Riding the 'Kanda Express': Government ships 800 tonnes of buffer onions to Delhi at steep 36% discountThe Central Government will supply onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi. This initiative aims to shield consumers from soaring retail prices and...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
You may soon have to pay a lot less for onions in Delhi-NCR; what you need to know ahead of festive seasonThe Centre plans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg through mobile vans. This intervention aims to provide relief to consumers facing rising pr...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool marketThe Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks from Nashik to major consumption centres through dedicated railway rakes, or ‘Kanda Express...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Congress slams government on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promiseThe Congress party has criticized the central government for escalating inflation rates. Onion prices have significantly increased, impacti...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Nearly 9 crore Indian youth aged 15-29 suffering due to NEET — Not in education, employment or training, highlights Niti ReportNiti Aayog has estimated that 8.7 crore Indians aged 15 to 29 were not in education, employment or training in 2021. Its report called for ...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Onion prices rise nearly 50%: Govt to run Kanda Express from todayOnion Price Today: Onion prices have risen sharply across India, with the average retail price reaching Rs 42 per kg. To increase supplies ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
‘I’ve only been paying bills’: Indian man in Japan spends nearly ₹1 lakh in 25 days, food costs yet to be addedAn Indian traveler meticulously documented his living expenses over a 25-day period in Japan, totaling nearly one lakh rupees. Notably, thi...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morelsAncient traders sought Indian black peppercorns, which were once more valuable than gold. Today, Tellicherry peppers and Lakadong turmeric ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Expensive living? Inflation hits coriander to cars in IndiaConsumer goods companies are increasing prices and reducing pack sizes. Automobile manufacturers and tyre companies also announced signific...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Free dhaniya no more? India’s kitchen is feeling a new food squeezeCoriander prices have surged significantly after heavy rains disrupted essential vegetable supplies. Ginger and garlic prices also show sub...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South IndiaWholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising price...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
India’s July inflation quickens to 4.45% from 4.38% in June, stays above RBI targetIndia saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are k...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Inflation likely to rise from here as food prices remain key risk: ExpertsRetail inflation in India is projected to increase in upcoming months. Food prices are the primary driver, though inflation should stay bel...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
NCP (SP) MPs meet PM Narendra Modi; discuss Maharashtra issuesNCP (SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed various Maharashtra-related issues concerning their con...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
July thali costs rise as onions, oil and LPG get costlier: ReportHome-cooked thali costs increased in July due to higher onion and oil prices. Vegetable oil and LPG cylinder prices also saw significant ye...
08 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Food prices largely stable, edible oils see sharp rise: GovernmentRetail prices for pulses and cereals remained stable due to increased food grain production. Vegetable prices saw minimal seasonal variatio...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST