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Minister Highlights Food Security, Warns Against Quality Lapses
Mandya Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized food's critical value, tracing India's journey to self-reliance. He detailed state & central food security schemes and warned of strict action against quality violations.
Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Rashee Rice Domestic Violence Claims Put Chiefs, NFL in Spotlight
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice faces serious domestic abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend. The team and NFL are investigating. Details inside.
Stalin Distributes ₹3000 Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
Massive Pongal Gift Distribution Begins Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
₹3,000 Pongal Cash Gift Rolls Out Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
2.79 Crore Anganwadi Kids Get Ration via Face Recognition
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
MP cancels 30L ineligible ration cards, 1500 directors found
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
Punjab Rice Industry Seeks Reintroduction of AI Analysers
Punjab rice millers urge Centre to restart AI-based grain analysers at FCI depots to remove human bias, flag storage crisis & FRK policy issues. Read more.
3470 Families Removed from BPL List in Kangra's Lambagaon
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
IDFC Bank's New Zero-Forex Credit Card for Travelers
IDFC FIRST Bank unveils the Diamond Reserve Credit Card with 0% forex markup, premium travel rewards, and lifestyle benefits for affluent global travellers. Annual fee waiver on spends over ₹6 lakh.
IDFC FIRST Bank WOW! Black Credit Card: Features & Benefits
IDFC FIRST Bank's new WOW! Black Credit Card offers high reward points on travel, UPI, and zero forex markup. Ideal for building credit and frequent travelers. Explore its fees, benefits, and eligibility.
32,000+ Chandigarh NFSA beneficiaries may lose benefits
Chandigarh administration's intensive survey finds over 32,000 NFSA beneficiaries ineligible for direct bank transfers. Verification based on income, Aadhaar status & duplicate records. Read details.
Aadhaar PVC Card Fees to Increase in 2026
UIDAI announces a price hike for Aadhaar PVC card delivery. Find out the new fees effective January 2026 and learn how to order your card online.
Rice Exporters Seek Budget Sops to Boost Global Trade
Indian rice exporters are urging the government for budgetary support and interest subvention to maintain their 40% share of the global rice trade. Read more on the challenges and demands.
Doctors Endorse Fermented Rice Kanji for Gut Health, Iron Boost
Stanley Medical College doctors provide scientific backing for traditional pazhaya soru kanji. Fermentation boosts iron by 21 times, aids gut diseases. Health dept plans to scale up to fight anaemia.
TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift for 2.2 Crore Families
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
India Surpasses China as World's Largest Rice Producer
India achieves a historic milestone in agriculture, surpassing China to become the world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces 184 new crop varieties to boost farmer income.
Marcha Chura Demand Soars Post GI Tag, Prices Rise
West Champaran's aromatic Marcha Chura sees a price surge & national demand spike after its GI tag. Discover how this Makar Sankranti staple is transforming local farming. Read more!
India Surpasses China as World's Largest Rice Producer
India has overtaken China to become the world's largest rice producer, with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this milestone while releasing 184 new climate-resilient crop varieties. Read more about I
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Announces Rs 3000 Pongal Cash Gift
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
Motihari DM Acts Against PDS Irregularities in Ration Distribution
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Delhi: Free monthly sugar for AAY beneficiaries approved
Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
8 Must-Try Traditional Maharashtrian Rice Dishes
Explore 8 authentic and comforting Maharashtrian rice dishes, from Kolambi Bhaat to Kobee Bhaat, that are nutritious, flavourful, and perfect for any meal. Discover the rich culinary heritage of Maharashtra.
IREF Demands Fiscal Measures in Budget 2026 for Rice Exports
Indian Rice Exporters Federation urges govt for fiscal support in Union Budget 2026 to tackle ecological stress, boost competitiveness, and sustain India's 40% global rice trade share. Read key demands.
Mandya DC Ensures Timely Wages, PF for Hamali Workers
Mandya District Collector mandates wage payment by 5th of each month for hamali workers, ensuring ESI & PF benefits. Anna Bhagya ration distribution must be completed by the 10th.
HC upholds licence cancellation for Aadhaar-linked ration fraud
Allahabad High Court upheld the cancellation of a Ghaziabad dealer's licence for using 3 Aadhaar cards to withdraw ration meant for 697 beneficiaries. The court dismissed the plea, citing lack of explanation for the irregularities.
India Rice Export Prices Reach 3-Month Peak
India's rice export prices surge to a near three-month high of $360 per ton. Bangladesh approves 50,000-ton import from India. Global demand remains weak. Get the full market analysis.
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