#Farmers
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InternationalAgriculture, edible oils anchor India-Argentina economic tiesArgentine envoy highlights record oil supplies from Argentina bolstering India's food security amid expanding bilateral trade.
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BusinessGovernment may cut import duties on pulses amid poor monsoon outlookChana and yellow peas import duties under review to boost supply and contain rising prices after monsoon shortfall.
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National PoliticsIndia raises wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28Government increases minimum support price for wheat; six rabi crops covered with estimated ₹90,962 crore payout.
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National PoliticsIndia approves ₹5,548 crore procurement plan for pulses and oilseeds in 2026-27Government allocates ₹5,548 crore for pulses and oilseeds procurement in summer season across three states.
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GovernanceCentre raises rabi MSPs for 2027-28 to support oilseeds, wheat price up ₹25Safflower MSP hiked by ₹675/quintal to ₹7,215. Wheat, rapeseed and mustard prices also increased.
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Madhya PradeshIndore-Manmad Rail Line Gets Major Push With ₹4,930.91 Crore TenderCentral Railway floats tender for 72.66-km stretch from Mhow to Gyaraspurkhedi with 48-month completion deadline.
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MaharashtraMaharashtra faces drought signs as parched fields trigger early rural exodusDry conditions in Maharashtra's agricultural areas prompt farmers to leave fields early, signaling drought stress across the region.
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National PoliticsDrought and failed crops trigger farmer suicides in two daysTwo farmers end their lives amid severe drought, crop failure, and mounting debts in separate incidents.
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GujaratEl Niño impact: Devbhoomi Dwarka emerges as Gujarat's driest districtDevbhoomi Dwarka district in Gujarat faces severe drought conditions due to El Niño weather patterns, recording the lowest rainfall across the state.
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KarnatakaKarnataka records worst monsoon since 1971 with 35% rain deficitKarnataka faces severe monsoon shortfall, recording its worst performance since 1971 with a 35% deficit in seasonal rainfall.
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InternationalIndia explores oilseed corridor in Mozambique's Nampula regionSustainability groups partner to develop fair oilseed trade corridor in Mozambique, targeting India's edible oil imports.
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National PoliticsCabinet approves MSP hike for Rabi crops in 2027-28 seasonSafflower sees largest increase at ₹675/quintal to ₹7,215/quintal, up 10.3% year-on-year.
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