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Stimulus a giant step forward in helping farm sector attain global primacy

It is important to sustain the momentum being built on key reforms for India to become a global powerhouse in agriculture and for farmers income to rise in sync with the rest of the economy

Reform 4.0 package promises a better tomorrow for the sectors in focus

The measures announced should be viewed as beneficial, where they seek to bring in more private investment in mining, coal, airports, social infra and power by removing existing constraints

Our goal is to make farmer prosperous, boost income: Agriculture Minister

As far as contract farming is concerned we already have a model Act framed by the NITI Aayog which has been circulated to the states, Tomar said

Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday

These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.

Covid-19: China is on 'massive disinformation' campaign, says Trump

Trump, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe

Over 150 global firms urge govts to align Covid aid with climate science

The statement comes as governments around the world are preparing trillions of dollars worth of stimulus packages to help economies recover from the impacts of the coronavirus

1000-fold increase in quantum of Covid-19 tests, 555 labs roped in: ICMR

A total of 25,12,388 samples had been tested by 9 am of May 20, and the testing capacity has been scaled up to 100,000 tests per day, it says

JLR India enhances online sales, introduces services amid Covid-19 pandemic

With enhanced and updated purchase and service portals, the company is now able to offer the additional benefit of a contactless and safe environment to its customers

Financial uncertainty, health concerns and boredom: What's on India's mind

Many people are complaining of relapse of mental health conditions, financial uncertainties; experts fear this could be a crisis in the making

Pending board exams to be held in schools where students enrolled: HRD

The Ministry is also planning to declare the board exam results by July-end

Covid-19 updates: Biggest single-day spike in global cases; 5,609 in India

While China has the highest recovery rate globally, with 94 per cent of its confirmed cases having recovered, followed by Germany and Iran, India's recovery rate, stands at 40 per cent currently

Flights to resume soon: What's allowed and what's not in the time of corona

From fare hike and slower processes at airports, to use of authorised taxis, here is what is going to change for passengers as they fly in the time of coronavirus

Covid-19 lockdown: Noida issues new guidelines, to open 50% shops, markets

District Magistrate Suhas LY issued a notification pertaining to the opening of shops in the region on Wednesday

Covid-19 fallout: Airbus, Boeing results show turbulent times for aviation

Given the nationwide lockdown and weak travel sentiment, global aviation consultancy CAPA revised downwards estimates for India's air traffic for the for FY21 from 80 to 90 million to 55-70 million

Covid-19: Govt proposes to make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for air travel

Passengers who have a green code in the app will be allowed to enter airport terminal

Covid-19 crisis: Airlines say flights between green zones unviable

Want services to resume only after at least three major airports in the country become functional

Domestic aviation sector will need extra Rs 35,000 cr between FY21-23: ICRA

In the forecast, Icra has included an aggregate of all the five private sector players -- IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Vistara and AirAsia India -- to make the balance sheet

From web check-in to Aarogya Setu app, AAI outlines steps for passengers

The Ministry of Civil Aviation had earlier issued a draft of the standard operating procedure to all aviation stakeholders

Domestic flights resume Monday, passengers to get coronavirus guidelines

Coronavirus has had a significant impact on international aviation due to the stringent border controls and travel bans to contain the virus infection.

Centre reverses stance, allows domestic flights to resume on May 25

Aviation minister's tweet caught airlines and airports off guard as they were preparing for a resumption from June 1