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GUWAHATI: PM Modi will launch the distribution of land deeds to thousands of tea workers in poll-bound Assam on March 13, giving them a stake in plantations where they have lived and worked for two centuries since British planters brought them from villages of Chotanagpur division, Bihar and Bengal.Nearly 3.5 lakh families across 825 tea estates stand to benefit, with the initiative seeking to legalise land rights of generations living in labour lines without homesteads of their own. “The PM will hand over the first land patta to a designated tea garden worker. Distribution will then be carried out across the state,” CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.Tea tribes and Adivasis, about 20% of Assam’s population, influence nearly 35 of 126 assembly seats. The assembly amended the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Landholdings Act in Nov 2025 to enable transfer of labour lines to workers.About the AuthorPrabin KalitaPrabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc. He is a post-graduate in Geological Sciences from Gauhati University.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNo LPG Shortage: Govt Unveils Plan To Prioritise Homes, Hospitals, SchoolsPreparing Against Joint China & Pakistan Threat, India Buys More Weapons Than Any Nation : Report‘Parliament Is Not A Party Office’: TMC’s Sayani Ghosh Targets Modi Govt During Speaker Trust MotionLok Sabha Drama Ends With Voice Vote Defeating Opposition Move Against Speaker Om BirlaFirst Group Of Indian Students In Iran To Head Towards Armenia Border Amid Security Concerns‘FOMO Gandhi’: BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s Viral Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Calls Him ‘Leader Of Propaganda”Speaker Above Party Lines’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Rare Lok Sabha No Confidence MotionLearning from Iran, Indian Army Conducts Live Firing Drill Against Drone Swarms At PokhranPM Modi Assures Safety Of Indians Amid West Asia War, Slams Cong-Left For ‘Creating Panic’Historic Ruling: After 13 Years In Coma, Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia For Harish Rana123PhotostoriesDevoleena Bhattacharjee gets emotional recalling caring for her mother during schizophrenia attacks from the age of 11; says brother’s death led to a phase of depressionA red Chanderi saree, royal bandhgala and Mumbai sunset: Pictures from Kritika Kamra-Gaurav Kapur’s intimate Bandra home weddingMahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar: Love story born on ‘Vamsi’ sets, sealed in private vowsHardik Pandya to Abhishek Sharma: Indian players flash diamond studs and chains during T20 World Cup 2026 triumph5 key features that make cruiser bikes comfortable for highway ridingHow to make South Indian Curd Rice for dinner to keep the stomach coolThe ‘3-hour dinner rule’: Doctors say this simple change could improve heart health and longevityIs collecting airline miles still worth it? 5 things travellers should know7 signs you are in a healthy relationship7 birds that use Earth’s magnetic field to travel the globe123Hot PicksStrait of Hormuz naval minesChina Yj-12 missileUCC gender biasCovid vaccine compensation policyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIran War Impact on IndiaIPL Teams Match ScheduleGold Price PredictionMumbai TemperatureSouth Asia Country Diesel and Petrol PriceUS Iran War ImpactUAE F-16Brain dead womenBombay high courtMiddle East War

