Continuing her attack, the Chief Minister mocked Congress leader's understanding of India, saying, "Rahul Gandhi, who doesn't know where or how jalebi is made, doesn't know where potatoes are grown. When he talks about India, standing in Bihar, I laugh at the thought of him parroting what
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
Food commodity prices have largely remained stable and well-contained throughout the current calendar year, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement Friday.
The Minister also presented Chief Minister Manik Saha with a basket of locally grown potatoes, two packets of 'Kali-Khasha' rice, and millet-based biscuits on the floor of the state assembly. These items were also distributed to all members of the house, including representatives from IPFT,
The ongoing volatility in the prices of key food items such as tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (collectively known as TOP) and pulses continues to pose significant challenges for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), highlights a report by SBI.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday questioned Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy about his family's wealth and assets, asking how they acquired so much land and wealth, adding that he could not have made thousands of crores just by growing potatoes and onions.
In a bid to alleviate the suffering of the common people in Odisha, former Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, has reached out to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, urging her to facilitate the smooth supply of potatoes to Odisha.
The prices of tomatoes have reached between Rs 100 and Rs 150 per kg in most parts of the state, while onions have reached Rs 90 per kg and potatoes Rs 80 per kg in Delhi-NCR.
The prices of tomatoes will rise more in north India, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR and Haryana. Farmers say tomato crops have damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Muradabad region.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes amidst a favourable monsoon season and timely rains that have boosted the prospects for several kharif crops, including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Telugu Desam Party chief and former CM of AP, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for his alleged lack of awareness about agriculture and the plight of farmers. Naidu also demanded immediate help from the YSRC government for the people affect