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Govt giving top priority to boost farmers’ incomes: Shivraj Chouhan

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accorded the highest priority to farmers’ income and security through a series of measures, including promoting profitable alternative crops in place of harmful crops like tobacco, ensuring historic procurement at minimum support price (MSP), introducing revolutionary reforms in the crop insurance scheme, and establishing a strict monitoring mechanism.

BJP slams Congress over USCIRF report remarks on RSS, RAW

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress after its leaders cited a US religious freedom panel’s report that criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and India’s foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Gujarat allocates Rs 59.14 crore for women-focused ‘pink toilets’

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:39 PM

Gandhinagar, March 17 (IANS) Gujarat has allocated Rs 59.14 crore in the 2026-27 state budget for the construction of “pink toilets” for women across urban areas, as part of an expanded push under the 'Nirmal Gujarat 2.0' programme to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and public hygiene.

SEBI mulls easing nomination norms for demat, mutual fund accounts

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India’s market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, on Tuesday issued a consultation paper proposing changes to nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, seeking public comments.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends G RAM G Act, slams Oppn for 'vote-bank politics' in RS

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan sharply attacked the opposition over the renaming of the rural job guarantee scheme as the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Act, 2025.

India starts sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including US

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India has started sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including the United States, to diversify supplies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government said on Tuesday, adding that there is no 'dry out' at any LPG distributor and supplies remain smooth across the country.

BJP govt working entirely on RSS agenda: Oppn backs Priyank Kharge

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A political controversy erupted after Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the functioning and status of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), calling it the "single most corrupt body" in the country. His remarks drew support from leaders of the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, while the BJP strongly criticised the statements. Backing Kharge’s remarks, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad said that the RSS plays a significant role in shaping the policies of the BJP.

Bihar RS poll absence row: Cong cries foul, blames BJP's 'money game' for defeat

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Amid controversy over the absence of its MLAs during the Bihar Rajya Sabha elections, Congress on Tuesday alleged that the BJP "buys" even governments, while the ruling party rejected the charge and said the opposition should manage its legislators.

Rajya Sabha should be renamed 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India': Priyanka Chaturvedi

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday called for changing the name of the Rajya Sabha to the 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India.'

Cong MPs thank party leadership, LS Speaker after suspension revoked; flag 'Oppn discrimination'

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Congress MPs whose suspension from the Lok Sabha was revoked on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the party leadership and Speaker Om Birla for the decision, while asserting that they would continue to raise their voice against what they described as "discrimination" towards the opposition in Parliament.

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Govt giving top priority to boost farmers’ incomes: Shivraj Chouhan

BJP slams Congress over USCIRF report remarks on RSS, RAW

Gujarat allocates Rs 59.14 crore for women-focused ‘pink toilets’

SEBI mulls easing nomination norms for demat, mutual fund accounts

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends G RAM G Act, slams Oppn for 'vote-bank politics' in RS

India starts sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including US

BJP govt working entirely on RSS agenda: Oppn backs Priyank Kharge

Bihar RS poll absence row: Cong cries foul, blames BJP's 'money game' for defeat

Rajya Sabha should be renamed 'Horse-Trading Chamber of India': Priyanka Chaturvedi

Cong MPs thank party leadership, LS Speaker after suspension revoked; flag 'Oppn discrimination'

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