Friday, April 24, 2026

India approves Rs 30 billion for Maldives under SAARC currency swap

India has approved a Rs 30 billion currency swap for the Maldives. This reaffirms New Delhi's role as a key financial partner. The Maldives also settled a previous $400 million swap. This facility will support economic stability amid regional challenges. India's support strengthens ties and regional financial cooperation.

Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government is also focusing on region-specific agricultural planning. Priorities include food security, higher farm incomes, and better nutrition. Farmers will benefit from improved access to quality seeds and credit. Planning will also consider potential water shortages.

No document or proof will be sought during Census 2027: Director Census Operations in Telangana

Self-enumeration in Telangana to be open from April 26 - May 10

2,500-year-old burial site with bizarre ‘upside-down’ pots discovered in Maharashtra’s Bhandara

New lunar mineral found: What China’s discovery means for research

Centre’s move on women’s quota, delimitation aimed at political gains, says MP G. Kumar Naik

He said the Centre had moved ahead without adequate consultation or discussion with Opposition parties and attempted to bring in the legislation at the last minute through a sudden notification

CESL floats tenders for 3,604 electric buses

Aim is to boost clean mobility across India, it says, adding that a pre-bid meeting will be held on May 7 and the deadline to submit the bids is June 5

A.P. Human Rights Forum demands withdrawal of draft EIA for Vijayawada water aerodrome project

Alleging factual errors and safety concerns in the draft EIA, the members say that the document in current form is ‘unreliable and inadequate for decision-making’

Industries department accords sanction to Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited to go ahead with value addition of monazite

To seek necessary permissions from the Union government before going ahead with the value addition project

India's wheat output likely at 110-120 mn ton in 2025-26 amid weather damage, says Food Secy

India's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is expected to be between 110 and 120 million tonnes. Unseasonal rains and hailstorms have impacted crops in key growing states. The government has increased its wheat procurement target to 34.5 million tonnes. Exports are permitted but facing slow shipments. A new open market sale scheme policy is planned soon.

Indian students being used by extortion rackets in Canada, says intelligence report