Noida, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited farmers for ushering in what he described as a “new phase of development” in Uttar Pradesh, while also highlighting their role in ethanol production and providing “huge relief” to the country during a period of global uncertainty.Speaking after inaugurating Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar, the Prime Minister underscored the transformative impact of improved connectivity on the region’s ag…
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Palakkad, March 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday firmly rejected allegations of a Rs 700 crore corruption move linked to the Cooperative Department’s proposed common software project, dismissing Opposition charges as politically motivated and devoid of factual basis. He also rubbished claims of a clandestine deal between the CPI(M) and the SDPI, calling them “deliberate misinformation”.Responding to allegations raised by senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala…
Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump highlighted a sweeping set of tax cuts, trade gains and regulatory rollbacks aimed at American farmers, telling a large gathering at the White House that his administration had “delivered” after what he described as years of policy setbacks.Addressing what he called the “single largest gathering of American farmers that the White House has ever seen,” Trump said his administration had already provided “$12 billion” in support and …
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday hailed the Centre’s move to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, asserting that it will insulate Indian consumers from the fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Chief Minister termed the government’s action a vital protective measure against global energy volatility. The Centre has slashed excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel with immediate effect.Speaking to reporters, the Chief…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Japan government has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion, which is around Rs 16,420 crore, to India for four major projects across urban transport, healthcare and agriculture sectors, Ministry of Finance said on Friday.The funding will support key infrastructure and development projects in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra and Punjab.A major portion of the loan will go towards expanding metro rail networks in big cities. …
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India came out strongly on Thursday for WTO reforms to be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process that keeps the special rights of developing countries at its core in accordance with the foundational principles and objectives of the multilateral organisation. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, in his address at the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon, said that the WTO reforms must be centred around development and focus mainly on non-dis…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) As the Gulf conflict continues, the disruption in global fertiliser markets has again exposed the weaknesses of Pakistan’s farm input security, according to local media reports.While domestic capacity has insulated Pakistan from the worst effects of the urea shock, the same cannot be said for diammonium phosphate, where reliance on imports leaves the farm economy vulnerable, according to an article in the Dawn newspaper.Local production in the case of urea has helped…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened institutional support to farmers, an official fact-sheet said on Thursday.The increase was primarily driven by higher production of rice, wheat, maize, and coarse cereals (including millets, designated as S…
Suva, March 26 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji’s Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna on Thursday, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna,” Indian High Commission in Suva posted on X. “Productive discussions were held focusi…
Harda, March 24 (IANS) Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has emerged as a robust economic pillar supporting millions of small and marginal farmers across the country. Designed exclusively for those who need it most, the scheme provides an annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 directly into farmers’ bank accounts.This amount is disbursed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each at four-month intervals, ensuring timely and unin…