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16Wheat News in EnglishCentre approves 3 percentage point hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, wheat MSP
The central government has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for over one crore employees and...
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16Wheat News in EnglishCabinet hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 to Rs 2,425/quintal for 2025-26
The Indian Cabinet has approved a 6.59% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, raising it to ₹2,425 per quintal...
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90Rice News in EnglishCabinet sticks to Rs.500 bonus for only fine rice
The Telangana government will extend the Rs.500 bonus to fine rice varieties only, starting next season, despite calls for broader inclusion. With...
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63Rice News in EnglishShrinking bowl: Rising input cost & low returns force cut in rice cultivation
Farmers in Bengal's rice belt, including East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Hooghly, are scaling back rice cultivation, impacting the state's food self-sufficiency. Spiraling...
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78Maize News in EnglishPeople in ‘maize bowl’ of Bihar dish out reluctance and lack of enthusiasm towards elections
Bihar's "maize bowl" voters show reluctance in elections, citing unfulfilled promises and economic woes. Despite high maize productivity, lack of infrastructure and...
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93Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil industry body seeks govt intervention as mustard seed prices fall below MSP
Edible oil industry body SEA has expressed concern over wholesale prices of mustard seeds falling below the minimum support price of Rs...
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91Rice News in EnglishKerala government launches own rice brand to counter Union government’s Bharat Rice
Rice has become a political tool in Kerala with the state government launching its own brand to counter the Union government’s Bharat...
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70EnglishClimate crisis in Maharashtra’s Beed forces women to choose between uterus and livelihoods
In the semi-arid lands of Maharashtra’s Beed district, women face a stark choice — endure hysterectomies or risk losing their livelihoods. Climate-induced...
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90EnglishIndian Sugar Mills Association urges government to increase ethanol price
The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has urged the government to increase the price of ethanol made from B and C heavy...