GUWAHATI: PM Modi will launch the distribution of land deeds to thousands of tea workers in poll-bound Assam on March 13, giving them a stake in plantations where they have lived and worked for two centuries since British planters brought them from villages of Chotanagpur division, Bihar and Bengal.Nearly 3.5 lakh families across 825 tea estates stand to benefit, with the initiative seeking to legalise land rights of generations living in labour lines without homesteads of their own. “The PM will hand over the first land patta to a designated tea garden worker. Distribution will then be carried out across the state,” CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.Tea tribes and Adivasis, about 20% of Assam’s population, influence nearly 35 of 126 assembly seats. The assembly amended the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Landholdings Act in Nov 2025 to enable transfer of labour lines to workers.About the AuthorPrabin KalitaPrabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc. He is a post-graduate in Geological Sciences from Gauhati University.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNo LPG Shortage: Govt Unveils Plan To Prioritise Homes, Hospitals, SchoolsPreparing Against Joint China & Pakistan Threat, India Buys More Weapons Than Any Nation : Report‘Parliament Is Not A Party Office’: TMC’s Sayani Ghosh Targets Modi Govt During Speaker Trust MotionLok Sabha Drama Ends With Voice Vote Defeating Opposition Move Against Speaker Om BirlaFirst Group Of Indian Students In Iran To Head Towards Armenia Border Amid Security Concerns‘FOMO Gandhi’: BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s Viral Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Calls Him ‘Leader Of Propaganda”Speaker Above Party Lines’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Rare Lok Sabha No Confidence MotionLearning from Iran, Indian Army Conducts Live Firing Drill Against Drone Swarms At PokhranPM Modi Assures Safety Of Indians Amid West Asia War, Slams Cong-Left For ‘Creating Panic’Historic Ruling: After 13 Years In Coma, Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia For Harish Rana123PhotostoriesDevoleena Bhattacharjee gets emotional recalling caring for her mother during schizophrenia attacks from the age of 11; says brother’s death led to a phase of depressionA red Chanderi saree, royal bandhgala and Mumbai sunset: Pictures from Kritika Kamra-Gaurav Kapur’s intimate Bandra home weddingMahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar: Love story born on ‘Vamsi’ sets, sealed in private vowsHardik Pandya to Abhishek Sharma: Indian players flash diamond studs and chains during T20 World Cup 2026 triumph5 key features that make cruiser bikes comfortable for highway ridingHow to make South Indian Curd Rice for dinner to keep the stomach coolThe ‘3-hour dinner rule’: Doctors say this simple change could improve heart health and longevityIs collecting airline miles still worth it? 5 things travellers should know7 signs you are in a healthy relationship7 birds that use Earth’s magnetic field to travel the globe123Hot PicksStrait of Hormuz naval minesChina Yj-12 missileUCC gender biasCovid vaccine compensation policyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIran War Impact on IndiaIPL Teams Match ScheduleGold Price PredictionMumbai TemperatureSouth Asia Country Diesel and Petrol PriceUS Iran War ImpactUAE F-16Brain dead womenBombay high courtMiddle East War

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GUWAHATI: PM Modi will launch the distribution of land deeds to thousands of tea workers in poll-bound Assam on March 13, giving them a stake in plantations where they have lived and worked for two centuries since British planters brought them from villages of Chotanagpur division, Bihar and Bengal.Nearly 3.5 lakh families across 825 tea…

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In 1922, Howard Carter convinced his patron to fund one final dig and stumbled upon a tomb sealed for over 3,000 years

In 1922, Howard Carter convinced his patron to fund one final dig and stumbled upon a tomb sealed for over 3,000 years

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The solid-gold funerary mask of Tutankhamun, recovered from his intact tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in 1922. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons By the fall of 1922, Howard Carter was running on borrowed time and fumes. He had spent years sifting through Egypt’s fabled Valley of the Kings with little to show for it,…

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CNP Nashik recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 534 posts; check eligibility and direct link to apply

CNP Nashik recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 534 posts; check eligibility and direct link to apply

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CNP Nashik recruitment 2026 Currency Note Press Nashik (CNP Nashik) has started the online registration process for recruitment to 534 posts under the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) today, April 20, 2026, according to the official website. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.The recruitment will be…

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‘Bomb-making’ machine in Faridabad home: First images reveal how terror doctor Muzammil improvised his explosive setup

‘Bomb-making’ machine in Faridabad home: First images reveal how terror doctor Muzammil improvised his explosive setup

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Inside the ‘Bomb Factory’ FARIDABAD: In a quiet Faridabad home Dhoj village, terror was being ground to powder. The co-accused in the Delhi car blast Dr Muzammil, turned flour mill into a chemical workshop. Pictures of the mill and electrical machinery, recovered from the house of a taxi driver in Faridabad, Haryana, reveal the chilling…

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‘Send Help’ producer Zainab Azizi: ‘I’m a huge Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai fan; want to produce film with Preeti Zinta’ – EXCLUSIVE |

