El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, Fasting Rules, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and Spiritual BenefitsNirjala Ekadashi, considered the most powerful and spiritually rewarding of all Ekadashi observances, will be celebrated on June 25, 2026. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
When is Parama Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsParama Ekadashi, one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fasts observed during Adhik Maas, will be celebrated on June 11, 2026. Dedic...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Canada, India officials express optimism over trade pact talksCanada and India are making progress on a free trade deal. Officials are optimistic about reaching an agreement this year. This renewed eng...
31 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Modi vs Salman vs Aamir Khan: Doctor says Sattvic lifestyle gives your face a natural glow. Here’s what the Sattvic diet is and its benefitsA doctor suggests a non-alcoholic, non-smoking vegetarian Sattvic lifestyle may contribute to youthful skin and slower aging, drawing paral...
20 May, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Cheaper than eggs, healthier than meat; the superfood that could save your health and the planet, and we are skipping itPulses like lentils, chickpeas, and beans are nutritional powerhouses, offering protein, fiber, and essential nutrients at a budget-friendl...
10 Jul, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Indian buyers expect no disruption in Canadian lentil, potash suppliesIndian buyers are confident that Canadian lentil and potash supplies will remain consistent, despite the diplomatic tensions between New De...
21 Oct, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
India-Canada rift: Industry sees no effect on pulses pricesThe worsening diplomatic ties between India and Canada, the previous year's largest pulse supplier, are unlikely to increase pulse prices f...
17 Oct, 2024, 11.16 AM IST
Diplomatic row with Canada unlikely to impact India's lentil importsIndia's diplomatic dispute with Canada is unlikely to affect its lentil imports as the country has diversified its sources and is no longer...
21 Sep, 2023, 12.15 AM IST
World Pulses Day: Eating more daal can lead to a healthier heart and promote hair growthA mainstay of the Indian diet, daal is a powerhouse of nutrients.
10 Feb, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Importers urge govt to reduce lentils overdependence on Canada & Australia, try imports from Black Sea regionThe wholesale prices of the unpolished whole masur have increased to Rs 78/kg against the minimum support price of Rs 51/kg.
27 Aug, 2021, 10.56 AM IST
Govt will ensure masur price does not fall below MSP: OfficialsAccording to IPGA, the country has a stock of about 450,000 tonnes of lentils, while the demand till February--when the new crop will come-...
08 Nov, 2020, 09.02 PM IST
Indians go for cheaper pulses as tur dal prices keep rising"Similarly, consumers have gone for yellow peas across West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and UP," said Pravin Dongre, chairman of Indian Pulses an...
04 Jul, 2016, 01.08 PM IST
As demand grows, now lentils from Canada will feed IndiaWith vegetarians in Asia hungry for lentils, chickpeas and other sources of protein, North American farmers are swapping out wheat in favou...
24 Mar, 2016, 03.44 AM IST
Government moves proposal to procure pulsesWith an aim to check spiralling prices of pulses, the government has moved a proposal for procurement and creating buffer stock of lentils,...
03 Nov, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
Government extends ban on pulses export till further ordersAlthough India is the largest producer of pulses, it has to import about 3 million tonnes (MT) of pulses to meet the domestic demand.
01 Apr, 2014, 07.31 PM IST
- Government extends ban on export of pulses till Mar 31, 2014
The government today extended the ban on export of pulses by one more year, but allowed outbound shipments of kabuli chana, organic pulses ...
25 Mar, 2013, 08.55 PM IST