Govt boosts livestock, fodder infra under rural scheme to tackle scarcity

IANS | November 5, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Department of Rural Development and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) have jointly issued an advisory to states and Union Territories to strengthen fodder production, pasture development and livestock-supportive infrastructure through convergence, an official statement said on Thursday.

Rupee opens 29 paise higher, Brent crude falls 1 pc on hopes of Iran war exit

IANS | November 5, 2026 10:04 AM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) The Indian rupee extended its winning streak for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, while crude oil prices tumbled as investors bet that the Democrats' sweeping gains in the US midterm elections could push President Donald Trump towards an exit from the Iran war.