agricultural sector

Vidisha, March 7 – In response to allegations from the Congress, particularly regarding the current financial status and agricultural sector issues in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated on Saturday that farmers in the state previously had to wait for hours for electricity during...

Agartala, March 7 – Tripura's food grain production has increased by 12 per cent this year compared to last year, while the participation of young people in the agricultural sector has also risen, with many adopting innovative practices, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath...

Amaravati, March 5 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar said on Thursday that the state government is spending Rs 6,000 crore to build new electric sub-stations across the state.Addressing the Assembly, the Energy Minister said the initiative includes 200 sub-stations in areas...

Hyderabad, March 3 Telangana successfully met a record peak power demand of 18,139 MW, the highest in the state's history, officials said on Tuesday.The state's power utilities successfully met this record demand, which was registered at 11:01 a.m. on Tuesday, without any interruption. This...

Chandigarh, March 2 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore, including several initiatives, such as a new electricity distribution company for the agricultural sector, a ₹100 crore green climate resilience fund, and...

Chandigarh, February 28 – Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar said on Saturday that the way Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was compelled to visit the state and publicly reprimand his own party leaders showed that the Congress high command had lost its influence, and that the state leadership had...

Barnala (Punjab), February 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, claiming that it would destroy Indian farmers.Addressing the Kisan Mahachaupal rally here, Gandhi alleged that the deal had been stalled for four...

Barnala (Punjab), February 28 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, delivered a stern message to the Punjab Congress leadership on Saturday, urging them to end internal squabbling and function as a united team ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Addressing party workers...

Barnala (Punjab), February 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Indo-US interim trade deal will destroy Indian farmers.Addressing the "Mazdoor Kissan Maha Rally" here, Gandhi alleged that the deal had been stalled for four months due to disagreements over the opening of...

Bengaluru, February 27 NABARD projected a priority sector credit potential of ₹4.99 lakh crore for Karnataka for the financial year 2026-27, registering a 12 per cent increase over the projections made for the previous fiscal.Releasing its "State Focus Paper for FY 2026-27" at the State Credit...

Aizawl, February 26 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma presented a budget of ₹17,469.91 crore for the 2026-2027 fiscal in the state assembly, with a focus on improving social infrastructure and boosting the agricultural sector.The chief minister also presented supplementary demands for grants...

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma presented a budget of Rs. 17,469.91 crore for the financial year 2026-2027 in the state Assembly, focusing on improving social infrastructure, connectivity, the agricultural sector, and enhancing anti-drug efforts.The Chief Minister also presented supplementary...

The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Sunderbani in the Rajouri district.The programme focused on raising...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has emphasized the need for states to utilize all funds allocated for farmers' welfare by March 31st of this year.He made these remarks while chairing a virtual meeting in New Delhi yesterday with Agriculture Ministers...

The country's economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1 percent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year. This was stated in a research report released today by the State Bank of India. According to the report, high-frequency indicators suggest that economic activity remained resilient in...

The New Delhi Declaration on the Impact of AI, adopted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, has been endorsed by 89 countries and international organizations. Bangladesh became the 89th signatory to the AI Declaration. This reflects a broad global consensus on using AI for economic growth and...

New Delhi, February 19 The Congress launched its first phase of its campaign against the interim India-US trade deal on Thursday, with senior leaders alleging that the Modi government "compromised" the country's sovereignty and self-reliance.The opposition party claimed that the deal would...

Chennai, February 17 The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹47,248 crore for the Department of Agriculture in the interim budget for 2026–27, and welfare schemes for farmers will continue, Minister MRK Panneerselvam said on Tuesday.In 2025–26, the government had allocated ₹45,661 crore, he...

Kolkata, February 15 India's tea industry is facing increasing financial pressure due to rising input costs, stagnant prices, labor shortages, and climate-related risks, prompting planters to seek policy support and structural reforms to sustain operations, industry representatives said."Many...

Lucknow, February 11 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has transformed its perception over the past nine years, moving from "policy paralysis" to a land of "unlimited potential," as the government presented its 10th Budget in the Assembly.Addressing...