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India clocks unprecedented foodgrain output, boosts institutional support to farmers

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (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 million metric tonnes (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 Saturday.

SAIL provides 4,000 tonnes of steel for 'INS Taragiri' warship

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has played a pivotal role in the construction of ‘INS Taragiri’ -- the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A -- which was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently, the Maharatna PSU said on Saturday.

PM Modi signals 'endgame' for LDF, pitches development push at Tiruvalla rally

IANS | April 4, 2026 5:36 PM

Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the days of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala are “numbered”, using a high-voltage NDA rally in Tiruvalla to pitch a decisive political shift in the state.

Jharkhand Mines Department slaps Rs 1,755 crore notice on Tata Steel

IANS | April 4, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Tata Steel has received a demand notice of Rs 1,755.10 crore from the District Mining Office in Jharkhand's Ramgarh over alleged excess extraction of coal from its West Bokaro Colliery between FY2000-01 and FY2006-07, the company said in a regulatory filing on Saturday.

Indian Railways to lay 1,929 km optical fibre cable in Gujarat, MP under Rs 398 crore project

IANS | April 4, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government has sanctioned a Rs 398.36 crore project to lay optical fibre cable across 1,929 route kilometres in the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions of Western Railway, strengthening the communication backbone needed for the rollout of its automatic train protection system Kavach, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.

No address proof needed for 5 Kg LPG cylinders: Govt amid supply measures

IANS | April 4, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government on Saturday said that 5 kg LPG cylinders are available at distributors on showing a valid ID without the need for address proof.

'Am wounded, that's why I'm lethal': Raghav Chadha rebuts 'coordinated' allegations against him by AAP leaders

IANS | April 4, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Saturday rebutted "false and coordinated allegations" levelled against him by fellow party leaders, asserting that the accusations were aimed at silencing his voice in the Parliament.

'Iranians playing smart chess game', 'Trump living in fantasy land': Former diplomat K.P. Fabian (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 4, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Weighing in on the ongoing West Asia conflict, India's former Ambassador to Qatar K.P. Fabian on Saturday remarked that the Iranians "are playing a smart chess game" and termed US President Donald Trump's statements as showing that he is "living in a fantasy land".

‘Factually incorrect’: Govt slams reports of Iran oil cargo diversion

IANS | April 4, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.

India came through global disruptions solidly: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 4, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India has navigated recent global shocks with resilience, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday, in a reference to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its wider economic fallout.

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India clocks unprecedented foodgrain output, boosts institutional support to farmers

SAIL provides 4,000 tonnes of steel for 'INS Taragiri' warship

PM Modi signals 'endgame' for LDF, pitches development push at Tiruvalla rally

Jharkhand Mines Department slaps Rs 1,755 crore notice on Tata Steel

Indian Railways to lay 1,929 km optical fibre cable in Gujarat, MP under Rs 398 crore project

No address proof needed for 5 Kg LPG cylinders: Govt amid supply measures

'Am wounded, that's why I'm lethal': Raghav Chadha rebuts 'coordinated' allegations against him by AAP leaders

'Iranians playing smart chess game', 'Trump living in fantasy land': Former diplomat K.P. Fabian (IANS Exclusive)

‘Factually incorrect’: Govt slams reports of Iran oil cargo diversion

India came through global disruptions solidly: EAM Jaishankar

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