March 23, 2026

184 new crop varieties of 25 crops released to boost productivity and climate resilience, farmers to access it within three years | India News

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NEW DELHI: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released 184 new varieties of 25 different crops to increase productivity, reduce input costs and address the challenges of climate change. The new varieties included 122 of cereal crops, 22 of Bt cotton, the only genetically modified crop whose commercial cultivation is allowed in India,…

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Rice production milestone: India overtakes China as top global producer, says minister; output hits 150.18 million tonnes

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India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, surpassing China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday.The announcement came as the minister released 184 new varieties of 25 crops developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at an event in the national capital.Addressing…

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A Trump holiday like no other: Marble deals, social posts and military action – Maduro captured in surprise op

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File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump capped his holiday break with an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, ordering a surprise raid that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro early on Saturday. The dramatic action came at the end of a winter stay at his Mar-a-Lago estate…

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Indian equities outlook: ICICI Prudential flags stable macro backdrop; warns valuations already price in optimism

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The broader macro backdrop for Indian equities remains stable heading into 2026, supported by healthier corporate balance sheets and early signs of an earnings recovery across sectors, according to ICICI Prudential Alternate Investments. However, after a long market upcycle and widespread rerating, much of the optimism on growth and profits is already reflected in stock…

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KVS, NVS admit card 2025 expected to be released soon: Check details here

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Photo source: cbseitms.rcil.gov.in KVS, NVS admit card 2025: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) recruitment exam admit cards are anticipated to be made available soon by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates who have successfully completed the online application process under recruitment notification 01/2025 will be eligible for the…

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