Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah is set to launch initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s cooperative movement, including White Revolution 2.0 to transform the dairy sector and SOPs for a ‘cooperation among cooperatives’ campaign. The goal is to boost milk procurement by 50% over five years and support new cooperative societies in uncovered...
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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized India’s need to prepare for both short and long-duration conflicts amid ongoing tensions with China in eastern Ladakh. He highlighted the focus on operational preparedness, modernization, transformation, and indigenization as key pillars for national security. He also noted a global trend towards increased defense spending due...
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The government announced partial restoration of wheat allocation under the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Ann Yojana, increasing supply to 220 lakh tonnes annually. Beneficiaries in states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat will benefit. Additionally, a Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for banks has been approved to support farmers and traders with loans against...
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The government has approved the continuation of PM-Aasha and a subsidy on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the upcoming rabi season of 2024-25, with an outlay of nearly Rs 60,000 crore. This move aims to ensure minimum support prices for farmers and provide affordable crop nutrients.
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Congress has filed a complaint with Delhi Police over recent statements by NDA leaders targeting Rahul Gandhi. The party claims these remarks, including assassination threats and derogatory comments, are intended to jeopardize his safety and disturb public peace ahead of the J&K and Haryana elections. They demand an FIR against the individuals involved.
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The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 50 basis points is unlikely to prompt an immediate reaction from RBI. This move could help stabilize the rupee and lower borrowing costs. Experts have mixed opinions on its impact, with some seeing benefits for NBFCs while others remain cautious about broader economic effects.
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