NEW DELHI: The Centre has approved a 64% year-on-year increase in fertilizer subsidies for the ongoing rabi season to ₹62,370 crore, as it seeks to keep farm input costs affordable amid volatile global prices. The move, however, could put pressure on the Centre's fertilizer budget for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), potentially requiring additional funds.The increase comes after rice acreage declined…
The (MEA) has criticised reports that Chinese livestreamers filmed in parts of and presented the footage to viewers as scenes from New Delhi, describing the alleged practice as an attempt to spread "false narratives".MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said deliberate misrepresentation of another country's conditions could undermine the credibility of those involved. His remarks followed reports that nationals had been recording…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, 11 November, approved a series of decisions covering support for small businesses, fertiliser subsidies, urban transport and cultural infrastructure.The key announcements include the continuation of the Stand-Up India Scheme and the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units, approval of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi 2026-27 season,…
