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April 24, 2026 10:24 PM

Centre to buy more wheat at MSP to help farmers weather freak rain shock

The Union Government has raised its wheat procurement target at the minimum support price (MSP) by 15 per cent during the current season to 34.5 million tonnes, from 30 million tonnes planned earlier, to support farmers whose crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rains, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Friday. The state-wise procurement of wheat from Madhya Pradesh is now expected to be 10 million tonnes against an earlier 7.8 million tonnes, Uttar Pradesh 2.5 million tonnes as against...

April 6, 2026 5:59 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan calls for innovation, social responsibility at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology convocation

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday urged students to embrace innovation, uphold integrity, and contribute to nation-building while addressing the 8th convocation ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology in Murthal, Sonepat. Paying tribute to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, the Vice President described him as a visionary leader who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of farmers and marginalised communities. He said Chhotu Ram’s emphasis on cooperative institut...

December 8, 2025 1:33 PM

Jitendra Singh highlights India’s shift toward innovation-driven growth at IISF

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that India is moving from a traditional economy to an innovation-driven one, and is increasingly shaping global technology trends. He was speaking at sessions of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula. Singh said startups will play a major role in driving India’s future growth, but stressed that mentorship and early guidance are as important as funding. Interacting with young entrepreneu...

December 7, 2025 6:09 PM

Government’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund to boost private innovation: Jitendra Singh

The Union government’s ambitious ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund will play a pivotal role in transforming India into a global innovation hub by drawing the private sector deeper into research and technology development, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at a round table during the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 in Panchkula, Singh urged industry leaders, investors, startups and researchers to take gr...

December 7, 2025 6:08 PM

IISF 2025: Jitendra Singh highlights India’s journey toward Atmanirbhar Science

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 11th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula on Saturday, positioning the four-day event as a national platform built on “Celebration, Communication and Career.” Speaking at the inaugural session, Singh said the festival was designed to take science beyond laboratories and into the public domain, enabling citizens - particularly students and young researchers - to meaningfully engage ...

October 21, 2025 4:07 PM

Centre releases over Rs 730 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Gujarat, Haryana

The Union Government has released over ₹730 crore under the 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in the states of Gujarat and Haryana for the Financial Year 2025–26. According to an official statement, Gujarat has received the second installment of Untied Grants for FY 2024–25 amounting to ₹522.20 crore. The funds have been released to all 38 District Panchayats, 247 eligible Block Panchayats, and 14,547 eligible Gram Panchayats across the state...

October 3, 2025 7:52 PM

Amit Shah calls khadi a symbol of self-reliance at Khadi Karigar Mahotsav in Rohtak

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the Khadi Karigar Mahotsav in Rohtak, Haryana, as the Chief Guest. The event also saw the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Ministers Krishan Pal Gurjar and Rao Inderjit Singh, along with several other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Shah highlighted the historic and cultural importance of Khadi, recalling how Mahatma Gandhi used it as a powerful tool during the freedom struggle to eradicate poverty, promote Swade...

October 3, 2025 10:07 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates exhibition on new criminal laws in Kurukshetra, dedicates development projects worth Rs 900 crore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a state-level exhibition on new criminal laws in Kurukshetra, Haryana, while also dedicating and laying the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹900 crore undertaken by the Haryana government. The event was attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and several dignitaries. Shah said that the state government had inaugurated four projects and laid the foundation stone for eight...

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...

August 18, 2025 10:35 AM

Haryana: All 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage opened amid rising Yamuna water level

Amid rising water levels in the Yamuna River, all 18 gates of the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana were opened on Sunday - the first time this season that such a step has been taken. The development comes as several major rivers across India, including the Ganga, are witnessing rising water levels. Vijay Garg, Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department, said that heavy rainfall had led to an inflow of 1.78 lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna, marking the highest level recorded this season. ...