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India’s iron ore, manganese, aluminium output rises in H1 FY25 amid strong demand

Iron ore production rose by 5.5% to 135 million tonnes, while manganese ore output increased by 6.2% to 1.7 million tonnes




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Crude Check: At a resistance level

Traders can go short




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Crude oil futures rise as OPEC delays production output increase

Increase in tensions in West Asia also boosted the price of the commodity. The latest developments in West Asia have created apprehensions in the market over possible crude oil supply disruptions from the region.




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Golden morning, balanced diet & tennis




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Calisthenics, rock-climbing and laughter




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Crystal-ball gazing: Diagnostics, faster & more precise

Comprehensive remote monitoring has the potential to revolutionise healthcare




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Immunisation turns 50

The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) — an initiative of the World Health Organization (1974) turns 50 this year




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Drugmakers chart a specialised course to navigate choppy waters

India’s pharma industry is moving from volume to value, investing in quality manufacturing 




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Is health on your manifesto this election?

Vote for health: As India approaches election season, will health reforms become a rallying point?




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Tennis, yoga and unwinding with a book

Ritesh Kumar’s daily routine includes yoga, a plant-based diet, contemplation, tennis, and unwinding with a good book.




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The rising global tide of genomics for public health

Genomics is advancing our understanding of the genetic basis of health and disease and shaping strategies to promote population health.




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Act on hepatitis infections

Deaths from viral hepatitis-related causes are increasing, with around one hepatitis death every 30 seconds, says the WHO, ahead of World Hepatitis Day (July 28).




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Advent of an assisted baby boom

How IVF clinics in India are plotting healthy growth plans amid falling fertility rates 




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Why maternal nutrition is blue-chip investment

Guaranteed maternal nutrition can break the cycle of malnutrition passed from one generation to the next




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Yodelling his way into our hearts: A tribute to Kishore Kumar



  • Bindu D Menon

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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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UPL recognised as top patent applicant in agro-chemical research

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities




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Helping lift economic status of rural women — the Kissandhan way!

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term




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Ninjacart pares losses to ₹259 cr for fiscal 2024

Operating revenues up 74 per cent % at Rs ₹2002 cr on volume growth




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Ethanol producers may require 11.3 million tonnes of maize this year

Question mark over availability of the coarse cereal from kharif as the jury is out on the acreage




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CMFRI develops eco-friendly fish feed from black soldier fly larvae 

CMFRI transferred the technology to Amala Ecoclean, a start-up focusing on sustainable waste management and environmental solutions, for large-scale commercial production




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Icrisat DG to take over as WAF Secretary General

Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes transitions from Icrisat to World Agriculture Forum, succeeded by Himanshu Pathak in Hyderabad




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Blue Pearl, a new fish farmer producer company launched in Kodungallur

Highlighting the rapid growth of the fisheries sector, the Minister said the Centre has outlined several schemes dedicated to strengthening the fisheries sector




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Stanford Blade named interim D-G of ICRISAT

Blade, currently the Deputy Director General (Research) at the institute, will lead the institute until the new Director General, Himanshu Pathak, assumes the position next year




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Sluggish demand hit tea prices in Kochi auctions

Good liquoring teas were lower by ₹1 - ₹2 along with medium and plainer teas, witnessing a lot of withdrawals




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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Climate issues, disease seen impacting arecanut production this year

Factors such as continuous heavy rainfall with intermittent sunshine, low temperatures and high humidity help in the spreading of this disease in arecanut plantations




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Marut Dronetech raises $6.2 mn from Lok Capital in Series A funding

Funds to be deployed on developing advanced agri drones, expanding channel partner network and service centres




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Fertiliser shortage hits Kerala’s pineapple farming community 




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WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further

“We had requested the government to allow mills to begin crushing as early as November 5. However, the ministerial committee has decided to start the season on November 15”: WISMA President




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Fisheries Ministry, CMFRI, NFDB collaborate to showcase drone tech in marine sector

An awareness workshop will be held on November 8, featuring demonstrations of drone applications for tasks such as aquaculture input dispensing, water body monitoring, and marine mammal assessments




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Haresh Vyas is Chairman of World Castor Sustainability Forum

“Vyas brings a wealth of experience and an unfaltering commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, setting the stage for transformative growth and enhanced sustainability within the castor industry”




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25% dip in urad output to drag down pulses production despite rise in area

Trade sees no impact on prices in near term due to imports




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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ISMA pegs India’s 2024-25 sugar production at 33.3 million tonnes

India’s sugar availability looks comfortable on previous year stock amid likely fall in production




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Call for joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 31st Swadeshi Science Congress

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 




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Govt withdraws sugar stock disclosure order citing comfortable domestic availability

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener




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Storage in key reservoirs down a tad this week

Level at 86 per cent of total capacity; number of States with below-normal storage down to three




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Exporting community welcomes Tea Board’s move to issue notice to over 2,000 companies for defaulting on export returns

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal




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Sluggish start to rabi plantings in Rajasthan




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This time for Africa: Asian tea producers to explore possibilities to create market opportunities in Africa

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality




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How Millet Sisters drive millet consumption in rural areas

Grassroot campaign to convert producers into consumers




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Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, coastal AP as IMD hints at fresh low-pressure area

Satellite pictures show rain clouds spreading out from west coast of Sri Lanka into coastal and interior Tamil Nadu 




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Centre to develop 100 climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages

The initiative will be fully funded by the Central government and is designed to support sustainable economic and livelihood opportunities for fishers, bolster infrastructure, and enhance resilience against climate threats




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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Indian crop input firms upbeat on rabi season prospects on higher reservoir levels, soil moisture

Sector witnessing good demand for commodity and speciality fertilizers




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Row over senior-level ICAR scientists recruitment criteria

Scientists within the organisation question the criteria




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Promises fall flat for Maharashtra’s farmers amid unending agrarian crisis

In the last 9 months alone, 1,933 Maharashtra farmers took their lives, a stark testament to the ongoing agrarian crisis that remains untouched by political promises 




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Vistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after bomb threat on social media

Nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past few days which later turned out to be hoaxes