‘Send Help’ producer Zainab Azizi: ‘I’m a huge Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai fan; want to produce film with Preeti Zinta’ – EXCLUSIVE |

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Rachel McAdams stranded on an island with Dylan O’Brien could serve as the plot for another epic romance, but in the hands of director Sam Raimi, it becomes something far more sinister. That’s the ‘delicious twist’ that ‘Send Help’ producer Zainab Azizi couldn’t resist. In an exclusive chat with ETimes, Azizi opens up about casting…

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Bihar’s NDA prepares for a new cabinet by November 22, while family rifts deepen within the Lalu Yadav camp. Globally, Mexico City youth protest drug violence, and the US eases import duties benefiting Indian exporters. In sports, South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in a Test match, with Simon Harmer starring. The day’s major developments spanned politics, global unrest, economic shifts, and sports. In Bihar, the NDA pushed ahead with government formation after its sweeping Assembly poll win, with Chirag Paswan confirming that the new cabinet will be in place before November 22. Meanwhile, political tensions within the Lalu Yadav family deepened as Tej Pratap Yadav issued a fierce and emotional response to his sister Rohini Acharya’s decision to quit politics and cut ties with the family. Internationally, Mexico City saw large youth-led demonstrations against drug violence, while US President Donald Trump moved to ease pressure on American consumers by lowering import duties on a wide range of food and farm products — a decision that stands to benefit Indian exporters of tea, spices, and nuts. In sports, South Africa secured a 30-run victory over India in a three-day Test, driven by Simon Harmer’s eight-wicket haul and India’s collapse in a chase of 124 without injured captain Shubman Gill.New Bihar cabinet to be formed before Nov 22, says Chirag PaswanThe NDA is moving swiftly to establish a new government in Bihar following its decisive Assembly election victory, with LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union minister Chirag Paswan saying the formation process will be completed before November 22. Paswan said discussions among alliance partners are underway and that a clear blueprint for the new administration is expected within a day, ahead of the current Assembly’s term ending in November 2025. The alliance won a commanding 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly, positioning it comfortably to form the next government. Read full storyTej Pratap says insult to sister Rohini ‘unbearable’; makes heartfelt appeal to LaluTej Pratap Yadav delivered an emotional reaction after his sister Rohini Acharya declared she was leaving politics and cutting off ties with the Yadav family. In a message posted on his Janshakti Janta Dal party’s Instagram page, he cautioned those he labeled as “betrayers” and issued a deeply personal plea to his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.“Yesterday’s incident has shaken me to the core. What happened to me — I endured it. But the insult done to my sister is absolutely unbearable under any circumstances,” he wrote, adding: “Listen, traitors— If you target our family, the people of Bihar will never forgive you. When the emotions of the people are wounded, the dust covering their judgment is blown away.” Read full storyGen Z protests erupt against drug violence in Mexico CityThousands took to the streets of Mexico City to denounce drug-related violence and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy. Although the march was