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National Governance & Policy 15 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM IST

President Murmu to Inaugurate First National Saras Mela Outside Delhi-NCR in Vijayawada on October 15

India will host the National Saras Mela outside the Delhi-NCR region for the first time, with Vijayawada set to become the venue for the flagship rural livelihoods showcase on October 15. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the event, following an initiative associated with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, underscoring a push to broaden the national footprint of self-help group enterprises and rural women’s market access.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

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

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan 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 emphasis on agricultural research and innovation. The move highlights the government’s effort to strengthen science-led productivity gains, especially in crop improvement, biotechnology, and farmer-oriented research infrastructure.

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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 & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM IST

Centre Pledges 300,000 Permanent Homes for Andhra Pradesh in Major Housing Push

The Union government has announced a large-scale housing commitment for Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the most significant welfare allocations in recent years for the state. At a public event in Burripalem, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu projected the initiative as both a social intervention and a development signal for rural and urban households awaiting secure shelter.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM IST

Centre Pledges 300,000 Permanent Homes for Andhra Pradesh in Major Housing Push

The Modi government has announced a landmark housing commitment for Andhra Pradesh, promising 300,000 permanent homes in a significant expansion of welfare delivery. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu framed the move as a development milestone during a public event in Burripalem, underscoring the Centre’s renewed emphasis on visible, asset-based governance.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Centre Pledges 300,000 Pucca Homes for Andhra Pradesh in Major Rural Housing Push

The Union government has announced a large-scale housing commitment for Andhra Pradesh, promising 300,000 permanent homes in a move aimed at accelerating rural welfare delivery and strengthening the Centre’s development footprint in the state. The announcement, made from Burripalem by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alongside Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, signals a renewed emphasis on basic infrastructure and beneficiary-led governance.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM IST

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Says Voting Rights Cannot Be Reduced to Statute

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has sharply questioned the legal framing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying the right to vote or to be a voter is not merely a statutory entitlement flowing from the Representation of the People Act, 1951. His remarks add judicial weight to an intensifying debate over the constitutional character of electoral participation and the limits of administrative power in voter-list exercises.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:23 AM IST

BJP Accuses Congress of Habitual Mandate Insult as Chouhan Defends Poll Institutions

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Congress of repeatedly undermining public mandates, after senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Mallikarjun Kharge had attacked constitutional institutions by questioning the integrity of the Election Commission and electronic voting machines. Chouhan defended the appointment process of Election Commissioners and said the BJP had full faith in India’s electoral system. The exchange adds to a long-running political clash over the credibility of election machinery, with the BJP portraying Congress criticism as an assault on democratic institutions and the Opposition framing its concerns as demands for greater transparency.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens as Inflation Fears and Debt Loads Push Yields to Multi-Year Highs

World bond markets are under renewed pressure as investors demand higher returns to hold government debt, driving borrowing costs to levels not seen in years. The move reflects a broader reassessment of inflation risks, fiscal sustainability and the likelihood that central banks may eventually need to step in to preserve market stability.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:04 AM IST)

India Must Balance Consumers and Farmers on Edible Oil Duty Cuts, Says Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the government must strike a careful balance between easing edible oil prices for consumers and protecting farm incomes, after the Centre cut import duties on key oils. He also said government agencies will step in to procure oilseeds and pulses if farmers are forced to sell below the minimum support price, signalling a backstop for growers amid price pressure.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:04 AM IST)

India Raises MSP for All Six Rabi Crops for 2027-28, Delivering a Major Boost to Farmers

The Modi government has approved a historic increase in the minimum support prices for all six rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, framing the move as a direct benefit for farmers and a signal of stronger income support. The decision is expected to improve procurement incentives, reinforce price assurance in winter-sown agriculture, and sharpen the policy debate over farm income, inflation, and fiscal support.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:06 PM IST)

BJP Seizes on INDIA Bloc’s SIR Rift, Calls Opposition Alliance Fragmented

The BJP on Monday intensified its attack on the INDIA bloc over the Special Intensive Revision controversy, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleging that the opposition alliance had already “fallen apart” before its planned meeting on the issue. He pointed to the absence of key regional leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin and Arvind Kejriwal, as evidence of widening coordination gaps within the bloc. The remarks sharpen the political contest around the SIR exercise, turning a procedural electoral issue into a fresh test of opposition unity.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:56 AM IST)

Centre Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore Crop Procurement for Kharif 2026-27, Backing Farmers and Price Support

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved crop procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore for the Kharif 2026-27 season, a move aimed at strengthening price support for farmers and stabilising market returns. The decision signals continued central backing for procurement operations that remain critical to rural incomes, food security, and the government’s broader farm policy framework.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (10:03 PM IST)

Ola Electric Board Clears ₹1,000 Crore Rights Issue to Bolster Capital Base

Ola Electric’s board has approved a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares aggregating up to ₹1,000 crore, a move that signals the company’s intent to strengthen its balance sheet and preserve financial flexibility. The fundraising comes as the electric two-wheeler maker navigates a demanding capital-intensive phase marked by scale-up costs, competitive pressure, and the need for sustained investment in manufacturing and technology.

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New Delhi(11)India(5)Government of India(5)N. Chandrababu Naidu(3)Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(3)Government of Andhra Pradesh(3)