Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India and Argentina have agreed to work more closely in agricultural mechanisation, pest control, climate-resilient agriculture, and joint research, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday. The discussion took place at the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that ‘Urja Varta 2025’ will play a key role in accelerating India’s exploration and production (E&P) sector. He said the second edition of the energy dialogue, which will be held here on July … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ for six years, beginning 2025-26, to cover 100 districts. The scheme draws inspiration from NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative focusing exclusively on agriculture and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi/Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese companies have shown keen interest in investing in India’s growing textiles sector, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has said. India’s garment exports to Japan stood at $234.5 million in 2024. Tokyo imported these goods worth about $23 billion last year. Inaugurating the 16th edition of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Amid mounting production costs and delayed payments, yarn manufacturers in Tirupur district, Tamil Nadu, have come together to form a new body — the Tirupur Yarn Manufacturers Association — in an effort to revive the ailing sector and restore profitability. Tirupur, a major textile hub, is … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Shipping and waterways will play a vital role in enhancing India’s exports as the country is headed to become the third largest economic power, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, said on Thursday. Addressing a conference on exports logistics organised by … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday received dividend cheques to the tune of Rs 5,304 crore on behalf of the government from three public sector banks for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025. A dividend cheque of Rs 2,335 crore for FY 2024-25 … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Technology in agriculture has progressed rapidly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past 11 years, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday, calling for a paradigm shift in the agriculture sector by embracing cutting-edge technology and fostering greater synergy among stakeholders. Addressing … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, July 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) Gautam Kumar Dak said on Monday that the Rajasthan government is taking significant initiatives to boost the civil aviation sector, with the dual objective of promoting tourism and generating employment. Key reforms include the reduction of VAT … Read more