IMD Downgrades 2026 Monsoon Forecast

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National
India is facing the risk of a weak monsoon season after the India Meteorological Department downgraded its rainfall forecast for 2026. The latest outlook projects southwest monsoon rainfall at around 90% of the long-period average, raising concerns over agriculture, food prices and water
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Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis

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The government has said India’s fertiliser supply remains stable despite the West Asia crisis, with domestic urea production nearly matching last year’s level and fresh imports secured ahead of the Kharif season. Domestic Urea Production Reaches 37.49 Lakh Tonnes India produced 37.49 lakh tonnes of urea during March-April, close to the output recorded in the […]
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Supreme Court’s Pulse Import Advice Raises A Simple Question: Where Was This Advice During The Farm Law Protests?

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The Supreme Court recently urged the Union government to revisit its policy on yellow dal imports and consider incentivising domestic pulse cultivation. The bench suggested that ministries and stakeholders should sit together and examine whether the current import framework is undermining Indian farmers. At first glance, this may appear like a reasonable policy
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India Targets 100% Homegrown Dal: Protein Security Finally Joins Food Security

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For decades India proudly celebrated food security, yet quietly depended on other countries for the one nutrient most Indians rely on daily for protein. Dal. Despite being the world’s largest producer of pulses, India remained structurally dependent on imports from Canada, Myanmar and Africa. The government’s new push toward complete domestic production is therefore not
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National

India US Deal Will Not Hurt Farmers: Piyush Goyal

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said ongoing India United States (US) deal will not include provisions harmful to Indian farmers. He stated the government is prioritising agricultural interests while negotiating improved market access. India US Trade Deal Farmer Protection Goyal emphasised that safeguarding domestic agriculture remains a key principle in the
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US Opens Tariff Free Market For India Exports

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India and the United States (US) have expanded market access for selected agricultural and pharmaceutical products, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stating that certain Indian exports will now enter the US without tariff. The development is part of ongoing trade engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce. Zero Duty Access For Indian Farm Exports
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India-US Trade Deal Won’t Hurt Farm, Dairy Sectors

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The Union government on Tuesday said the proposed India-United States trade deal will not compromise India’s sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors, with detailed provisions of the agreement expected to be shared soon. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s core interests, particularly those linked to farmers and the dairy ecosystem, have been