New Delhi: The Centre has sanctioned more than ₹1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to support agricultural development and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The sanction letters were handed over by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the second day of the National Agriculture Conference Read More…
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Govt sets lower foodgrain target for 2026-27 amid El Niño concerns
New Delhi: The Centre has set a foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year, slightly below the record production achieved in the previous year amid concerns over possible El Niño-related weather conditions. The target is 2.63 million tonnes lower than the actual foodgrain output of 376.56 million tonnes recorded in Read More…
Centre to Send Teams to Assess Drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to send teams to Karnataka and Maharashtra to assess the drought situation in the two states, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. Speaking at a two-day national conference on preparations for the upcoming rabi season, Chouhan said the impact of climate change was becoming increasingly evident, Read More…
Advanced Technical Analysis Workshop to be held in Thrissur on October 2
Thrissur: Sharewealth Investor Learning will organise an Advanced Technical Analysis Workshop on October 2 at Planet Ashoka, Thrissur. The one-day workshop will feature sessions on Wave Theory, AI in Finance, and Point & Figure Charts, offering participants an opportunity to explore different approaches to understanding financial markets. Author and CMT Ashish Kyal will lead the Read More…
From the Desert to Black Gold: Raju Scripts a Success Story with Pepper Cultivation
Returning to farming after years of expatriate life is a dream for many. But for Raju, a farmer from Vattayi village near Poomala in Thrissur district, that dream has turned into a successful reality. After years of hard work in the Gulf, Raju returned home and chose pepper cultivation as his livelihood. Today, his decision Read More…
India Mining Week 2026 Media Registration Opens
New Delhi: Media registration has opened for India Mining Week (IMW) 2026, a three-day international event scheduled from November 15 to 17 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. The summit will be held under the theme “Stronger Resources, Smarter Mining, Sustainable Tomorrow”, focusing on technology-driven, competitive and sustainable mining. The event will bring together Read More…
PM Modi Highlights 12 Years of ‘Make in India’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the significance of the ‘Make in India’ initiative as it completed 12 years. Modi said the initiative focuses on building infrastructure, strengthening enterprise and promoting innovation to support India’s growth and development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister shared a video and said, “‘Make Read More…
Textiles Ministry Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles has launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign to promote cleanliness, hygiene and public participation across its organisations. The campaign is being observed from September 17 to October 2 under the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat”, highlighting community participation in maintaining clean and healthy surroundings. As Read More…
Coal India Expands Into Energy, Critical Minerals and Advanced Materials
New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) is expanding beyond conventional coal mining, building a diversified portfolio covering energy, critical minerals, advanced materials and research and development. The company’s business development strategy focuses on five areas: coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals, thermal power, renewable energy and storage, critical minerals and advanced materials, and diversified minerals including iron Read More…
Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Recognises Six Major Modes of Property Transfer
New Delhi: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides a legal framework for transferring property and interests in property through several recognised modes, including sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift and actionable claims. Sale, governed by Section 54 of the Act, involves the transfer of ownership in exchange for a price that is paid, promised, or Read More…