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Jammu, March 29 Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday urged the youth and farmers of the nation to liberate the country from the current "pro-rich" and "anti-people" government.Karra criticised the BJP government at the Centre, claiming...

March 29, New Delhi: A government-organized Kisan Mela was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to showcase local products and promote sustainable farming practices.Organized by the Union Territory government, the event provided...

Raipur, March 29 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mention of the "inspiring" water conservation efforts of farmers in the Korea district during his 132nd "Mann Ki Baat" episode was a matter of immense pride for the state.Sai, who listened...

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Vithoba Bharne in New Delhi yesterday. During the meeting, Mr. Chouhan reiterated the Centre's commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening agricultural infrastructure...

March 27, Kohima: Several members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly participated in the general discussion on the State Budget 2026-27, expressing broad support while also raising key developmental concerns.Initiating the discussion, NPF MLA Hekani Jakhalu described the budget as visionary...

Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha said on Friday that she would launch her new political party on April 25, with "Telangana-centric" issues as its main focus.Speaking to reporters in Nizamabad, she said the name and flag of the party would be announced at 10 AM on...

New Delhi, March 27 A parliamentary panel on Friday criticized the Union Ministry of Agriculture for not fixing a minimum support price (MSP) for all organic crops, in addition to traditional crops, to protect the interests of farmers.The recommendation was made by the Parliamentary Standing...

Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha said on Friday that she would launch her new political party on April 25, with "Telangana-centric" issues as its main focus.Speaking to reporters in Nizamabad, she said the name and flag of the party would be announced at 10 AM on...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday that excessive use of chemical fertilizers and excessive use of water are adversely impacting soil fertility in some parts of the country.In a reply to supplementary queries during Question...

Chandigarh, March 26 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a statewide outreach campaign on Thursday to mark four years of its government in Punjab under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.The campaign, titled "Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann de Naal", saw ministers, MLAs, and party leaders visiting...

Chandigarh, March 26 The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued the tariff order for 2026-27 for power distribution utilities in Haryana.According to the order, farmers will continue to receive electricity for their borewell connections at a concessional rate of 10 paise...

Chandigarh, March 26 Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday directed officials to ensure transparency in the implementation of welfare schemes of the Centre and the Haryana government, and to ensure that their benefits reach the maximum number of people.Khattar, who holds the...

Jamnagar, March 26 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday criticised both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over their governance record in Gujarat, alleging that the two parties have failed to address key public issues over the past three decades.Addressing the ‘Vijay Vishwas...

Kolkata, March 26 The BJP's West Bengal unit chief, Samik Bhattacharya, claimed on Thursday that at least five farmers have died by suicide in the state since February and accused the TMC government of abandoning potato growers who are facing a crisis due to low prices.He stated that reports...

Amaravati, March 25 – In a major relief for electricity consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) approved no increase in electricity tariffs for 2026-27 on Wednesday.The state government said that the APERC's decision reaffirms its...

Amreli (Gujarat), March 25 Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged people to vote for themselves and "form their own government" in Gujarat, accusing the ruling BJP of indulging in corruption.Addressing a ‘Vijay Viswas Sabha’ rally, he alleged that the BJP has handed "insults"...

Amaravati, March 25 In a major relief for consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved no increase in electricity tariffs for FY2026–27, reaffirming the state government's commitment to protecting households, farmers, and small...

The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The bill aims to implement the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2026-2027. The House approved the amendments proposed by the government.In response to the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2026, in...

New Delhi, March 25 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India is on a path of reform, and these reforms are being implemented with conviction and clarity.In response to the debate on the Finance Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said, "Reform is not happening out of...

Harda, March 24 – Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has emerged as a robust economic pillar supporting millions of small and marginal farmers across the country.Designed exclusively for those who need it most, the scheme provides...