mobilised online by members of “Generation Z,” demonstrators from a wide range of age groups participated in the protest.Sheinbaum, who has held office since October 2024 and still enjoys approval ratings above 70 per cent, has increasingly faced criticism following several high-profile killings, particularly in Michoacan. Read full storyDonald Trump lowers duties on tea, spices as prices are on boilIndian spice traders and tea producers — along with other exporters worldwide — stand to benefit after US President Donald Trump, under pressure from rising domestic food prices linked to tariffs, decided to reduce import duties on nearly 200 food, agricultural and farm products.Among the items affected are several spices and commodities that India ships to the US, including black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, different tea varieties, mango-based products and nuts such as cashews, all of which are now set to face lower tariffs. Read full storyHarmer’s 8-wicket haul fires South Africa to 30-run win over India in three-day testSouth Africa clinched a 30-run win over India in the first Test inside three days, with spinner Simon Harmer delivering a match-winning performance by taking eight wickets. India, chasing a modest 124, collapsed for 93 in the absence of captain Shubman Gill, who remained in hospital after suffering a neck injury a day earlier. Harmer, who claimed 4-30 in the first innings, struck key blows again in the second, including a sharp caught-and-bowled to remove Rishabh Pant for two. Keshav Maharaj wrapped up the contest with two wickets in two balls, giving the defending world champions a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS-Linked Youth Shot Dead In Punjab’s Firozpur, Probe UnderwayKerala: RSS Worker Dies By Suicide After BJP Denies Local Body Poll Ticket In Thiruvananthapuram1 Dead, Several Feared Trapped As Portion Of Stone Mine Collapses In UP’s Sonbhadra; Rescue Ops On”I have no family…” Rohini Acharya Cuts Ties With Lalu Clan, Exits Politics Post-RJD DefeatRK Singh Slams Bihar BJP Suspension, Says He Only Opposed Tickets to Criminal Candidates‘Premature to Speculate’: Tharoor Hits Back at Farooq Abdullah Over Operation Sindoor Remarks‘Nitish Still X-Factor’ Pavan Verma Decodes Why Jan Suraaj Couldn’t Break Through in Bihar PollsIndian Coast Guard Holds Massive Rescue Drill in Paradip; Focus on Coastal Preparedness’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal Communities123PhotostoriesAlaya F to Fatima Sana Sheikh: Top celebrity looks of the day6 reasons to consume amla, beetroot, and carrot juice for 30 days on an empty stomach5 Japanese techniques to overcome lazinessThis leading Bollywood actress was finalised as Draupadi in BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ but walked away from the iconic role for a major film break7 quotes on leadership every kid should knowChennai Faces Pet Microchipping Meltdown: Huge Queues, Price Shocks and Rising FrustrationHow Bengaluru’s PRR Will Navigate Through Jarakabande Kaval Forest With Elevated FlyoverPregnant Bharti Singh opens up about her rapidly rising sugar levels; expresses concern for the baby; says ‘I am going to be scolded by the doctor’New Choices for Flyers: Navi Mumbai Airport Opens December 25, More Airlines Lining UpBengaluru’s Hebbal Relief Soon? New Ramp Nears Completion, Promising Smoother Mehkri Circle Traffic123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKayla NicoleArjun TendulkarVasai School MaharashtraDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthRCB IPL RetentionBengaluru Techie Shoes MissingUS VisaWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin

