rural economy
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NATIONAL
Economy – Singur’s Unfinished Industrial Dream Still Shapes Bengal Politics
Economy – On the outskirts of Singur, a place once at the heart of West Bengal’s political upheaval, small groups…
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INTERNATIONAL
Agriculture – Pakistan Faces Rising Food Imports Despite Strong Farming Base
Agriculture – Pakistan, a country where a significant share of the workforce is tied to farming, is witnessing a growing…
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Elections – Child Labour and Low Wages Shadow Murshidabad Beedi Industry
Elections – As election campaigns intensify ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, political debates in Murshidabad are dominated by…
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Agriculture – Government Orders Action After Farmers Report Seed-Related Crop Loss
Agriculture – Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered swift action following complaints from farmers in…
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Wages – Gujarat MGNREGA Workers Face Months-Long Payment Crisis
Wages – Workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Gujarat are grappling with prolonged…
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Agriculture – Weak Monsoon Outlook Raises Concerns for India’s Farm Sector
Agriculture – India’s agriculture sector is likely to encounter a challenging year ahead, as early indicators point to a weaker-than-usual…
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UP STATE
Agriculture – Mushroom Farming Boosts Rural Incomes and Women Entrepreneurship in UP
Agriculture – The push towards alternative farming practices in Uttar Pradesh is steadily reshaping the economic landscape of rural communities.…
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NATIONAL
Agriculture – Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on MSP Cost Calculation Concerns
Agriculture – The Supreme Court on Monday took up a petition raising concerns over how the minimum support price (MSP)…
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Agriculture – Weak Monsoon and Rising Costs May Challenge Rural Economy in 2026
Agriculture – India’s rural economy could come under significant strain in 2026 as forecasts point to a less favourable monsoon…
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NATIONAL
Agriculture – Army Sourcing Boosts Farmers Near Cantonment Areas Nationwide
Agriculture – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday highlighted a growing initiative in which Army units are sourcing food items…
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