen projects will receive National Awards for e-Governance 2026. These awards recognize outstanding digital governance initiatives. W...
- 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...
- Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
- Norms issued to estimate District Domestic ProductNew uniform guidelines for estimating district domestic product have been released by the statistics ministry, aiming for standardized indi...
- WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter JuneThe World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extrem...
- India trims fertiliser demand for kharif season as weak monsoon outlook triggers reassessmentIn anticipation of the upcoming sowing season, India is making strategic changes by reducing its fertilizer requirements due to forecasts o...
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