The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has reported the progress in area coverage under summer crops as of April 17, 2026. This year's report highlights area reductions across various crops compared to the previous year, including Rice, Pulses, Shree Anna cum Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds.
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India and Korea aim to elevate their relationship to a new level during President Lee's first visit to India. With agreements to boost bilateral trade and technological collaboration, the two countries are seeing new opportunities for growth. Cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties are also set to strengthen with
The Samriddh Gram initiative by the Department of Telecommunications in India has been nominated for the WSIS Prizes 2026 in the Enabling Environment category. This recognition highlights India's efforts to leverage digital infrastructure for rural development through the BharatNet project. The initiative, which uses community hubs called Samriddhi
Mr. Kapil Chugh, ringleader of a massive GST refund fraud worth ₹1,825 crore, was arrested at IGI Delhi Airport after returning from Dubai. In collaboration with Mr. Vipin Sharma, Chugh orchestrated a sophisticated scheme leveraging dummy firms and false invoices to fraudulently claim input tax credits and refunds. This
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the Department of Posts' Annual Business Review Meeting, highlighting a historic 16% revenue increase for the fiscal year 2025–26 and setting future strategic directions. India's Department of Posts achieved revenues of ₹15,296 crores, driven by significant growth in Citizen