Khurshid counters Jaishankar's EU comment, US quits IDEA
Salman Khurshid indirectly challenges S Jaishankar's 2022 EU statement. In other news, US withdraws from International IDEA as India assumes chairmanship. Read the full Delhi Confidential.
Salman Khurshid indirectly challenges S Jaishankar's 2022 EU statement. In other news, US withdraws from International IDEA as India assumes chairmanship. Read the full Delhi Confidential.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan continues his New Year tradition at Shani Shingnapur temple, stopping for fresh sugarcane juice. Also, bureaucratic reshuffle brings Sanjeev Khirwar back to Delhi, and Akhilesh Yadav gets unique gifts.
India achieves a historic milestone in agriculture, surpassing China to become the world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces 184 new crop varieties to boost farmer income.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan identifies climate, irrigation, and market issues as major obstacles for pulses and oilseeds farmers. Learn about the government's strategies to overcome these challenges.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton & nutri-cereals, to boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance climate resilience for Indian farmers.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of spreading misinformation on Viksit Bharat-GRAM G Act, defends new scheme as corruption-free. Congress launches nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 8.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton and nutri-cereals, to increase yield, cut costs, and tackle climate change. Aim: reach farmers in 3 years.
India has overtaken China to become the world's largest rice producer, with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this milestone while releasing 184 new climate-resilient crop varieties. Read more about I
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan counters Congress's misinformation on the VB-G Ram G scheme, highlighting its superiority over MGNREGA for farmer welfare. Read the full story.
Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of launching a 'Bhrashtachar Bachao Sangram' to protect corrupt leaders, not an 'MNREGA Bachao' movement. Get the full political analysis.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cautions states about potential delays in future fund releases if money for agricultural schemes remains unspent. Read the full details.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan details the revamped Vikasit Bharat G RAM G scheme in Nashik, promising a 60-day suspension during peak farming seasons and guaranteed timely wage payments to workers. Learn about the key changes.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan responds to Amit Shah's praise for CM Mohan Yadav, wishes him well. He also criticizes Mamata Banerjee's temple projects and defends the new Vikasit Bharat G RAM G Act.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Punjab government's resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act, stressing it's the constitutional duty of all states to follow Parliament's laws. Read the full story.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals over 10,000 financial irregularities in Punjab's MGNREGA. State holds special Assembly session against new VB-G RAM G Act. Details inside.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a Rs 65 crore insurance payout, a Rs 100 crore Clean Plant Centre, and a roadmap to make Uttarakhand India's horticulture capital at Gauchar event.
A press conference high tea in Bhopal serving keema vada pav and fish cutlet ignites a political storm. Congress cites a previous BJP govt circular, demanding answers on policy change. Read the full story.
The Rural Development Ministry has sent a detailed report on the new VB-G RAM G scheme to all central ministers to counter opposition criticism. Learn about the key features and government's defense.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Chouhan accuses Congress of misinformation on VB-G RAM G law, highlighting MGNREGA budget cuts under UPA. He asserts the new Act ensures transparency and Gandhian principles. Read the full political debate.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocates for national linguistic unity, urging Indians to learn a South Indian language. He also announces a new policy on tree-based agriculture inspired by Sadhguru.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised MP CM Mohan Yadav's regional industrial conclave model at Gwalior summit, inaugurated Rs 2 lakh crore investments, and paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Bhagalpur cyber police report a significant rise in digital fraud in 2025, with 91 FIRs registered. Over ₹1 crore recovered from scammers. Learn how to stay safe online.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission Act. It aims to solve peak-season farm labour shortages and boost incomes. Learn how it impacts farmers and labourers.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 1,216 PMGSY roads in Merta, marking 25 years of the rural connectivity scheme that has transformed over 15,983 villages in Rajasthan. Read more about this milestone.
A 32-year-old patwari from Jabalpur succumbed to injuries after falling from her balcony in Bhopal while playing with her daughter. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day work guarantee. Read the full details and implications.