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West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
Syama Prasad Mookerjee ensured West Bengal remained with India during Partition: HM Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's role in keeping West Bengal with India and his fight for 'One Nation, One...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: GovtIndia's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insur...
Amit Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmersUnion Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, aiming to cut out middlemen and ...
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
Forget chatbots, Ambani's Reliance wants to own India's entire AI economyReliance Industries is charting a unique AI strategy, aiming to democratise artificial intelligence in India by focusing on affordability a...
Reliance Intelligence to make AI dramatically more affordable in India by 2030: Akash AmbaniReliance aims to revolutionize AI accessibility in India, mirroring its Jio data success. By decade's end, the company plans to make AI "dr...
Designer subsidies must be the fashionThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has issued a cautionary note regarding the surging state subsidies that are beginning to weigh...
Falling crude, stronger rupee could boost earnings outlook for India: Deepak ShenoyIndian stocks are poised for a favorable period. Falling crude oil prices and a strengthening rupee offer support. Macroeconomic conditions...
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources...
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.
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...