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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Centre’s App-Based Fertiliser Pilot in 22 Districts Delivers ₹1,500 Crore Savings

The Centre’s pilot programme for fertiliser sales through an app in 22 districts has generated estimated savings of ₹1,500 crore, even as more farmers bought fertilisers in the Kharif 2026 season than a year earlier in the same districts. The outcome suggests that tighter digital tracking and targeted distribution can curb leakages without constraining farm access, offering a potentially significant fiscal lever in one of the government’s largest subsidy lines.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (10:15 AM IST)

Delhi Court Seeks Response From Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinod Tomar on Wrestlers’ Appeal Against Acquittal

A Delhi court has sought responses from former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh and ex-assistant secretary Vinod Tomar after four women wrestlers challenged their acquittal in a sexual harassment case. The appeal targets the August 3 verdict that cleared the two men, keeping the long-running legal battle at the centre of India’s sports accountability debate.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (09:34 AM IST)

BharatPe Backs New UPI MDR Framework, Distances Itself From Ashneer Grover’s Criticism

BharatPe has endorsed the new UPI merchant transaction framework, saying it supports a more sustainable digital payments model while keeping the system free for consumers and shielding small merchants. The company also clarified that former co-founder Ashneer Grover’s criticism reflects his personal views, not the firm’s position.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:15 AM IST)

Jio Credit expects BoFA deal to clear by December as capital plan resets product strategy

Jio Credit expects regulatory approval by December for its Rs 18,268 crore fund raise from Bank of America, a transaction that would materially expand the company’s lending capacity and reshape its near-term strategy. The capital infusion is expected to lift assets under management sharply and trigger a review of product plans, with Bank of America set to receive two board seats under the partnership.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:13 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Chairs First Comprehensive Monthly Review of Agriculture Ministry in New Delhi

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday chaired the ministry’s first comprehensive monthly review meeting at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, signalling a more structured oversight mechanism for the farm sector. The meeting is being viewed as an early effort to tighten administrative coordination, track implementation, and sharpen policy delivery across agriculture programmes.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Major Drag on India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Warns

India’s rural economy remains heavily exposed to the vagaries of the monsoon, with rainfed agriculture still accounting for nearly 60% of the country’s net sown area and about 40% of total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry. A UN official has warned that this dependence on rainfall continues to pose a structural challenge for farm incomes, output stability and broader macroeconomic resilience.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 09:57 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Core Risk to India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Says

Rainfall volatility remains one of the most persistent structural risks facing India’s rural economy, a senior United Nations official has warned, underscoring the exposure of farm incomes, food output and rural demand to the monsoon cycle. The concern is especially acute because rainfed agriculture covers nearly 60% of India’s net sown area and accounts for about 40% of total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (12:04 PM IST)

El Niño Threatens Rabi Output in Rainfed Areas, Puts Foodgrain Supply on Watch

The agriculture ministry has warned that El Niño conditions could tighten irrigation planning and stress rainfed farms during the rabi season, raising the risk of lower output in wheat, pulses and oilseeds. The warning comes as India faces more erratic climate patterns, with the biggest vulnerability concentrated in areas that depend on winter moisture and limited canal or groundwater support.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 05:53 PM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Joins AgriVision’s 10th National Convention in Delhi, Signals Policy Focus on Farmer-Led Growth

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in AgriVision’s 10th national convention in New Delhi, underscoring the government’s continuing emphasis on agriculture as a driver of rural prosperity. The event placed policy attention on productivity, farmer welfare, and the broader transformation of India’s agri-economy at a time of climate stress, market volatility, and rising expectations from the farm sector.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Major Drag on India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Warns

India’s rural economy continues to face a structural vulnerability because a large share of agriculture still depends on the monsoon, a senior UN official has said. With rainfed farming covering nearly 60% of the country’s net sown area and contributing about 40% of total food output, the issue remains central to food security, farm incomes and broader macroeconomic stability.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

Food Ministry Flags GST Filing Gaps in Sugar Mills, Orders Further Disclosures

India’s Food Ministry has identified discrepancies in GST filings by sugar mills and has begun action against erring units, according to officials familiar with the matter. The mills have been asked to furnish additional details for the period August 20-31, signalling tighter scrutiny of tax compliance in a sector central to farm incomes, industrial output and food policy.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:53 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates New ICAR-IIAB Facilities in Ranchi via Video Conference

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday inaugurated a set of new facilities at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (ICAR-IIAB) in Ranchi through video conferencing, underscoring the Centre’s push to strengthen agricultural research infrastructure. The launch signals continued federal emphasis on biotechnology-led innovation, with an eye on improving crop resilience, productivity, and farmer outcomes.

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