Bihar’s NDA prepares for a new cabinet by November 22, while family rifts deepen within the Lalu Yadav camp. Globally, Mexico City youth protest drug violence, and the US eases import duties benefiting Indian exporters. In sports, South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in a Test match, with Simon Harmer starring. The day’s major developments spanned politics, global unrest, economic shifts, and sports. In Bihar, the NDA pushed ahead with government formation after its sweeping Assembly poll win, with Chirag Paswan confirming that the new cabinet will be in place before November 22. Meanwhile, political tensions within the Lalu Yadav family deepened as Tej Pratap Yadav issued a fierce and emotional response to his sister Rohini Acharya’s decision to quit politics and cut ties with the family. Internationally, Mexico City saw large youth-led demonstrations against drug violence, while US President Donald Trump moved to ease pressure on American consumers by lowering import duties on a wide range of food and farm products — a decision that stands to benefit Indian exporters of tea, spices, and nuts. In sports, South Africa secured a 30-run victory over India in a three-day Test, driven by Simon Harmer’s eight-wicket haul and India’s collapse in a chase of 124 without injured captain Shubman Gill.New Bihar cabinet to be formed before Nov 22, says Chirag PaswanThe NDA is moving swiftly to establish a new government in Bihar following its decisive Assembly election victory, with LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union minister Chirag Paswan saying the formation process will be completed before November 22. Paswan said discussions among alliance partners are underway and that a clear blueprint for the new administration is expected within a day, ahead of the current Assembly’s term ending in November 2025. The alliance won a commanding 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly, positioning it comfortably to form the next government. Read full storyTej Pratap says insult to sister Rohini ‘unbearable’; makes heartfelt appeal to LaluTej Pratap Yadav delivered an emotional reaction after his sister Rohini Acharya declared she was leaving politics and cutting off ties with the Yadav family. In a message posted on his Janshakti Janta Dal party’s Instagram page, he cautioned those he labeled as “betrayers” and issued a deeply personal plea to his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.“Yesterday’s incident has shaken me to the core. What happened to me — I endured it. But the insult done to my sister is absolutely unbearable under any circumstances,” he wrote, adding: “Listen, traitors— If you target our family, the people of Bihar will never forgive you. When the emotions of the people are wounded, the dust covering their judgment is blown away.” Read full storyGen Z protests erupt against drug violence in Mexico CityThousands took to the streets of Mexico City to denounce drug-related violence and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy. Although the march was mobilised online by members of “Generation Z,” demonstrators from a wide range of age groups participated in the protest.Sheinbaum, who has held office since October 2024 and still enjoys approval ratings above 70 per cent, has increasingly faced criticism following several high-profile killings, particularly in Michoacan. Read full storyDonald Trump lowers duties on tea, spices as prices are on boilIndian spice traders and tea producers — along with other exporters worldwide — stand to benefit after US President Donald Trump, under pressure from rising domestic food prices linked to tariffs, decided to reduce import duties on nearly 200 food, agricultural and farm products.Among the items affected are several spices and commodities that India ships to the US, including black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, different tea varieties, mango-based products and nuts such as cashews, all of which are now set to face lower tariffs. Read full storyHarmer’s 8-wicket haul fires South Africa to 30-run win over India in three-day testSouth Africa clinched a 30-run win over India in the first Test inside three days, with spinner Simon Harmer delivering a match-winning performance by taking eight wickets. India, chasing a modest 124, collapsed for 93 in the absence of captain Shubman Gill, who remained in hospital after suffering a neck injury a day earlier. Harmer, who claimed 4-30 in the first innings, struck key blows again in the second, including a sharp caught-and-bowled to remove Rishabh Pant for two. Keshav Maharaj wrapped up the contest with two wickets in two balls, giving the defending world champions a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS-Linked Youth Shot Dead In Punjab’s Firozpur, Probe UnderwayKerala: RSS Worker Dies By Suicide After BJP Denies Local Body Poll Ticket In Thiruvananthapuram1 Dead, Several Feared Trapped As Portion Of Stone Mine Collapses In UP’s Sonbhadra; Rescue Ops On”I have no family…” Rohini Acharya Cuts Ties With Lalu Clan, Exits Politics Post-RJD DefeatRK Singh Slams Bihar BJP Suspension, Says He Only Opposed Tickets to Criminal Candidates‘Premature to Speculate’: Tharoor Hits Back at Farooq Abdullah Over Operation Sindoor Remarks‘Nitish Still X-Factor’ Pavan Verma Decodes Why Jan Suraaj Couldn’t Break Through in Bihar PollsIndian Coast Guard Holds Massive Rescue Drill in Paradip; Focus on Coastal Preparedness’MMC’: PM Modi Mocks Congress After NDA’s Bihar Win; Calls It ‘Muslim League Maoist’ Party‘Abandoned Tribals To Their Fate’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Neglecting Tribal Communities123PhotostoriesAlaya F to Fatima Sana Sheikh: Top celebrity looks of the day6 reasons to consume amla, beetroot, and carrot juice for 30 days on an empty stomach5 Japanese techniques to overcome lazinessThis leading Bollywood actress was finalised as Draupadi in BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ but walked away from the iconic role for a major film break7 quotes on leadership every kid should knowChennai Faces Pet Microchipping Meltdown: Huge Queues, Price Shocks and Rising FrustrationHow Bengaluru’s PRR Will Navigate Through Jarakabande Kaval Forest With Elevated FlyoverPregnant Bharti Singh opens up about her rapidly rising sugar levels; expresses concern for the baby; says ‘I am going to be scolded by the doctor’New Choices for Flyers: Navi Mumbai Airport Opens December 25, More Airlines Lining UpBengaluru’s Hebbal Relief Soon? New Ramp Nears Completion, Promising Smoother Mehkri Circle Traffic123Hot PicksAlinagar Election ResultRaghopur Election ResultBihar Election Result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKayla NicoleArjun TendulkarVasai School MaharashtraDubai Prince Sheikh Hamdan Net WorthRCB IPL RetentionBengaluru Techie Shoes MissingUS VisaWayne Gretzkys SonDak PrescottPercy Harvin

