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Wide ranging reforms will improve lives of our citizens: PM Modi on GST re
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
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GST rates slashed across sectors to provide Diwali bonanza for consumers
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a major reform aimed at providing relief to households, farmers, businesses and the healthcare sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inpu
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit flood-hit areas of Punjab tomorrow, says 'C
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"I am going to the flood-affected areas of Punjab tomorrow. I want to tell my farmer brothers and sisters, people that the central government is keeping an eye on the situation. Along with the state government, it will take every possible measure to take the people. I will personally visi
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Government assures farmers all cotton to be procured, Giriraj Singh review
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh has assured that all cotton arriving in the market that falls under MSP guidelines will be procured without disruption this season, as he reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare of cotton farmers.
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BioFach sees PAPL-NCOL pact to take organic farming mainstream
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 3: PAPL, a for-profit social enterprise based in Bhopal, showcased its organic and regenerative farming model at the 17th edition of BioFach India 2025, the country's leading trade fair for organic, natural and millet-based products. The three
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Telangana govt will complete SLBC project, fulfil the farmers' dreams soon
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Participating in the YS Rajashekhara Reddy Memorial Awards- 2025 programme in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the Chief Minister remembered that former CM YS Rajashekhara Reddy took up the SLBC project to address the fluoride menace in the erstwhile Nalgonda district.
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Empowerment of farmers, rural economy should be banks' priority: President
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The empowerment of farmers and the rural economy should be a priority of India's banking sector, President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.
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Delhi Authorities initiate rescue operation to save farmers stranded in lo
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
As Delhi continues to grapple with heavy rainfall, city authorities have initiated a rescue operation to save farmers who are stranded in the fields at Burari on Tuesday.
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J-K: Central Silk Board organises cocoon auction market at 'Mera Resham Me
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The event, held on Monday, aimed to promote technological advancements in sericulture and empower local farmers through knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives.
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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma inaugurates 3rd Mithun Day, stresses role of livestoc
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a release, in his address, Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed his delight at Mizoram being chosen as host for the national-level programme, stating that Mithun has been an integral part of the socio-economic fabric of the North East.
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Floods destroy crops in Pakistan, UN warns of looming food crisis
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Torrential floods in Pakistan's Punjab have destroyed crops, livestock, and homes, affecting over 2 million people. UN and farmers warn of a looming food crisis and inflation, with 70% of the rice crop lost and more rain expected, while floodwaters threaten Sindh downstream.
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India's farmers will face pressures if free flow of US products allowed: B
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India's agriculture sector faces a delicate balancing act as the United States raises tariffs and presses for broader access to Indian markets. Bank of Baroda has put an analysis by comparing the wholesale and retail prices of various commodities to throw light on how opening of import of fa
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