Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) With the Centre clearing an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for 2027-28, the move has been welcomed by scores of farmers across the country as a “positive, farmer-friendly and income-boosting” step.
Gurugram, Oct 1 (IANS) Drone Didi, a Central government scheme, is playing a vital role in equipping rural women with modern agricultural technology while providing employment and self-reliance.
New Delhi/Dubai, Oct 1 (IANS) Saluting once again Captain Smit Machchhar's valour and courage, India on Thursday conveyed its deep appreciation for the admiration and support the brave Indian pilot has received from across the world for his act of gallantry and saving the life of 170 people onboard a Fly Dubai flight.
Jodhpur/Churu, Oct 1 (IANS) Farmers in Rajasthan expressed their gratitude to the Union government, saying that their worries regarding rainfall deficit this year, has been addressed to an extent with the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six major Rabi crops.
Himmatnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Sabarkantha police has seized 967 cannabis plants weighing 345.6 kg and valued at over Rs 1.72 crore that were allegedly being cultivated under the cover of cotton crops on a farm in Kotda Gadhi village near the Rajasthan border.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) is scheduled to be held here from October 3 to 5 under the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux", with the three-day gathering bringing together top policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts, and international thought leaders, including over 80 international participants from around 30 countries, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday.
Tel Aviv, Oct 1 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson David Mencer said on Thursday that people of Israel are "extremely grateful" and have a "huge amount of respect" for Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar who saved the lives of 174 passengers on board flydubai flight with his ultimate act of bravery.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s suggestion that pending traffic e-challan dues could be linked to electricity bills was an oral remark made during the hearing and does not form part of the order uploaded by the top court, which instead records a series of measures for effective recovery of unpaid traffic fines.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India and Fiji on Thursday discussed strengthening defence and maritime cooperation, defence industry engagement, capacity building and training, and enhancing collaboration towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that it has compounded foreign exchange law violations by real estate developer BPTP Limited and two of its directors, Kabul Chawla and Sudhanshu Tripathi, after the company agreed to pay a total compounding amount of Rs 4.84 crore in connection with foreign direct investment (FDI) transactions dating back to 2007 and 2008.