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The day’s major developments spanned politics, global unrest, economic shifts, and sports. In Bihar, the NDA pushed ahead with government formation after its sweeping Assembly poll win, with Chirag Paswan confirming that the new cabinet will be in place before November 22. Meanwhile, political tensions within the Lalu Yadav family deepened as Tej Pratap Yadav…

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– NEW DELHI: Market distortion due to some states giving bonus over minimum support price (MSP) for paddy and open ended procurement policy have led to accumulation of rice stocks much higher than the stocking norms, CACP has said in its report released on Wednesday.Govt fixes MSP for crops on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).The commission in its kharif crops marketing season (2026-27) report has recommended imposing a limit on procurement, especially in surplus states that offer bonus over the MSP and have high market fee and other charges. It also has recommended a comprehensive review of open-ended procurement policy for paddy.The report noted that as against 76.6 lakh tonne of stocking norms of rice for central pool as on Jan 1, total rice stocks were 336.7 lakh tonne, nearly 4.4 times higher. “Many state govts pay direct or indirect bonus, which adversely affects crop diversification initiatives, restrict private trade participation and competition and result in excess stocks,” it said.Last month, the expenditure department had told states to refrain from announcing bonus over MSP for paddy and wheat procurement. “Bumper production of wheat and paddy has resulted in wheat and rice stocks far exceeding requirements for the public distribution system (PDS), buffer norms and other welfare and contingency needs. The surplus continues to rise year after year, creating a significant and recurring burden on the public exchequer,” expenditure secretary V Vualnam had said in a communication to Tamil Nadu govt.At present, Odisha gives input subsidy of Rs 800 per quintal over the paddy MSP while Chhattisgarh pays Rs 9,000 an acre with a ceiling of 15 quintal paddy per acre. Kerala had announced, state incentive bonus for paddy farmers at Rs 631 per quintal for kharif marketing season 2025-26 over the centre’s MSP of Rs 2,389.CACP has said that while govt’s food subsidy expenditure currently over Rs 2 lakh crore annually has ensured food security for the poor, the subsidy burden has risen substantially over the years. This is due to rising economic cost of foodgrains and the non-revision of the central issue price (rice provided free to states for distribution under the food security scheme).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-Army Chief Naravane Backs People-To-People Ties To Improve India Pak RelationsAir India Cuts 29 International Routes As West Asia War Drives Up Fuel Costs And DisruptionsVijay Reverses Astrologer Appointment; PM Modi Orders Nearly 50% Convoy | Headlines@9EPS Removes Rebel Leaders Backing Vijay Government As AIADMK Internal Crisis DeepensPostmortem Reveals Massive Blood Clot In Lungs Caused Prateek Yadav’s Death | WatchHimanta Biswa Sarma Announces UCC Bill For Assam As State Moves Towards Uniform Civil LawNEET UG 2026 Cancellation Sparks Rajasthan Political Storm As BJP And Congress Clash Over LeakPosters Against Rahul Gandhi Surface As KC Venugopal Emerges Frontrunner For Kerala CMSuvendu Adhikari Chooses Bhabanipur Over Nandigram, Sparks Fresh Political Battle In BengalCM Vijay Revokes Astrologer Vettrivel’s OSD Appointment Amid Political Storm In Tamil Nadu123PhotostoriesStop throwing away mango peel: 6 delicious ways to use them in your kitchen5 weird things people do in love and why, as per psychologyWhy these 5 vegetable DIY remedies are harmful for your skin8 Indian states where women can travel free on government buses; West Bengal becomes the latest to join the list5 deadliest insects on the planet: Small creatures with a massive global impactThe silent vitamin deficiency experts say could increase your cancer risk over timeCommon snakes found in Florida and how to keep them away from home and gardenThe hygiene myths experts are trying to break5 summer morning drinks that beat hunger and keep you energized for longerLate nights, high stress, rising BP: Why poor sleep is becoming India’s new urban health emergency123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingNashik AstrologerTamil Nadu NewsIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeIPL Match TodayHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026Aparna YadavAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav

