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Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide

October 20, 2023

Cotton farmers in North Indian states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are grappling with a severe pink bollworm (PBW) infestation that is pushing them to the brink of suicide. Even the genetically modified pest-resistant Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is ..

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Operation Chakra 2

October 20, 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of ..

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Indian Power Plant Coal Inventories Decline Sharply Amid Surging Demand

October 20, 2023

In the first half of October, coal inventories at Indian power plants experienced their sharpest decline in two years, falling by 12.6% to 20.58 million metric tons. This significant drop is attributed to a surge in electricity demand, which outpaced ..

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India’s Macroeconomic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

October 20, 2023

Amidst global uncertainty, India is gaining momentum in its economic performance, thanks to easing inflation and a stable rupee. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlighted these positive trends in its October bulletin, signaling a robust macroeconomic foundation. Easing Inflation ..

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“Heartland Tripura” Skill Development Project

October 20, 2023

In an effort to bolster the employability and skillsets of Tripura’s youth, a project named “Heartland Tripura” was officially launched today. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Deloitte India and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) ..

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Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna

October 20, 2023

In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently chaired a meeting to introduce a new public transport scheme aimed at benefiting the rural population of the state. The scheme, titled ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna,’ is set to be ..

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India to Digitize Crop Estimation Process

October 20, 2023

The Indian government is set to modernize its crop area and production estimation process, recognizing the limitations of the current manual system, which often leads to delays and errors. As part of this initiative, the Centre has encouraged states and ..

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Long-standing Demand to Open the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple

October 20, 2023

As Assembly and General elections draw closer in Odisha, the clamor to unlock the Ratna Bhandar (treasure room) of the Puri Jagannath Temple is gaining momentum once again. The treasure room, which has remained sealed for three decades, has become ..

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India’s Horticulture Production Reaches Record High in 2022-23

October 19, 2023

India’s horticulture production has seen a steady annual increase, rising by 1.37% to reach 351.92 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2022-23. This growth is attributed to enhanced productivity and efficiency, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture ..

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Andhra Pradesh to Launch Backward Classes Caste Census

October 19, 2023

The government of Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to launch a comprehensive caste census for Backward Classes, targeting 139 communities under this category. The census will commence around November 15 and utilize the village secretariat system and volunteer network for ..

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