Chandigarh, March 12 Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday demanded a CBI probe into an alleged Rs 1,000-1,500 crore "panjiri scam" in Punjab, claiming that it was carried out under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Addressing a press...
Bhopal, March 11 – Former Madhya Pradesh Congress president Arun Yadav said on Wednesday that many farmers in the state were unable to register for wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27 due to technical problems in the online system.Yadav...
New Delhi, March 11 Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi said on Wednesday that the Centre is taking steps to ensure that people do not face difficulties due to disruptions in gas supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.“As the war continues in the Gulf region, involving...
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March 10, Kohima: Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly today emphasized the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in improving Nagaland's economy during a discussion in the House.Initiating the discussion, Advisor, Industries and Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu...
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Indore, March 6 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday that farmers will receive a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal during the procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) in the state.The government has decided to provide the bonus in addition to the MSP of Rs...
New Delhi, February 24 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute at ₹5,925 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing season, an increase of ₹275 over the previous season.The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in...
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New Delhi, February 24 The Union Cabinet approved on Tuesday an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by Rs 275 to Rs 5,925 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing season.The decision was made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra...
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On Feb 23 in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the crucial role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India’s economic growth. He stated that since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented various policies to strengthen the country's...
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Itanagar, February 23 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday emphasized the crucial role of the MSME sector in driving India's economic growth and called on the youth to become job creators rather than job seekers.Inaugurating a national-level mega awareness program here...
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New Delhi, February 23 The FIDIC, a body of consulting engineers, said on Monday that it has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement amended general financial rules for awarding government contracts based on the quality assurance of bidders, rather than selecting bids with the lowest...
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Lahore, February 21 Pakistan's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has come under heavy criticism for her government's acquisition of a luxurious aircraft worth PKR 11.7 billion for her personal use.The Punjab government has acquired a new 2019-manufactured Gulfstream GVII-G500 aircraft for its VIP...
Chennai, February 17 Tamil Nadu will set up an additional 130 modern rice storage facilities at an estimated cost of ₹495 crore, Minister MRK Panneerselvam said on Tuesday.This move will enhance the State's annual rice storage capacity to 7.30 lakh metric tonnes, he added.Opposition parties...
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New Delhi, February 16 – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Gandhi's recent post on the social media platform X, where Gandhi raised questions about a potential India-US trade deal involving agricultural products.In a repost of...
Shimla, February 15 The Department of State Taxes and Excise will allot retail excise liquor vends and entry toll barriers for the financial year 2026-27 through an online e-auction process, officials said on Sunday.This decision has been taken to enhance transparency, accountability, and ease...
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New Delhi, February 13 India needs to address its structural cost disadvantages, leverage free trade agreements (FTAs), and promote the manufacturing of strategic components to boost its exports of electronic goods, according to the NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly report released on Friday...
London, February 11 The UK government has emphasized its first-mover advantage by signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with a rapidly growing Indian economy ahead of the European Union (EU), which it claimed had used Britain's deal as a "benchmark".During a debate in the House of Commons on...
New Delhi, February 10 The proposed draft 'Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2026' aims to ensure categorization and procurement strategies based on technological availability and manufacturing readiness, and to accelerate the acquisition process, the government said on Tuesday.The draft...