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Bharatiya Kisan Sangh urges govt to not extend exemption on cotton import
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) has urged the Union government to withdraw its decision to extend the exemption on cotton import duty till December 31, warning that the move could harm domestic farmers and push India towards import dependency. The appeal was made in a letter addressed to Fin
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"Ensures affordable raw materials for textile industry, major relief to ex
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu BJP chief also stated that the INDIA bloc leaders are spreading panic among cotton farmers and deliberately "underestimating India's efforts to shield the sector from global disruptions".
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"Nuakhai is reminder of our deep gratitude to farmers": PM Modi extends Nu
Updated : 7 months ago IST
PM Modi shared a post on X, saying, "Wishing everyone a joyous Nuakhai. This cherished festival is a reminder of our deep gratitude to the farmers whose hard work sustains us all. May there be good health, prosperity and happiness in every home. Nuakhai Juhar!"
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"We should impose 100% tariff on America": AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday suggested that India should impose a 100% tariff on American goods in response to the US's 50% tariff on Indian goods.
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal criticises Centre over decision to remove import
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The AAP leader alleged that the Union Government has decided to remove the 11 per cent duty on the cotton coming from the US. Kejriwal mentioned that due to the 11 per cent duty on US cotton, the cotton of Indian farmers used to sell easily in the Indian market.
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Adani Agri Fresh offers 12.5% higher apple procurement price for Himachal
Updated : 7 months 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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Cabinet approves restructuring & extension of PM SVANidhi scheme till 2030
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending its lending period from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2024, to March 31, 2030.
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Increasing production and reducing costs essential to make agriculture pro
Updated : 7 months 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 : 7 months 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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"National surrender": Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams Centre over Trump
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Congress MP further alleged that farmers, MSMEs and exporters are bearing the brunt of the policy setback.
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"After right to vote, they will snatch your land rights": Rahul Gandhi in
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Your vote is your right. Ambani and Adani do not need votes, but the youth, farmers, labourers, the poor, and the backwards class of Bihar need the right to vote. They want to snatch everything from you. First, they are snatching your votes, then they will snatch your ration card, land,
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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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