– NEW DELHI: Market distortion due to some states giving bonus over minimum support price (MSP) for paddy and open ended procurement policy have led to accumulation of rice stocks much higher than the stocking norms, CACP has said in its report released on Wednesday.Govt fixes MSP for crops on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).The commission in its kharif crops marketing season (2026-27) report has recommended imposing a limit on procurement, especially in surplus states that offer bonus over the MSP and have high market fee and other charges. It also has recommended a comprehensive review of open-ended procurement policy for paddy.The report noted that as against 76.6 lakh tonne of stocking norms of rice for central pool as on Jan 1, total rice stocks were 336.7 lakh tonne, nearly 4.4 times higher. “Many state govts pay direct or indirect bonus, which adversely affects crop diversification initiatives, restrict private trade participation and competition and result in excess stocks,” it said.Last month, the expenditure department had told states to refrain from announcing bonus over MSP for paddy and wheat procurement. “Bumper production of wheat and paddy has resulted in wheat and rice stocks far exceeding requirements for the public distribution system (PDS), buffer norms and other welfare and contingency needs. The surplus continues to rise year after year, creating a significant and recurring burden on the public exchequer,” expenditure secretary V Vualnam had said in a communication to Tamil Nadu govt.At present, Odisha gives input subsidy of Rs 800 per quintal over the paddy MSP while Chhattisgarh pays Rs 9,000 an acre with a ceiling of 15 quintal paddy per acre. Kerala had announced, state incentive bonus for paddy farmers at Rs 631 per quintal for kharif marketing season 2025-26 over the centre’s MSP of Rs 2,389.CACP has said that while govt’s food subsidy expenditure currently over Rs 2 lakh crore annually has ensured food security for the poor, the subsidy burden has risen substantially over the years. This is due to rising economic cost of foodgrains and the non-revision of the central issue price (rice provided free to states for distribution under the food security scheme).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-Army Chief Naravane Backs People-To-People Ties To Improve India Pak RelationsAir India Cuts 29 International Routes As West Asia War Drives Up Fuel Costs And DisruptionsVijay Reverses Astrologer Appointment; PM Modi Orders Nearly 50% Convoy | Headlines@9EPS Removes Rebel Leaders Backing Vijay Government As AIADMK Internal Crisis DeepensPostmortem Reveals Massive Blood Clot In Lungs Caused Prateek Yadav’s Death | WatchHimanta Biswa Sarma Announces UCC Bill For Assam As State Moves Towards Uniform Civil LawNEET UG 2026 Cancellation Sparks Rajasthan Political Storm As BJP And Congress Clash Over LeakPosters Against Rahul Gandhi Surface As KC Venugopal Emerges Frontrunner For Kerala CMSuvendu Adhikari Chooses Bhabanipur Over Nandigram, Sparks Fresh Political Battle In BengalCM Vijay Revokes Astrologer Vettrivel’s OSD Appointment Amid Political Storm In Tamil Nadu123PhotostoriesStop throwing away mango peel: 6 delicious ways to use them in your kitchen5 weird things people do in love and why, as per psychologyWhy these 5 vegetable DIY remedies are harmful for your skin8 Indian states where women can travel free on government buses; West Bengal becomes the latest to join the list5 deadliest insects on the planet: Small creatures with a massive global impactThe silent vitamin deficiency experts say could increase your cancer risk over timeCommon snakes found in Florida and how to keep them away from home and gardenThe hygiene myths experts are trying to break5 summer morning drinks that beat hunger and keep you energized for longerLate nights, high stress, rising BP: Why poor sleep is becoming India’s new urban health emergency123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingNashik AstrologerTamil Nadu NewsIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeIPL Match TodayHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026Aparna YadavAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav

