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September CPI to be at 1.2%, first 6 days of Oct also shows a deflationary
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Headline inflation is expected to ease further with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) projected at around 1.2 per cent for September 2025, aided by a continued decline in food prices, according to Bank of Baroda's latest Price Picture report. The report attributes the moderation to sustained de
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GST rate cuts welcomed in Shimla as citizens, traders say relief will boos
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Locals pointed out that the decision to simplify slabs into primarily 5 percent and 18 percent, while lowering or eliminating GST on several essential commodities, will ease household expenses and create wider economic opportunities.
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Kerala assembly to discuss adjournment motion on rising prices of essentia
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The decision came after Kundara MLA P. C. Vishnunadh submitted a notice today, demanding that the House be adjourned to take up the issue, citing growing public concern.
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Aizawl going to be connected to railway network for very first time: PM Mo
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Rail Line Project, built in a challenging hilly area, has 45 tunnels constructed under complex geological conditions. Additionally, it also includes 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges. The direct rail connectivity between Mizoram and the rest of the country will offer the people of th
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Floods disrupt road connectivity in J-K; Poonch, Doda among worst hit
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In Poonch, traffic carrying essential commodities through the Mughal Road has been suspended, as NH-44 from Udhampur to Srinagar remained closed on Friday. This closure followed the washing away of up and down tubes on the highway in the Samroli area due to heavy rainfall.
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PM-AASHA being implemented to ensure remunerative prices to farmers: Centr
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Government of India is implementing the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) with the objective of ensuring remunerative prices to farmers and making essential commodities available to consumers at affordable prices, Centre informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday
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"No comparison..." Trump official on US imports of Russian Goods vs Indian
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Responding to ANI, a White House official said that India's oil trade with Russia is significantly larger and more deliberate than the US's restricted imports of essential commodities.
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Inflation likely to align with RBI's projection in Q1: BoB report
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Inflation is expected to remain in line with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projections in the first quarter (Q1) of Financial Year FY26, driven by a favourable statistical base and continued deflation in essential commodities, according to the latest report by Bank of Baroda.
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Centre imposes wheat stock limits on Traders to manage overall food securi
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the government has imposed stock limits on wheat applicable to traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all states and Union Territories.
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Gujarat CM hold meeting with officials to review necessary foodstock and s
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The state government has an adequate stock of essential commodities, medicines, fuel, and other necessary supplies. During a video conference review meeting held by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel with the administrative officials of all districts, it was mentioned that if any border district
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No shortage of essential commodities; adequate stocks available across cou
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday emphasised that there's no shortage of essential commodities in the country.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel directs authorities to ensure availability of e
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has issued directives to establish a robust system to ensure that essential commodities are readily and sufficiently available to the public, according to an official press release.
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