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India-Bangladesh partnership grounded in trust, shared values and common commitment to peace: Kirti Vardhan Singh

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday reiterated that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the relationship.

In MP's Mandla, PM-KISAN aids farmers in grappling with unseen challenges

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:48 PM

Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-KISAN), a Central government programme to financially support small and marginal farmers, has given the farming community dignity and respect, besides helping them grapple with monetary challenges in difficult times.

Bihar: Manjula Kumari sets up spice business under PMFME, employs over 30 people

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:37 PM

Nalanda, March 25 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), a scheme launched in Covid-era to support 'vocal for local' mission is doing wonders in the food processing sector, particularly in the tier-II and tier-III towns.

'USA badly stuck, Iran playing cards well': Major Gen G.D. Bakshi on West Asia conflict (IANS Interview)

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With the West Asia conflict now entering its fourth week, Major General G.D. Bakshi (retd.) on Thursday held that the US was "badly stuck", and Iran, which initially had a "weak hand", is now "playing its cards well".

Banas Bio-CNG plants reduce 6,750 tonnes of CO2 annually, boost farmer incomes in Gujarat

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:22 PM

Gandhinagar, March 26 (IANS) Gujarat's Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state's climate goals, officials said on Thursday.

India-Canada partnership can be model for clean energy transition

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have a chance to turn climate diplomacy into hard infrastructure across solar, hydrogen, wind, and low‑carbon LNG which has the potential for setting a model for North–South energy cooperation, according to an article.

P Kumaran appointed as India's High Commissioner to UK

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:08 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Periasamy Kumaran, presently Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the MEA announced on Thursday.

NotJustArt, Adani GreenXTalks join hands for global ability photography challenge 2026

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:09 PM

Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) NotJustArt, a Youth4Jobs venture, on Thursday partnered with Adani GreenXTalks to launch the fifth edition of the Global Ability Photography Challenge (GAPC) 2026, a global photography competition dedicated exclusively to persons with disabilities.

India achieves unprecedented foodgrain production, registers bumper exports

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India recorded an unprecedented foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the agricultural year 2024-25, marking an increase of 25.43 MMT over the preceding year, reflecting sustained gains in productivity, improved input management, and strengthened institutional support to farmers, an official fact-sheet said on Thursday.

Pakistan's farm sector faces fertiliser shortage as Iran war hits supply

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) As the Gulf conflict continues, the disruption in global fertiliser markets has again exposed the weaknesses of Pakistan’s farm input security, according to local media reports.

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India-Bangladesh partnership grounded in trust, shared values and common commitment to peace: Kirti Vardhan Singh

In MP's Mandla, PM-KISAN aids farmers in grappling with unseen challenges

Bihar: Manjula Kumari sets up spice business under PMFME, employs over 30 people

'USA badly stuck, Iran playing cards well': Major Gen G.D. Bakshi on West Asia conflict (IANS Interview)

Banas Bio-CNG plants reduce 6,750 tonnes of CO2 annually, boost farmer incomes in Gujarat

India-Canada partnership can be model for clean energy transition

P Kumaran appointed as India's High Commissioner to UK

NotJustArt, Adani GreenXTalks join hands for global ability photography challenge 2026

India achieves unprecedented foodgrain production, registers bumper exports

Pakistan's farm sector faces fertiliser shortage as Iran war hits supply

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