Rupnagar, March 25 Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday that the future of farming lies in innovation and technology adoption, and artificial intelligence is here to empower farmers."Given the rising climate risks, it is now essential to combine knowledge of the...
Centre Releases ₹1,142 Crore to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies Across Four States
New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Centre has released over ₹1,142 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Mizoram for FY 2025–26 under the 15th Finance Commission’s untied...
Hisar, March 23 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Kharif Krishi Mela-2026 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University on Monday and praised the initiative to bring farmers, scientists, and innovation together on a common platform.The chief minister said...
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Government Launches Internal Audit Portal to Boost Transparency and Accountability
New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – The government on Monday launched the Internal Audit Portal (IAP) to enhance transparency and accountability by transitioning audit processes from manual tracking to a real-time...
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Cabinet Approves ₹2,584.60 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme to Boost Clean Energy and Rural Employment
Focus on Small Hydropower Projects Across States
New Delhi, March 18: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme...
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Financial Access Empowering Women Across India, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman on International Women’s Day
Women Gaining Independence Through Financial Inclusion
New Delhi, March 8: As India marks International Women’s Day on Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that expanding...
Mumbai, February 24: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday presented supplementary demands amounting to ₹11,995.33 crore in the state legislative assembly, with a significant allocation directed towards energy, labour, industries, and mining sectors.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also...
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New Delhi, February 22: The proposed excise duty waiver on biogas blended with compressed natural gas is set to reshape India’s renewable energy landscape, with the Indian Biogas Association stating that the move could unlock investments of up to ₹1 lakh crore if backed by a clear and...
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Mumbai, February 14 – Sustained fiscal commitment has driven rural transformation, with rural development budget allocations rising by over 211 per cent in a decade, reaching Rs 2.73 lakh crore in 2026-27, according to an official statement.Poverty has declined significantly, with extreme...