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FM Sitharaman urges farmers to utilise govt schemes and benefit from GST cuts for higher income, inaugurates agro-processing centre in Karnataka

Topnewsplus4 weeks ago06 mins

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged farmers to make full use of central government schemes to boost productivity and income, while highlighting the impact of recent GST rate cuts and new rural initiatives announced in the Union Budget. According to information shared by the Finance Minister’s Office on X, Sitharaman was speaking after inaugurating…

Maharashtra government announces Rs 31,628-crore relief package for flood-hit districts

Topnewsplus1 month ago04 mins

The Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 31,628-crore financial relief package for farmers and families affected by heavy rain and floods across several districts, IANS reported. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the move aims to help farmers and small traders recover from the widespread damage to crops, homes and livestock caused by recent downpours. Relief…

Centre approves Rs 13,890-crore procurement of pulses and oilseeds from UP, Gujarat

Topnewsplus2 months ago03 mins

The Union government has approved the procurement of more than 16 lakh tonnes of pulses and oilseeds worth Rs 13,890.60 crore from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat during the 2025–26 kharif season, according to an official notification. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the move is aimed at safeguarding farmers’ incomes by ensuring…

Centre to set up over 500 AI data labs under IndiaAI Mission: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Topnewsplus2 months ago05 mins

Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that the central government will develop more than 500 data labs under the IndiaAI Mission to strengthen talent and infrastructure in artificial intelligence (AI). He was speaking at the inauguration of the pre-event ceremony of AI Impact Summit 2026, to be hosted by India. The…

GST cut on farm equipment to boost farmer profits: Minister

Topnewsplus2 months ago04 mins

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the recent reduction in GST (Goods and Services) rates on agricultural equipment will help lower the cost of farming and boost farmers’ profits. Talking to the media in Bhopal on Saturday, Chouhan said that GST on bio-pesticides and micro-nutrients has been reduced, which will…

Annadata’ in spotlight in PM Modi’s record 103-minute-long Independence Day speech

Topnewsplus3 months ago03 mins

PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: On this 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi took a heartfelt moment to honour the farmers — the people who truly keep Bharat moving forward. Speaking from the Red Fort, he reminded everyone how tough the colonial times were, leaving the country struggling. But it was our farmers’ hard work that…