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Israeli PM Netanyahu makes surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza

Netanyahu's visit to Rafah was announced hours after Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site

Develop high-yielding oilseeds and pulses to cut imports: Chouhan

Addressing the 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day, Chouhan highlighted the lower productivity of soybean in India compared to other countries

Climate-resistant seeds likely to cover 25% kharif paddy area in 2024

ICAR working on releasing 100 seed varieties and 100 technologies in 100 days

Tomato varieties with longer shelf life might counter sky-high prices

The hybrid technology has been licensed to 11 companies, which are estimated to have made a turnover of Rs 3,600 crore from seed sales during 2012-22

Farmers' association SKM to resume protest over MSP, loan waiver

Farm Min Chouhan reviews the sowing of Kharif crops

CM Naidu rejects reports of bargaining for ministerial posts with BJP

According to sources, the FM promised Naidu that she would look into Andhra's demands within the broader fiscal constraints

Bank of Maharashtra records 19% growth in credit for April-June quarter

The outstanding credit was Rs 1.75 lakh crore at the end of June 30, 2023, BoM said in a regulatory filing

From cop to controversial guru: Unfolding the legacy of 'Bhole Baba'

The stampede occurred during a satsang (prayer meeting) organised by self-styled godman Bhole Baba, also known as Narayan Saakar Hari

Bhole Baba, linked to Hathras stampede, faces sexual assault charges

Dalit preacher has following among SCs and OBCs in rural UP, Rajasthan, MP

Monsoon covers entire India six days ahead of schedule, says IMD

June rainfall accounts for 15 per cent of the total precipitation of 87 cm recorded during the four-month monsoon season in the country

India likely to experience 'above-normal' rainfall in July, says IMD

A strong kharif output particularly that of pulses and oilseeds is likely to help the government in its fight against inflation

Record rains bring Delhi to its knees; traffic jams witnessed across city

City records second highest single day June rains since 1901

Farmer groups want CACP to declare MSP at 50% above C2 production cost

Presently, MSPs are fixed at 50 percent more than the A2+FL cost of production

Oil dips in Asian markets, copper slides to 8-week low on China data

Copper fell as much 1.1 per cent to $9,631 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, heading for its lowest close in two months

Monsoon may weaken, worsening heat wave conditions in North India

According to the updated dates, the monsoon is now expected to reach the national capital around June 27, while previously, the normal onset date was June 23

Shivraj plans to hold meet with states to review Lakhpati Didi scheme

Additionally, Chouhan will focus on connecting all rural habitations with all-weather roads, a goal that has seen significant progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

After taking oath as Arunachal CM, Khandu says will fulfil poll promises

BJP returned to power in the state due to the development works undertaken by the Centre in the Northeast, said Pema Khandu

Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim CM for second consecutive term

Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Prem Singh Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor Stadium

Sonia Gandhi re-elected as chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party

At a meeting of party MPs, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge proposed Sonia Gandhi's name as the chairperson of the parliamentary party

Arriving early: Monsoon sets in over Kerala and Northeast, says IMD

Meteorologists meanwhile said that the rains after arriving over Kerala will quickly cover neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka but then might slacken a bit