Johannesburg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the opening sessions of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa, outlining six proposals aimed at reshaping development priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Global North and South. Speaking on the Summit’s first day, Mr. Modi called for fresh parameters…
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India Sends 20 MT Fortified Rice to Papua New Guinea
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has achieved a new milestone by facilitating the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea (PNG). This marks another significant step in India’s commitment to expanding…
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India, Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: India and Sri Lanka convened their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the farm sector. The session aimed to deepen collaboration across critical areas including agricultural innovation, technology exchange,…
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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 Concludes at IMC
New Delhi, 13 October 2025: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the event celebrated youth innovation in AI and robotics, with a…
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Union Cabinet Approves National Pulses Mission, MSP Hike
New Delhi, October 2 2025 – On the eve of Dussehra during Navratri, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the ambitious National Pulses Mission along with a significant increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for rabi crops. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed…
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Mizoram on High Alert After Rodent Infestation Hits Farmers
The Mizoram government has issued an alert following a severe rodent infestation affecting more than 800 jhum farmers across three districts, raising fears of a potential famine-like situation. Officials from the Agriculture Department are closely monitoring the crisis. Extent of Infestation Deputy Director (Plant Protection) Lalrindiki confirmed that the rodent…
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India-Brazil Launch Maitri 2.0 for Agri-Innovation
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) today launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech, Maitri 2.0, at New Delhi. The event was attended by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), H.E. Mr. Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India,…
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Why India Resists US Corn Imports Despite Demand
The United States has renewed pressure on India to open its market for American corn, citing the country’s growing demand for feed in poultry and livestock industries. However, India continues to resist, citing concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops, high import tariffs, and domestic farmer politics—factors that are unlikely to…
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National Rabi Abhiyan 2025 Conference Begins in Delhi
New Delhi, September 15: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is set to host the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 on September 15–16 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The two-day event will bring together state agriculture ministers, senior officials, scientists,…
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FBI Busts Fungus Smuggling Linked to China
In a major development raising national security concerns, the FBI has arrested a Chinese researcher, Yunqing Jian, for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop-killing fungus known as Fusarium graminearum into the United States. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest, calling it an act of “agroterrorism.” Jian, who was working at…