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FAO marks Emirati Women's Day
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) joins the United Arab Emirates in commemorating Emirati Women's Day, which this year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the General Women's Union (GWU), under the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, '
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India to deepen trade with Africa, focus on critical minerals, strategic s
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to accelerating bilateral trade with the African continent, with a particular focus on minerals, critical resources, agriculture, and capacity building.
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Adani Agri Fresh offers 12.5% higher apple procurement price for Himachal
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a move set to benefit apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, Adani Agri Fresh Ltd has announced higher procurement prices for this year's apple season, offering 12.5% more than last year.
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Increasing production and reducing costs essential to make agriculture pro
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday said that while India has become self-reliant in wheat and rice production, cutting farming costs and increasing production are key to making agriculture more profitable.
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Himachal Assembly: BJP stages walkout over APMC shop allotment row; demand
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly saw heated scenes on the eighth day of the monsoon session as Opposition members accused the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) of large-scale irregularities in allotting 70 shops in Shimla and Kinnaur.
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Global agrochemical market sees early signs of price recovery after prolon
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
After three years of depressed pesticide prices, early signs of a recovery have emerged. A research data report by HSBC Global Investment Research shows a rise of around 5-10 per cent in the prices of key herbicides and fungicides in China.
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"PM Modi, Trump have close partnership, hopeful will find a way of conclud
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla remained hopeful that India will soon conclude a "satisfactory mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US as 50 per cent tariffs are set to kick in on Wednesday.
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Israel "unwilling to reach agreement" on Gaza ceasefire, says Qatar
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Israel has not responded to Hamas' ceasefire proposal, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said, Al Jazeera reported. Qatar continues mediating to end the war in Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel, while Hamas has agreed to the proposal and awaits I
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Ugandans criticise deal with Trump administration to accept US deportees
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ugandans have criticised a secretive deal with Donald Trump's administration to accept US deportees, Al Jazeera reported. Lawmakers said the agreement bypassed parliament and benefits President Museveni politically, while rights groups warned Uganda is already struggling with refugees and fa
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OIL and BPCL execute JV agreement for city gas distribution in Arunachal P
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Oil India Limited (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), both Maharatna Public Sector Enterprises, on Tuesday formalised a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) at the BPCL Corporate Office to establish a Joint Venture Company (JVC).
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"80 crore people given 5 kg ration free of cost": Union Minister Shivraj S
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Union Minister was addressing the "64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers Seminar" at the Agricultural University in Gwalior, where he interacted with scientists, farmers and representatives from various states.
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'Working to develop varieties to ensure wheat production rises': Agricultu
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in increasing crop production by 44 per cent.
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