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India explores carbon credit deals with Singapore, Sweden and South Korea after deal with Japan

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- India is in talks with Singapore, Sweden, and South Korea to set up bilateral carbon crediting arrangements similar to the one it signed with Japan in August, said two government ... Read More


In a first, rural schools to host model gram sabhas to train youth in democracy

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- For the first time, India is preparing to introduce the concept of Gram Sabhas into classrooms to educate children in rural and tribal areas about their rights and responsibilitie... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why India is equipping fishing vessels with transponders

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- India has started equipping fishing vessels with satellite-based transponders for real-time monitoring. About 36,000 fishing boats have been fitted with the devices and the plan... Read More


Southwest Monsoon withdrawal delayed, expect above-normal rain in post-monsoon in October-December:IMD

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The south-west monsoon season, which recorded an 8% surplus in rainfall for June-September, is experiencing a delayed withdrawal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mru... Read More


India develops early-harvest tur to stabilize prices of pulses, curb imports

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- India is preparing to introduce short-duration, high-yielding varieties of tur (pigeon pea) that can be harvested early, as it aims to curb sharp spikes in prices of pulses and ... Read More


A fifth of India's pulses is imported. A fix is coming.

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- India is preparing to introduce short-duration, high-yielding varieties of tur (pigeon pea) that can be harvested early, as it aims to curb sharp spikes in prices of pulses and ... Read More


India's food processing sector gets Rs.1.02 trillion investment pledges

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The government has signed agreements with 26 domestic and international companies, securing investment commitments worth Rs.1.02 trillion in the country's food processing sector... Read More


India's new speed breeding centres to deliver improved seeds faster

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- India is planning to establish five modern seed breeding facilities across the country to encourage advanced seed research and develop high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties... Read More


Softer, gluten-free millets could soon rival wheat in rotis, pasta, and bread

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- For many households, wheat flour rotis have long been the easy choice, with healthier millet versions often losing out for being less soft and cumbersome to prepare. That might ... Read More


Your millet rotis just got softer and healthier: Indian scientists unlock a game-changing secret for superfood appeal

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- For many households, wheat flour rotis have long been the easy choice, with healthier millet versions often losing out for being less soft and cumbersome to prepare. That might ... Read More