Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Odisha government of failing to ensure an adequate supply of fertilisers during the ongoing Kharif season, alleging that the shortage has left lakhs of farmers in severe distress. The opposition party also claimed that rampant black marketing of fertilisers is taking place across the Read More…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the agreement has not yet been formally announced, said the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Tuesday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold rising by ₹70 per gram. Following the hike, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,220 per gram and ₹1,05,760 for 8 grams (one sovereign). The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at ₹10,860 per gram and Read More…
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Estonia, aimed at strengthening India’s economic partnership with Europe following the successful conclusion of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. During the visit, Goyal held high-level meetings with ministers, government leaders, and business executives to promote trade, Read More…
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday praised what he described as West Bengal’s unprecedented political transformation while virtually laying the foundation stone for the world’s largest curd production plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project. The foundation stone ceremony was held from the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata, for the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala surged again on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold rising by ₹70 per gram, pushing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) above the ₹1.05 lakh mark. According to the latest market rates, 22-carat gold is priced at ₹13,135 per gram, while the price of one sovereign (8 Read More…
Daman: In a major boost to regional connectivity, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel on Friday flagged off the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the service marks the Union Territory’s first-ever direct Read More…
Jind: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, describing it as a historic milestone that places the country among a handful of nations operating hydrogen rail technology. Addressing a public gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister said the launch marked a new chapter in the evolution Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday alleged that the supply of E20 petrol is causing injustice to consumers and urged people to unite against the issue. In a video message, Mann called on citizens to sign a petition demanding that the BJP-led Central Government address the concerns surrounding E20 fuel. He claimed that Read More…