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Assam CM launches scheme to provide subsidized Masur Dal, sugar and salt t
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a new scheme to provide Masur Dal, sugar and salt to families covered under the National Food Security Act at prices lower than the market rate in a programme held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.
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Chile hopes to conclude CEPA negotiations with India by year-end
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Chile Ambassador to India Juan Angulo said the two countries have common values and principles and common interests for the future, and there is great scope when it comes to trade.
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India's development trajectory emulative model for Global South, says Mans
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delivering India's statement at the Plenary Session of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the Minister stated that India has built a lifecycle-based welfare system ensuring children receive nutritious midday meals, youth gain education and skills, workers secure decent e
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India should target nutrition security through innovation and global colla
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
India must now transition from food security to nutrition security through scientific innovation and global collaboration, according to an exclusive interview with ANI today. Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Former Director General of ICMR
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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 begins in Delhi, showcases India
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting India's growing leadership and expanding global influence in the rice sector.
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EAM Jaishankar warns of supply chain fragility, calls for zero tolerance o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During his address, the EAM highlighted a world grappling with unreliable supply chains, distorted energy markets due to selective application of principles, an intensifying race for technology and natural resources, and conflicts that disrupt food security, energy flows, and global trade.
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PM Modi declares 2026 as "ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation"
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While virtually addressing the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, PM Modi noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN in growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as "ASEAN-In
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Global Food Week concludes with AED 6.6 billion in deals in Abu Dhabi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The largest edition of Global Food Week has concluded in Abu Dhabi. The Week saw historic deals reached over three days, with 58 agreements at the value of AED 6.6 billion, reflecting a 6.5 per cent increase to the previous edition.
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UAE continues to strengthen global leadership in food security
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UAE continues to consolidate its global position in food security and sustainable food systems through strategic projects and innovative initiatives that combine technology, investment and financing.
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Abu Dhabi launches pioneering regulatory framework for novel foods
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), have announced the launch of a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for novel foods, reflecting Abu Dhabi's commitment to le
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Pakistan's sugar mess deepens: Govt bows to mill owners, consumers pay the
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After a wave of vegetable price shocks, Pakistan is now staring at a fresh sugar crisis, with prices in the open market surging once again to Pakistani Rs 200 per kilogram.
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Pakistan: KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour ban amid food security c
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour restrictions, citing supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and food security risks. The province relies on Punjab for most of its wheat, while Sindh also faces halted seed supplies, sparking political tensions between PPP and PML-N over farmers' rig
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