Highlights The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank facilitating the talks and also becoming a signatory to the agreement. Under the treaty, the Western Rivers — Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — were allocated...
The Nut and Dried Fruit Council of India (NDFC-I) has launched a major initiative to boost domestic production of nuts and dried fruits by importing high-yield walnut and cashew seedlings from other countries. The move aims to reduce India’s dependence on imports and establish long...
Center Launches National Campaign to Educate Farmers… With the upcoming Kharif sowing season, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a nationwide 15-day campaign starting May 29 to raise awareness among farmers about modern agricultural technologies and new seed...
Death toll to 18 in Gujarat, 38 injured, and 1,300 homes damaged due to unseasonal rain The death toll from unseasonal rains and thunderstorms in Gujarat has risen to 18, according to government sources on Wednesday, after four more people lost their lives in rain-related incidents across...
Basmati Rice Prices Rise as West Asian Buyers Rush Orders Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Basmati rice prices have increased by up to 10% over the past two weeks, ending a six-month decline. This rise is driven by a surge in purchases from West Asian countries amid growing tensions between...
