New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The procurement of six Rabi crops increased from 2,302 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) during 2004-05 to 2013-14 to 3,921 LMT during 2014-15 to 2025-26, as the minimum support price (MSP) payments rose from Rs 2.65 lakh crore to Rs 8.36 lakh crore, an official factsheet said on Thursday.
Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs, declaring that individuals associated with organisations advocating violent changes to the existing social system will be considered ineligible for appointment.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly rebuked veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over latter boasting himself as 'proud Dimagi Naxal'. Rijiju also called him "extremely harmful to India's democracy".
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday said that the results of the Legislative Council elections had made it clear that the Congress "is no longer relevant" in Indian politics, adding that the party should introspect and stop politicising every issue.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has extended the ‘New Amnesty Scheme 2025’ till December 31, 2026, to provide more time for employers and insured persons to resolve pending cases.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Reaffirming the government's commitment to maintain regular engagement with industry stakeholders, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has underscored the importance of collective efforts to make Indian products and services globally competitive and strengthen India's reputation as a trusted trading partner.
Nagpur, Oct 29 (IANS) The Congress has registered a second consecutive victory in the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday matters concerning rising pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), stubble burning and the sale of 'green' firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival.
Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has criticised the Congress for questioning the electoral process following repeated election defeats, saying the party should introspect on its leadership, policies and declining public support instead of blaming the system.
