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February 5, 2026 6:33 PM

India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, no compromise on agriculture or dairy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the proposed India-US trade deal fully protects country’s agricultural and dairy sectors, asserting that there has been no compromise on farmers’ interests. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Chouhan said the government has ensured that India’s staple grains, millets, fruits, major crops and dairy products remain outside the scope of any market-opening measures that could harm domestic produc...

February 4, 2026 3:57 PM

India safeguarded agriculture, dairy in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured Members of Parliament that India has successfully safeguarded the interests of sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, in the trade agreement with the United States, while ensuring significant benefits for Indian exporters. The India–US trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Indian goods entering the US to 18 per cent, has triggered a political row, with Opposition members expressing concern over claims by...

October 3, 2025 5:24 PM

Dairy sector grew 70% in 11 years under PM Modi, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana, on Friday, describing it as a major step towards strengthening India’s dairy sector and ensuring the welfare of milk producers. The plant, the largest in the country for producing curd, buttermilk, and yogurt, was built at a cost of about ₹350 crore and will supply dairy products across the Delhi–National Capital Region. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, “Prime Minister N...

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...