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Global Rice Prices Drop Amidst Ample Supply

Recent trends indicate decline in global rice prices, attributed to increased production and reduced demand. In the past three weeks, rice prices have fallen by over five per...

 January 10, 2025

New Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Announced

The Government of India is set to introduce a new credit guarantee scheme aimed at the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. This initiative follows the announcement...

 January 10, 2025

IndiaAI and Microsoft Collaboration for AI Development

In January 2025, IndiaAI, under the Digital India Corporation, partnered with Microsoft to promote artificial intelligence (AI) in India. This collaboration aims to train 500,000 individuals by 2026...

 January 9, 2025

Capacity Expansion at Kandla Port Enhances Trade Opportunities

The Kandla Port in India is undergoing capacity expansion as part of a broader initiative to boost the nation's maritime capabilities. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and...

 January 8, 2025

UP Open Network for Agriculture

Google Cloud announced a partnership with the government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) to establish a Gemini-powered, Beckn-enabled UP Open Network for Agriculture. This initiative aims to transform agricultural...

 January 8, 2025

New Production-Linked Incentives for Drone Manufacturing

In 2025, the Government of India is set to introduce a revamped Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at encouraging a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. This new initiative is expected...

 January 7, 2025

NMDC and KIOCL Merger Proposal – An Overview

The Indian Steel Ministry has proposed a merger between NMDC and Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL). This initiative comes in response to KIOCL's challenges in commencing mining...

 January 7, 2025

New York City Implements Congestion Pricing System

In January 2025, New York City became the first city in the United States to implement a congestion pricing system. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion in...

 January 7, 2025

New E-Auction Portal Baanknet Launched for Investors

The recent launch of the Baanknet portal marks advancement in the e-auction process for properties. This platform was introduced by M Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial...

 January 4, 2025

Onion Price Crisis Intensifies

The onion price crisis in India has intensified since December 2024. Prices have dropped by nearly 50%. Farmers are struggling to cover production costs. The procurement price at...

 January 4, 2025

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