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Farm outfits, experts rue leaving small farmers out of ambit of Bill to end kurki

Not just farmers, Union government’s own body had backed making MSP legal

December 13, 2020 10:41 am

While CACP recommends the MSP of 23 crops every year, its recommendations have no legal binding on anyone including the government and mostly wheat and paddy are procured by the government on MSP.

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan misled the House about extent of crop damage: Congress

April 22, 2015 9:22 am

Radha Mohan Singh said in the Lok Sabha, the first assessment of 181 lakh hectares was reduced to 80 lakh hectares during a videoconference between the PM and the states.

BJP vs Congress over land and crops, 'facts' and 'lies'

April 22, 2015 7:56 am

Narendra Modi, who was present at the meeting, reportedly praised Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh for his reply to the debate on the agrarian crisis.

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Usage of LPG, smartphones among details to be sought during census

January 23, 2026 05:58 IST

The census questionnaire is finalised on the basis of inputs and suggestions from different ministries, departments, organisations and census data users before each exercise.

Workers must unite to bring back MGNREGA, says Rahul

Farmers showed the way, workers must unite to bring back MGNREGA: Rahul Gandhi

January 23, 2026 05:55 IST

Kharge says repeal of scheme part of ‘conspiracy to erase’ Mahatma Gandhi’s name

US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilise country

January 23, 2026 05:50 IST

As major institutional deadlines for the Nation approach, any initiative likely to fuel instability, confusion or a breakdown of trust carries serious risks for the country," he wrote.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati at Sangam during the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)

After eviction notice to Swami Saraswati, he warns Magh Mela authority of legal action

January 23, 2026 05:46 IST

On notice over Shankaracharya title, he says, ‘Questioning beyond jurisdiction of an administrative officer like you’

Ukraine, US and Russia to meet in UEA on Friday, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

‘It’s all about the land’: Zelenskyy says Ukraine to hold talks with US and Russia

Updated: January 23, 2026 05:32 IST

The talks come after Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the forum. Trump said the meeting was “good” as diplomatic efforts appeared to gather pace.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar: Stronger ties between India, EU can de-risk world economy

Stronger ties between India, EU can de-risk world economy: EAM Jaishankar

January 23, 2026 05:29 IST

This comes ahead of the India-EU leaders’ summit and the visit of the EU leaders to India for the Republic Day celebrations.

‘Homebound’ misses Oscar race in a fierce competition

Updated: January 23, 2026 05:26 IST

Even though Homebound’s Oscar campaign comes to an end, it remains a significant Indian film that touched the global audience with the story of two young friends and their struggles.

Breast of Luck: Born from friendship, musical shines light on cancer and care

Updated: January 23, 2026 05:25 IST

Drawing from their life, actors Tannishtha Chatterjee and Sharib Hashmi have written Breast of Luck, a ‘non-preachy’ musical that addresses cancer and caregiving

Education Ministry forms panel to review suicide cases at IIT Kanpur

Updated: January 23, 2026 05:21 IST

The committee will examine the circumstances around these incidents, institutional policies, grievance redressal mechanisms, counselling services, and other student support systems.