food prices

New Delhi, April 3 Raghav Chadha, who has been a Rajya Sabha MP since April 2022, is known for highlighting the everyday problems faced by ordinary citizens. His interventions in the Upper House have often gone viral for focusing on practical public grievances rather than routine political...

Indore, April 3 Consumers in Indore, known for its world-famous namkeen, are feeling the financial strain, as their favorite 'sev' and 'gathiya' have become more expensive by Rs 10 to Rs 20 per kg due to rising fuel and packaging material prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Indore is...

Washington, March 27 – Donald Trump on Friday highlighted a sharp increase in U.S. agricultural exports, citing a surge in soybean shipments to China and expanded global market access as part of his administration’s trade strategy.Speaking at a White House event attended by farmers, Trump said...

Dehradun, March 27 Providing two meals a day for students residing in Karanpur, an education hub in the state capital, has not only become difficult but also expensive due to the shortage of commercial LPG supply.Once bustling with the activities of students preparing for competitive...

New Delhi, March 27 The market regulator, Sebi, on Friday extended the suspension of trading in seven agricultural commodities, including wheat, moong, and paddy (non-basmati), by another year until March 31, 2027, in an effort to control prices.The other commodities under suspension include...

Dhaka, March 27 – Although geographically distant, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on villages in Bangladesh, where millions of families depend on relatives working in the Gulf region. This has turned regional unrest into a household anxiety, according to a report...

New Delhi, March 27 Prices of cottonseed oil cake rose by Rs 40 to Rs 3,559 per quintal in futures trading on Friday, as speculators created fresh positions due to increased demand.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, cottonseed oil cake for April delivery traded higher by Rs...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

New Delhi, March 23 The Congress said on Monday that the government has failed to address the problems of rising unemployment, increasing food prices, and a declining rupee.Participating in discussions on the Appropriation Bill (2), 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, Congress member Niraj Dangi also...

Chennai, March 21 The shift from LPG to firewood in Tamil Nadu's hotel industry, driven by the LPG crisis, is expected to lead to rising prices of food commodities, but the increased cost of biryani during the festival season is particularly concerning.Muslims are lamenting the fact that...

Washington, March 17 – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump and Republicans, accusing them of pushing policies that have raised costs for Americans while drawing the United States into a “reckless war of choice” against Iran.“This is a very...

New Delhi, March 16 Roti and poori have been removed from the mess menu for certain days at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), after gas supplies to the campus were cut by 20 per cent, prompting student organizations to request the administration to intervene to ensure the smooth operation of...

New Delhi, March 16 The JNUSU announced on Monday that a march to the dean of students' office will demand measures to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operation of canteens and eateries on campus, amid the LPG supply crisis.The call for the march by the student union – originally planned...

An organization in Hojai is offering meals for ₹10 in memory of Zubeen Garg.An organization in Hojai has launched a special initiative to provide affordable meals in honor of the late singer, Zubeen Garg.Under the initiative of Jini Entertainment, the organization is providing a complete...

New Delhi, March 13 CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, demanding strict action against hoarders and those selling cylinders at inflated prices, over the current "crisis" in cooking gas.Baby also urged the prime minister to reconsider New Delhi's...

Kolkata, March 12 Restaurants across Kolkata are struggling with a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, forcing several eateries to reduce their menus, raise prices, and even consider temporary closure, industry representatives said on Thursday.Several food establishments have also...

Kolkata, March 11 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday blamed the Centre for the LPG supply shortage, alleging that the Union government imposed restrictions without first ensuring adequate reserves of cooking gas and petroleum products in the country.Speaking to Bengali...

Kolkata, March 11 – A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, triggered by disruptions in global oil and gas supplies amid tensions in the Middle East, has begun to affect roadside eateries and small restaurants across Kolkata, forcing many to raise food prices while others fear closure.Along...

United Nations, March 11 The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and the cost of living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict.The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report...