India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under FASAL programme, the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) generates satellite-based pre-harvest crop production estimates for 11 major crops of the country (Paddy, Wheat, Jute, Cotton, Sugarcane, Soybean, Tur, Gram, Mustard, Lentil and Rabi Sorghum). Multispectral and microwave satellite data are used for crop mapping, and satellite-based indices along with weather data are utilized for crop yield estimation throu...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. The test at Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew-recovery. The test was conducted in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to sisters and brothers of Assam on Asom Diwas. Shri Modi stated that today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. "Over the last few years, the NDA Governments in the Centre and Assam are working tirelessly to boost the progress of Assam. Remarkable strides have been made in enhancing physical and social i...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: RABI CROPS Cost MSP % Return over Cost 1 WHEAT 1239 2585 109 2 BARLEY 1361 2150 58 3 GRAM 3699 5875 59 4 MASUR (LENTIL) 3705 7000 89 5 RAPESEED/MUSTARD 3210 6200 93 6 SAFFLOWER 4360 6540 50 Total Procurement (In LMT) Total MSP Value (In Rs. Crore) 310 79,267 The details of cost of production and Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27 are given belo...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Average MPCE (Rs.) over different period 2011-12 NSS (68th round) 2023-2024 Rural 1,430 4,122 Urban 2,630 6,996 Difference as % of Rural MPCE 83.9 69.7 Government of India is implementing a comprehensive range of Central Sector as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes and programmes for the welfare of farmers in the country. These schemes encompass entire spectrum of agriculture including Minimum Support Price (MSP...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT Number of entities recognised as startups Andaman and Nicobar Islands 3 Andhra Pradesh 121 Arunachal Pradesh 1 Assam 59 Bihar 96 Chandigarh 27 Chhattisgarh 64 Delhi 737 Goa 29 Gujarat 348 Haryana 306 Himachal Pradesh 14 Jammu and Kashmir 41 Jharkhand 64 Karnataka 845 Kerala 241 Madhya Pradesh 180 Maharashtra 1,200 Manipur 10 Meghalaya 4 Mizoram 3 Nagaland 4 Odisha 117 Puducher...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes for Kashi Tamil Sangamam, that begins today. Shri Modi stated that this vibrant programme deepens the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. "I wish everyone coming for the Sangamam a pleasant and memorable stay in Kashi!", Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister posted on X: "As the Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins today, I convey my best wishes for this vibrant programme...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Aadhaar number holders executed 231Cr authentication transactions in November 2025, clocking a growth of almost 8.5% as against the same period last year. It is indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar, as well as the growth of digital economy in the country. The November 2025 authentication transactions are highest so far when compared with any of the previous months this fiscal year. In October, the numbers were 219.51 Cr. The g...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In response to the impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy has undertaken comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Indian Naval Ships INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, which were present in Colombo as part of the 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review (IFR-2025) of the Sri Lanka Navy, were tasked at short notice to provide immediate relief based ...
India, Dec. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India on 1st December 2025 announced its decision to divest up to 6.0% stake in Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), comprising 5% equity and an additional 1% as a green-shoe option, at a floor price of Rs.54.0 per share. Of the total offer size, 10% has been reserved for retail investors, with the remaining allocated to non-retail participants. On 2nd December 2025, the opening day of bidding for non-retail investors, the ...