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Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary rejects Indian Express claims over ₹99 lakh subsidy, says he applied for it before becoming minister and nothing was hidden

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Rejecting allegations of conflict of interest, the BJP leader said he has been a farmer since childhood, applied years ago and followed all government procedures while availing the benefit.
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No, Nepal has not banned Indian mangoes: Government debunks misleading reports, exports continue normally

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In a Press Release issued by the ministry, it said the Government of Nepal had officially clarified on 10th June 2026 that no ban had been imposed on Indian mango imports.
Economy and Finance

Despite global price weakness and US tariffs, India’s agricultural exports show strong momentum in first half of current financial year

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India’s coffee exports have more than doubled in the last five years, rising from $738.9 million in 2019–20 to $1.8 billion in 2024–25.
Government and Policy

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal asked to pay ₹1.63 crore for unauthorised stay in Delhi bungalow after end of deputation in 2019, ignored repeated...

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She said she stayed in the house only after seeking extensions from the ministry and had already paid rent for the permitted period.
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Farmers’ income increased 1.5 to 2 times between the financial years 2018-2022: Here is what the latest SBI research says

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In Karnataka, the average annual income of cotton farmers doubled from ₹2.67 lakhs to ₹5.63 lakhs in last 5 years.
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No compensation for families of farmers who lost their lives in protests: Centre tells Lok Sabha

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Government of India has made it clear that it will not compensate for the death of protesters in farmer protests
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Protesting farmer unions reject union government’s proposal to suspend implementation of farm laws for 1-1.5 years

OpIndia Staff -
The decision was taken in a meeting of the protesting farmer unions today, saying that they only want the repeal of the laws.
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Punjab farmers form a major chunk of ineligible recipients payout under PM KISAN scheme, RTI reveals

OpIndia Staff -
About 23 per cent of the total undeserving beneficiaries of the PM KISAN scheme belonged to Punjab
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Delhi: Punjab farmers’ road blockade disrupts supply chain, traders body claim Rs 27,000 crore losses incurred

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The supply of goods to and from Delhi has been 'greatly affected' due to the ongoing farmers protest
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Ghaziabad: Thousands of farmers arrive in hundreds of tractors to show support to new farm laws

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Thousands of farmers, with over 300 tractors have been trying to come to Delhi to support the new farm laws. They were stopped and only a 5-member delegation was allowed to meet the Agriculture Minister.
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