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AGRICULTURAL SUBSIDY NEWS

Support given to farmers is an incentive to produce, not a subsidy or freebie

April 03, 2023 12:46 pm

The so-called 'heavy farm subsidisation' is a case of 'heavy reverse subsidisation' of consumers by farmers. The cost of growing food, however high, has to be borne by the state for basic survival of people

Fixing the farm

May 11, 2015 12:00 am

Recasting agricultural subsidies is long overdue. But can the government do it in the present environment?

Govt works to finetune farm subsidy as per WTO

May 08, 2015 4:45 am

India successfully negotiated an open-ended 'peace clause' at the WTO’s General Council last November.

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‘Missiles and drones speak for them’: Ukraine hit by Russian strikes ahead of crucial Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

December 27, 2025 21:28 IST

On Saturday, the Ukrainian leader said the drone and missile attacks are Russian signals that they are not interested in peace.

Dipu Das condition in Bangladesh today will be what Assamese face 20 years later: Himanta frames 2026 Assam polls as ‘civilisational fight’

Updated: December 27, 2025 21:28 IST

Assam CM stresses on need to ‘preserve identity’: ‘In 2027 Census, Bangladeshi-origin Miya Muslims will be near 40% in state’

‘Must challenge bail of accused in larger public interest’: Vadodara car crash survivors weigh legal options

December 27, 2025 21:26 IST

Komal suffered critical injuries on her right leg. The injuries meant that she lost a major portion of her calf muscle, which has resulted in foot drop due to the paralysis of her peroneal nerve.

Dhurandhar Box Office Worldwide Collection Day 22 Update: Ranveer Singh’s film mints over Rs 665 crore in India

Updated: December 27, 2025 21:26 IST

Dhurandhar box office collection day 22 worldwide update: After surpassing the lifetime box-office collections of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2, Dhurandhar has now set its sights on the global box-office haul of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan.

School teacher gets 5-year jail term for molesting minor student

December 27, 2025 21:25 IST

In case of a default in payment of fine, the accused will have to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year.

US deal alone insufficient to secure India’s long-term trade, export growth: CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee

December 27, 2025 21:24 IST

In an interview with The Indian Express, Banerjee also discussed India’s macroeconomic situation, the government’s reform push, and the weakening of foreign fund flows into the country.

Jana Nayagan Movie Audio Launch Live Updates: Atlee, Nelson Dilipkumar, Lokesh Kanagaraj heap praise on Vijay; Anirudh Ravichander takes the stage

Updated: December 27, 2025 21:36 IST

Jana Nayagan movie audio launch date, time live updates: Follow all the latest updates on the audio launch event including date and time, highlights, and key moments featuring Vijay, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol.

Car stunt on snow-laden Mughal Road, all for a reel, traffic cop suspended in Poonch

December 27, 2025 21:18 IST

The incident led to widespread criticism and raised serious concerns regarding safety and professional conduct, particularly given the hazardous road and weather conditions prevailing in the area.

WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shoves away a camera after losing a game at World Rapid Championship in Doha

Updated: December 27, 2025 21:36 IST

Just as the photographer neared him, Carlsen angrily shoved the camera aside and exited the playing hall.

Cut screen time, develop critical thinking: Why UP govt has mandated newspaper reading in schools

Updated: December 27, 2025 21:14 IST

Schools also asked to organise exposure visits to libraries to familiarise students with their services and usefulness.

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