Tiruppur, April 14 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay, on Tuesday, outlined a series of ambitious welfare measures targeting weavers, farmers, MSMEs and government employees during an election campaign rally in Tiruppur, a key textile hub in western Tamil Nadu. Addressing the gathering, Vijay greeted the people of the Kongu region and announced that his party would release its full election manifesto in book form on April 16. Ahead of that, the TVK Chief chose to highlight sel…
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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, and accused him of creating a false narrative on the Centre’s advisory to states to encourage farmers to grow more pulses and oilseeds as these are in short supply in the country and huge amounts have to be imported to meet the domestic requirement.The Finance Minister pointed out that the communication to the States is an invitation to share the responsibility of national …
Raisen, April 13 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, will participate in the concluding session of the three-day agriculture-focussed ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district on Monday.“The three-day ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026’ organised in Raisen is concluding today. This festival has shown the direction of a new era in agriculture through modern farming, new technologies, and innovations,” Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj S…
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, on Monday strongly countered Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, asserting that his remarks on agricultural incentives were based entirely on the Centre’s official communication and did not go beyond what was stated in the letter.In a post on X, CM Stalin said Tamil Nadu’s incentive schemes for paddy cultivation have contributed significantly to increased production in the state over the years. He maintained that the Uni…
Raisen, April 11 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the ongoing agricultural fair in Raisen is focused on bringing practical change in farming by connecting farmers directly with science, technology and markets. Addressing the ‘Unnat Krishi Mela’ – comprising an exhibition and training programme for farmers – Chouhan said the event has been designed as a hands-on learning platform. He emphasised that this is not just a meeting or a platform for…
Raisen, April 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying Madhya Pradesh witnessed significant and sustained development during his long tenure as the Chief Minister.Addressing the ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen, Singh said, “One can gauge how hard Shivraj Singh Chouhan works by the diligence with which he answers questions in the Parliament. Even though he (Shivraj Singh Chouhan) is now in Delhi, h…
Raisen, April 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that procurement of food grains, fruits and vegetables from farmers in areas surrounding Army cantonments is emerging as a “significant step” benefiting both soldiers and the farming community. Addressing the ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav’ in Raisen district, Singh said, “In cantonment areas where Army units are stationed, food grains, fruits and vegetables are being procured from nearby farmers. This ensures our soldiers…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Cabinet’s approval for the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled Barabanki–Bahraich section of National Highway-927 is set to play a transformative role in strengthening trade ties between India and Nepal, an official statement said on Saturday.By improving connectivity to the strategically important Rupaidiha Land Port and the nearby Nepalgunj, the project is expected to boost cross-border commerce, support regional livelihoods, and enhance economic coo…
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Israel must broaden their social base to build a more resilient, normalised, and forward-looking partnership. This calls for serious investment in mid-level and everyday engagement among students, professionals, workers, artists, researchers, tourists, and local communities — the social bedrock of a long-term strategic relationship, a report has highlighted.“For years, India-Israel relations have been defined by the language of strategy: defence,…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an extensive blog marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, describing the social reformer as a timeless guiding force for India’s social transformation. The blog’s link, titled ‘Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Light That Still Shows India the Way’, was posted on X as the country begins the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of the 19th-century reformer.In the opening of the blog, PM Modi wrote, “Today, 1…