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NEW DELHI: Market distortion due to some states giving bonus over minimum support price (MSP) for paddy and open ended procurement policy have led to accumulation of rice stocks much higher than the stocking norms, CACP has said in its report released on Wednesday.Govt fixes MSP for crops on the recommendations of the Commission for…

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Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar for holding conversation with Iran. He also called for a ‘collective push’ to end the Middle East conflict. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Tharoor welcomed India’s initiative and expressed hope for the nation to be a ‘constructive voice for peace’. PM Modi Dials Iran President, Flags Indian Safety, Energy Supply Risks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions Talking about the safety of millions of Indians stranded in the Gulf countries, he added: “This has hurt us badly and will hurt other countries’ gas supply and energy security. The safety of nine million Indians in the Gulf countries and our relationships are also at stake. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel says struck over 200 targets in Iran; drone hits residential apartment in BeirutDid Iran hit US warship Abraham Lincoln? What we knowDubai targeted again: Video shows thick black smoke after blasts; debris hits buildingIt is in the interest of the world to collectively push to end this, and we should be a leading voice in the matter.”Earlier, on Thursday, PM Modi held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the deteriorating security situation in West Asia amid the ongoing war led by the US-Israel against Iran. Tharoor also slammed the US and Israel for initiating the strikes and blamed Iran for attacking its neighboring countries. “On principle, there is wrong on both sides. It was wrong of the US and Israel to attack. Any argument of provocation or preemptive self-defence is not justified at a time when negotiations were going on, and Iran was apparently granting everything demanded. Equally, on the other side, Iran is to blame for attacking countries not a party to the war and hurting innocent civilians. This is pointing towards the pointlessness of wars and conflicts. As the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha, we know peace and ahimsa have been major traditions of India, and that is what we should stand for,” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Strait Of Hormuz Must Remain Closed’: Iran’s Supreme Leader; Trump To Back Mojtaba’s Assassination?India Negotiates Safe Passage For Tankers At Hormuz With Iran As Concerns Over LPG Supply IncreaseIndia Among 60 Nations Under New Trade Probe By Trump Administration Over Forced Labour ImportsIAF Chief AP Singh Takes Sortie In MiG-29 Fighter Jet, Reviews Combat Readiness At Adampur BasePM Modi Dials Iran President, Flags Indian Safety, Energy Supply Risks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions’Public Interest Will Guide Every Decision’: PM Modi Reassures Nation Amid Global UncertaintyIndian Crew Hit In Iran War Shipping Chaos: 3 Dead, 4 InjuredCentre Urges Citizens To Avoid Panic Booking As India Assures Stable LPG, Fuel Supply Amid WarChief Of Integrated Staff Air Marshal Dixit Says India Not Dealing With Same Pakistan After Operation SindoorEpstein Chants Greet Hardeep Puri In Lok Sabha Amid Rahul Gandhi’s Dig At Minister, Birla Steps In123Photostories8 everyday things you use that were named after real peopleRising uric acid in young Indians: Doctors link diet and sedentary lifestyle to surge, share ways to prevent kidney stones and goutInside Vivek Oberoi’s USD 7 billion business empire: How the ‘Ramayana’ actor became a successful entrepreneurPersian: 7 reasons why this cat breed is good for childrenAxar Patel’s ‘Haksh Villa’ in Nadiad, Gujarat reflects the cricketer’s relaxed lifestyle and luxury car collection13 traditional regional egg dishes that prove India’s love for eggsWhy is it so difficult to book a Dhikala safari in Jim Corbett National Park?Future mobility of tech hub: Is Bengaluru struggling due to bus shortage?Kritika Kamra- Gaurav Kapur to Yami Gautam- Aditya Dhar: 10 Indian celebrities who chose simplicity over big-fat weddings10 hydrating Indian breakfast dishes made with cucumber123Hot PicksGold Price PredictionIndian RupeeStock Market TodayGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingPatrick MahomesCardi BWilt ChamberlainBank of Baroda Peon Admit cardFrancisco AlvarezLPG Crisis IndiaMadison Pettis GirlfriendIran US WarIPL 2026 Chennai Super KingsMiddle East War

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