Modi Says Government Shielding Families From West Asia Shock

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government is working to ensure that the impact of the West Asia conflict does not hurt Indian families and farmers, as global energy and supply concerns continue to rise amid the ongoing war. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Noida

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PM Modi Launches Major Assam Projects

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched and dedicated multiple infrastructure and welfare projects during his Assam visit, while also releasing the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme to more than 9.32 crore farmers across India. In Guwahati, the projects inaugurated and for which foundation stones were laid were valued at around Rs 19,680 crore, […]

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Congress Flags Concerns Over US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The Congress party has criticised the proposed India–United States trade agreement, alleging that certain provisions could affect agriculture, energy policy and data regulation frameworks if safeguards are not built into the final text. Congress Criticism Of US Trade Deal Party leaders said the draft framework risks exposing Indian farmers to increased competition from

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India US Deal Will Not Hurt Farmers: Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

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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Flood-Hit Maharashtra Needs ₹20,000 Crore Relief: Half Must Come from Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Maharashtra is reeling under one of its worst agricultural disasters in recent memory. Nearly 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland have been damaged, submerging about 44 lakh acres across 30 districts. Soyabean, cotton, maize, pulses, onions and vegetables — all gone. The damage isn’t limited to crops. Houses have collapsed, roads and canals have been washed […]

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Kejriwal Challenges PM Modi to Counter US Tariffs With 75% Duty

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show “courage” and retaliate against the U.S. by imposing a 75% tariff on all American imports. This was in response to recent U.S. tariffs—up to 50%—on Indian exports. Farmers Under Threat from Cotton Policy Shift Kejriwal criticized the government’s decision […]

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PM Modi Says India Prepared to Protect Farmers’ Interests

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India is ready to safeguard the interests of its farmers and economy following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian agricultural exports. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that India is prepared to handle […]

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PM Releases ₹20,500 Crore to Farmers Under PM-Kisan

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, officially released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The latest installment provides direct benefit transfers to over 9.7 crore farmers across India. ₹2,000 Transferred to Each Eligible Farmer Under the 20th

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Cabinet Clears Rs 24,000 Crore Annual Agriculture Scheme

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual budget of Rs 24,000 crore for six years starting from 2025-26. The scheme will target 100 underperforming agricultural districts across the country in a mission-mode implementation plan to boost productivity, income, and rural infrastructure. Focus on

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Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed Aerospace and Defence Park project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the