Wheat buy may miss target, but set to cross 2023 mark
Sunday, 19 May 2024 Govt agencies aim to exceed last year's wheat procurement of 262 lakh tonnes, targeting 270 lakh tonnes despite lower estimates. Madhya Pradesh faces a 33% decrease. Punjab and Haryana report higher purchases. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan show substantial increases but contribute only 18 lakh tonnes to the central pool.
Rachel Reeves says she is "absolutely committed" to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence and will "set out a pathway" to do so "in the proper way". The chancellor adds, "a strong economy depends on strong defences". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor says the government is ready to support creative industries, after announcing film studios in England are to receive business rates relief for the next nine years. On a visit to the Warner Bros Studio in Leavesden, Rachel Reeves adds "that's something that this government wants to get behind to back growth and back British workers". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government plans to establish daycare cancer centres in 759 districts, focusing on chemotherapy and essential medication. These centres will also screen.. IndiaTimes
The technology secretary has called for "cool, calm minds" in tackling the global challenges faced due to Donald Trump's tariffs placed on US trading partners. Peter Kyle adds the government has had to get the foundations of the economy right, which he says was achieved through the Budget, increased investment and artificial intelligence. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government will back a third runway at Heathrow Airport as it looks to go “further and faster” on growth, the chancellor has announced. In a speech in Oxfordshire on growth, Rachel Reeves said the west London airport’s expansion is “badly needed” because “for decades its growth has been constrained”. Reeves stated that a third runway could increase potential GDP by 0.43% by 2050 and create more than 100,000 jobs. Heathrow’s plan to build a third runway received parliamentary approval in June 2018, but has been delayed by legal challenges and the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An interfaith couple in Madhya Pradesh was assaulted by a mob in Rewa district court while attempting to register their marriage. Police intervened and rescued.. IndiaTimes
Seven Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives and at least 15 were injured in three road accidents in Madhya Pradesh since Sunday. In Uttar Pradesh, three Nepalese.. IndiaTimes
A constable from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, was kidnapped and four police officers were injured after a mob of gun makers from Umarti village in Madhya Pradesh.. IndiaTimes
A Dausa high-security jail inmate, serving a life sentence for child sexual assault, was arrested for threatening to kill Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma in the.. IndiaTimes
Congress legislators in Rajasthan staged an overnight sit-in protest in the state assembly following the suspension of six MLAs, including Govind Singh Dotsara... IndiaTimes
Congress MLAs in Rajasthan assembly have decided to camp inside the House with blankets and mattresses in protest over the suspension of six of its members. The.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of around 25,000 students in Uttar Pradesh, pursuing Kamil and Fazil courses, to be shifted to recognized.. IndiaTimes
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has intensified preparations for the last major bath of Maha Shivratri, scheduled for February 26, at the.. DNA
Rahul Gandhi questions Mayawati's current electoral approach, noting BSP's refusal to join the INDIA bloc for the 2024 elections. Despite BSP not winning any.. IndiaTimes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged party workers to strengthen the organisation and begin preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The Leader.. DNA
The BJP has a tendency to appoint first-time MLAs to chief ministerial positions in key states they win. Notable examples include Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana,.. IndiaTimes
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new chief election commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi has been named election.. IndiaTimes
Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by.. IndiaTimes
The Congress in Punjab plans to introduce 60-70 new MLA candidates for the 2027 Vidhan Sabha elections, focusing on rejuvenating political leadership. State unit.. IndiaTimes
A low-intensity explosion occurred near the house of a policeman in Raimal village in Batala police district, marking the twelfth blast targeting police posts.. IndiaTimes
A recently married couple from Punjab spent Rs 80 lakh to reach the US, only to be arrested and deported upon arrival. They wandered for nine months before being.. IndiaTimes
Paramjit Singh, a 23-year-old from Punjab, embarked on a treacherous journey to the US, financed by selling family land and taking a loan. His route took him.. IndiaTimes
Over 332 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported from the US to India since February 5, with Amritsar being the chosen landing spot. Political figures in.. IndiaTimes
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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