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A high-level Central team has arrived in Bengaluru today to assess the drought situation in Karnataka. Led by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ajit Kumar Sahu, the team will tour the drought-affected regions till October 6th. Divided into three teams, they will visit Tumkuru, Chitradurga, Davangere, Ballari, Mysuru, Chamrajanagara, Mandya, Yadgir, Raichur, Bagalkote and Koppal to assess the crop loss and the distress faced by the farmers in the drought-affected regions. Holding…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India is building a network of free trade relationships that could eventually cover nearly 75 to 80 per cent of the world’s economies. Addressing an event organised by the US Indian Community Foundation in Chicago, Mr Goyal said India has significantly expanded its trade negotiations in recent years, with several more talks underway. He said, the growing network would give companies operating from India access to a much larger international market. Mr Goyal said that…

New Delhi : Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said that the Narendra Modi government is developing a complete ecosystem around cattle rearing, from converting cow dung into biogas and organic fertiliser to processing dairy products and providing market access, to give a new boost to the rural economy. Addressing the state-level Gau Palak Sammelan in Bhopal today, Mr Shah said cattle rearers would be among those benefiting the most from the formation of the Ministry of Cooperation. On criminal justice…

New Delhi : India has called for a WTO-compliant approach to correcting global trade distortions on the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, US.  Speaking on structural excess capacity and production, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India shares the concerns of many Members that trade-distorting support in some economies can lead to dumping and predatory pricing. He said such concerns are addressed through WTO-consistent measures, including anti-dumping and countervailing…

Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman said in a post on X today that it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians on board the MT Kazimah III, who were safely brought ashore. The mission thanked Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance during the rescue operation. Several commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers have come under attack amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The Strait of…

In real estate, timing is often viewed through the lens of festive excitement and peak market momentum. However, seasoned investors and discerning homebuyers have long understood a fundamental rule of wealth creation: the best value is often unlocked when the broader market slows down. Periods of temporary market slumps—whether driven by seasonal pauses, monsoon lulls, or brief traditional windows like Pitru Paksha present a unique opportunity for strategic buyers. While the general market hits a brief pause, savvy…

NBCC (India) Ltd., a Navratna CPSE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the FY 2026-27 on 30th September 2026 with its Administrative Ministry, MoHUA, outlining the performance targets of the Company for the FY 2026-27. The MoU has been signed by Smt. D. Thara (IAS), Secretary (CD), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on behalf of the Ministry and by Dr. K.P Mahadevaswamy, Chairman and Managing Director, NBCC, on behalf of the Company. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of senior…