Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme? Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme? The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
Anna Bhagya: Cash transfer will bring down cost of implementation by estimated 5 to 10% Cash transfer to beneficiaries is likely to be the norm for about 3 months The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
Thailand to host trade meeting with UK in November Thailand and the UK are preparing for a second Joint Economic and Trade Committee (Jetco) meeting, which Thailand is set to host in November. Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates new buildings, portal for farmers Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates new buildings, portal for farmers The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Human gene identified that prevents most bird flu viruses moving to people Discovery means targeted solutions can be directed to avian flu viruses sooner to prevent spillover into humans, say scientists The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Chinta Mohan takes up cudgels for troubled lemon growers of Nellore district Activists of the Congress party and lemon farmers, led by former Union Minister Chinta Mohan, staged a protest demonstration near the Poddalakur Market in SPSR Nellore district on Wednesday, demanding that the Union and State governments immediately bail out the lemon growers from losses. The farmers dumped lemons on the… The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Tomato turns ‘red gold’ for farmers of Chittoor and Annamayya districts as prices touch ₹100 a kg The spiralling price of tomatoes in open markets of Chittoor and Annamayya districts, which have the records of the largest acreage of the vegetable in Asia, has brought smiles to the farmers. The price of the second-grade tomato varieties went up to ₹85 a kg in the open market, while… The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Pastoralists are an asset to the world – and we have a lot to learn from them Pastoralists are livestock keepers who are frequently on the move, sometimes across huge distances. Following mobile lifestyles and living far from centres of power, they are often inaccurately dismissed as backward and in need of modernisation. The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Direct transfer cash to Anna Bhagya beneficiaries, and more The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Govt. hikes sugarcane FRP by ₹10/quintal to ₹315/quintal for 2023-24 season The Centre announced a ₹10 per quintal hike in sugarcane FRP to ₹315 per quintal for the 2023-24 season starting October The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Few buyers for Eid camels as record inflation hits Pakistan As inflation reaches record 38 percent in May and IMF bailout package awaited, the economic crisis affects celebrations. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Jobs of the future: AI could create more jobs than it replaces - Gen Z need the skills to ride the wave New roles are emerging and traditional ones are changing Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 28, 2023 Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka on June 28, 2023 The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
‘Making tangible investments in farming is extremely critical for our country’ When Satguru Jagjit Singh, former chief of Namdharis (a Sikh sect), thought of starting an agribusiness and bought a 50-acre land to grow vegetables and fruits in Bidadi in the 1970s, he never imagined that his venture would one day become a household name in Bengaluru, spread across the country… The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Centre planning new Bill on stray dog issue The Centre will soon formulate a law on the stray dog menace, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala said.
Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023 Thai exports expected to improve in H2 Thai export prospects should improve in the second half of this year as the global economy recovers and conditions are enhanced among trading partners, says the Commerce Ministry.
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 A row over rice in Karnataka The Centre’s denial of rice to the State government has kept the political pot boiling
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023 Wales becomes first part of the UK to ban snare and glue traps to catch animals 'It will be a truly momentous occasion for animal welfare to see snares and glue traps banned in Wales and we're proud of our campaigning efforts in recent years that have helped make this a reality'
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Opposition slams Centre’s policies for tomato price rise The Opposition on June 27 targeted the Centre’s policies as tomato prices doubled in one month across the country. According to the Consumer Affairs Ministry’s Price Monitoring Division, the average national price for a kilogram of tomato was ₹46.1 on Tuesday. One month ago, the rate was ₹23.61. The Centre…
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Karnataka Cabinet to discuss today quotes by Central agencies for Anna Bhagya rice; decide new launch date The State Cabinet that is meeting on Wednesday is likely to take a decision on rescheduling the launch date of the Anna Bhagya scheme as the State government is yet to finalise the rate for rice and the supplier. The Cabinet is also likely to discuss the launch date to…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 EU’s flagship nature laws in jeopardy after voting stalemate Nature Restoration Law vote tied at 44 in favour and 44 against amid claims of lies and fake news
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Minister directs officials to complete projects within stipulated time Taking exceptions to inordinate delays in the completion of government work, Minister for Youth Empowerment, Sports, and Tribal Welfare and Ballari In-charge B. Nagendra directed the officials to complete all the works within the stipulated time.
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Venu is new Chief Secretary, Darvesh Sahib State Police Chief The Cabinet on Tuesday designated V. Venu and Sheikh Darvesh Sahib as the next Chief Secretary and State Police Chief respectively
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Explained | What is the dispute about sugar subsidies at WTO? India is set to negotiate a long-standing dispute with Brazil about domestic sugar subsidies at the World Trade Organisation, following a complaint filed by Brazil in 2019.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 EU faces a cliffhanger climate vote after its parliament emerged deadlocked on a key nature bill The European Union is facing a cliffhanger vote next month that will test its global climate and environmental credentials, after its parliament was again deadlocked on pushing a nature restoration bill onwards