India’s foodgrain production to be an all-time high at 303 million tonnes
Feb 24, 2021India’s foodgrain production in the 2020-21 crop year will touch a new all-time record high of around 303 million tonnes (MT), which is over 2% higher than the previous year's output. Agriculture ministry’s second advance estimates for the current crop year (July-June cycle), released on Wednesday, shows record output of paddy (120 MT), wheat (109 MT), maize (30 MT) and gram (12 MT) in the foodgrain basket.
Protests turn to politics: Farmers to fight BJP in poll-bound states
Mar 3, 2021In a political turn in the farmers’ protest, unions agitating for repeal of the three farm laws on Tuesday said their leaders would visit poll-bound states and seek votes in favour of parties contesting against the BJP.
Centre puts states on guard against surge in forest fires and poaching during lockdown
Apr 8, 2020Amid reports of incidents of forest fire and apprehensions about surge in poaching during lockdown period, the Centre has asked states to deploy staff required to operate for fire fighting in forest and patrolling activities. As per experts, with police being busy and forest officials movement hindered due to lockdown, a new wave of poachers is trickling down.
States to adopt uniform approach to counter Maoist menace
Jun 5, 2013Consensus to adopt a national policy to deal with Naxalism is considered a major shift from the existing system, where every Maoist-affected state has its own way to deal with the problem.
Nominated to Rajya Sabha, Sudha Murty says 'I get bigger platform'
Mar 9, 2024Sudha Murty, renowned philanthropist, engineer, and author, was appointed to the Rajya Sabha, filling the sole vacant seat in the nominated category that had remained unoccupied for over 21 months. Her nomination, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Women's Day, is hailed as a compelling endorsement of women empowerment, describing her presence in the Rajya Sabha as a formidable testament to the strength of 'Nari Shakti' (women power).
PM, Sonia, Rahul met people of all communities in riot-hit areas: Government
Sep 17, 2013The minister state for home affairs R P N Singh, who accompanied Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to Muzaffarnagar on Monday, said they met people of all communities, listen to their woes and tried to share their pain and grief during their visit to the riot-hit areas.
Karnataka Floor Test: Jharkhand example from 2005 indicates uncertainty over House proceedings
May 19, 2018Though the powers of the pro-tem speaker are not defined in the constitution, he/she is generally appointed for two main tasks - administering oath of office to new members and to conduct the proceeding of the House to elect new speaker. During a floor-test, he/she can vote in the event of a tie.
Farmers' protests: On back foot, farm unions may seek political support
Jan 29, 2021Farmers’ unions agitating for the repeal of the central agri laws may continue to publicly resist the presence of politicians at their platform but they are now looking for their support to take the protest forward at a time when the chances of resuming talks with the Centre appear quite bleak and they need to keep up the spirits of their supporters.
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