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Centre rules out state-specific relaxation in paddy procurement norms

Rice millers in Punjab have been on a warpath for the last few weeks, refusing to lift paddy from mandis in Punjab and demanding an easing of procurement norms

India's main challenge is skills gap for young: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman will head to Washington, DC, for the Annual Meetings of IMF and the World Bank, as well as the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings and other high-level discussions

Train collision leaves 19 injured in Tamil Nadu; CM monitoring rescue ops

At least two coaches have derailed and rescue teams and ambulances have rushed to the spot, police added

Ratan Tata stood as a tall mentor and guide for us all: CII President Puri

Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at the age of 86 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Group in critical condition: Sources

Tata, 86, said on Monday he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions

MP govt nod to hand over ops of state cooperative dairies to NDDB for 5 yrs

CM Yadav says MoU with NDDB to boost milk procurement prices in 11,000 villages across the state

50% jump in onion sowing may help cool down prices in coming months

Govt starts discounted onion sale at Rs 35/kg in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai

Chouhan assures full Central help to flood-affected Andhra Pradesh

The team, headed by Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, visited Vijayawada, the worst-affected place, to estimate the losses and destruction, said an official press release

Looking forward to strong ties with Brunei: PM Modi; meets Indian diaspora

Notably, the remarks by the people came as PM Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India, in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan

Centre okays Rs 14,000-crore for 7 new schemes to boost farmer income

Seven new schemes aim to leverage technology, crop science in agri sector

Protests on rise in China amid sluggish economy, housing crisis: Report

Country records 18% rise in dissent cases in 2nd quarter of this year

PM Narendra Modi shares Kyiv visit 'insights' with Russian President Putin

Speaks with Russian President hours after briefing Biden

J&K polls: Omar Abdullah to contest elections from Ganderbal constituency

Omar represented Ganderbal from 2009 to 2014 when he was the chief minister (CM) of the NC-Congress coalition government

India not neutral, always on side of peace: PM Narendra Modi in Kyiv

PM says would like to contribute personally to end Ukraine-Russia war

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PM Modi says govt is making efforts to improve the lives of farmers

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Centre will launch first interactive radio show for farmers, likely from September

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls on President Murmu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called on the President for the first time after taking over as the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha

Kharif sowing keeps lead over 2023 tally in fillip to inflation battle

A good kharif harvest will go a long way in cooling food inflation by increasing supply of staples such as rice. It will also ensure adequate soil moisture for a healthy rabi harvest

PM Narendra Modi unveils Bt cotton, 108 other high-yielding seed varieties

Urges KVKs to spread awareness about the new seeds every month among farmers

India's imports of pulses likely to decline in FY25 on good monsoon

Experts say imports likely to double in next 5 yrs if policies remain unchanged