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Urban job scheme: How 6 states do it, what is needed to make it work

A council advising the Prime Minister recommends securing employment for the urban poor.

Price rise, early rains may spur above normal kharif acreage for many crops

Market participants anticipate a shift from pulses to oilseeds and cotton in several areas

EAC-PM's report suggests scheme for urban jobless, universal basic income

According to the report, while growth has taken place in terms of an increase in wages earned, the benefits of that growth have been concentrated and this has marginalised the poor further

Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of 'plastic rice'

Some beneficiaries complain of abdominal discomfort, gastritis, diarrhoea and nausea after eating fortified rice

Piyush Goyal meets industry stakeholders amid call for cotton export ban

This comes amid speculation that the government may ban export of both commodities as a temporary measure to calm down the prices

Indonesian export ban brings India's edible oil dependency back in focus

Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports has refocused attention on the efficacy of the government's policy to boost domestic production

India should keep dairy products out of all free trade pacts: Balyan

Three of the regions India is said to be in trade talks with are significant milk producers themselves; Balyan also bats for further hike in milk procurement prices

Wheat prices soften after export ban, but high demand may limit downside

Traders say market is still biased towards demand; while this could come as some relief to the farmers, a major price spike in the months ahead seems unlikely

Wheat procurement deadline extended after export ban; quality norms eased

Till May 14, some 18 million tonnes of wheat have been bought for Central pool; that's 51% lower than the procurement during the same period last year

Don't want wheat to be exported in an unregulated manner, says govt

No order is in perpetuity, wheat export ban be reviewed, says commerce secretary B V R Subrahmanyam

India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect to calm local prices

Trade sources said the decision to ban all sorts of wheat exports with immediate effect will immediately cool down the market prices of wheat and bring it closer to the MSP of Rs 2,015 per quintal

Monsoon to hit Kerala coast on May 27, quickest in last 5 years: IMD

Timely monsoon rains are critical for India's economy and food supply a time when the country is battling soaring prices.

Sharp drop in procurement: Centre weighs 10% tax to rein in wheat exports

Exporters' mandatory registration on cards; PMO to decide on export ban

Mill owners ask govt to ensure steady wheat supply to keep prices in check

The country has enough wheat in stocks and it is monitoring supplies, the government assures mill owners.

Are revival signs of rural economy for real or is it too early to call?

Many non-official parameters do indicate a rebound, but high inflation seems to hitting hard, eroding all gains

Govt reads out the riot act to cab aggregators amid rise in complaints

Takes tough stand on ride cancellation and surge pricing

Govt meets stakeholders today as industry seeks ban on cotton exports

Here is a look at the major issues surrounding them despite import without duty

Will equip PM, ministers with ways to deal with uncertain world: Suman Bery

'NITI should be seen as an honest broker between the Centre and states', said Bery

PM Modi calls for plans to prepare for heat waves, monsoon floods

Parts of northwest and west central India will continue having normal temperatures in May: Prime Minister's review meeting is told.

Ensure India emerges as world's source of quality food grain: PM Modi

Review meeting indicates that the government might not immediately curb exports of the food grain.