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When exchanges are active and predictable, FPOs can aggregate produce and hedge prices before harvest. (AI image) By Dr. Arun Raste, MD and CEO, NCDEXIndian agriculture has always had the backing of strong public policy support. Systems like MSP, procurement and buffer stocking have played a stabilising role for decades. They give confidence to farmers…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would not allow any “impediment” in the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states. The top court was hearing a group of petitions concerning the West Bengal SIR, including a plea by Mamata Banerjee that, among other issues, challenges the manner in…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday termed the siphoning of over Rs 54,000 crore through digital arrests as nothing short of “robbery or dacoity” and directed the Centre to formulate a standard operating procedure (SoP) to tackle such offences.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and…
‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ started as a very small film. Director Ankit Sakhiya said in a recent interview on how the movie connected with the audiences and also on how it saved several lives.Talking to the Free Press Journal, he said, “This project started with the thought of making a film and how we…
The Income Tax Department is likely to notify the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 and the accompanying forms in the first week of March, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) sources told ET.The new rules are aligned with the Income Tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026, and…
England’s Adil Rashid, right, being congratulated by Nepal’s Lokesh Bam, centre, and Karan KC (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra has strongly backed Nepal’s rapid rise in international cricket, calling on the ICC and leading nations to move beyond symbolic praise and provide associate teams with sustained opportunities. After Nepal’s narrow four-run defeat against…
Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen is likely to miss the rest of the T20 World Cup league stage after dislocating his shoulder during their first match against Scotland, according to head coach John Davison. Madsen got injured while diving to stop a boundary and landed awkwardly, forcing him off the field with his arm in a…
In Odisha’s protected Simlipal forest, scientists have uncovered biological wealth. Similipal National Park in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha the biosphere reserve, is known to be famous for its thick forests, tigers, elephants and clean environment. This park is regarded as a pollution-free park which is home to many plants and animals, now with 148…
Bar Council of India Releases Tentative Schedule for AIBE XXI; Registration Opens February 11 The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially released the tentative schedule for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI. As per the notice, online registration for AIBE XXI will begin on February 11, 2026, while the examination is scheduled to…
Fans who attended Anoushka Shankar’s Kolkata concert were treated to an unexpected moment when Arijit Singh walked on stage for a surprise live performance. This was his first appearance and performance after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Arijit’s set instantly went viral on social media. Among those present backstage were music…
