Sugarcane is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. The FRP has been determined on the basis of recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and after consultation with state governments and other stakeholders.
Earlier in the day, Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, who is among the three Union ministers engaging with the farmer leaders, called for further talks and appealed to the protesters to maintain peace.
Punjab farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu had resumed their agitation early in the morning after a two-day lull following the fourth round of talks on Sunday night with a panel of three Union ministers in an attempt to break the deadlock.
The seat-sharing between Samajwadi Party and Congress for Uttar Pradesh has been finalised. In Madhya Pradesh also, Akhilesh's party will contest in Khajuraho while remaining seats would be contested by the Congress.
Adulterated ghee in huge volume was seized from Rajasthan and one person was arrested. The accused were using popular brands packing material to market the fake products.
Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May this year. In Uttar Pradesh, there are a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats. According to reports, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has played a crucial role in finalising seat-sharing between Samajwadi Party and Congress in the state.
Amravati MP Navnit Rana has hit out at AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel over latter's 'Babri Masjid' remark saying that Ram Mandir was, is and will remain alive forever. She challenged the AIMIM leader to contest election from Amravati.
On the fifth day of their 'Delhi Chalo' march -- called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha -- the farmers stayed put at the two border points of Punjab and Haryana as they press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of a MSP.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP tried to poach AAP MLAs to topple his government saying they (AAP) is the biggest threat to the saffron party, during discussion on the confidence motion in the Delhi Assembly.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also holds the portfolio of state's finance minister. He reiterated the state government's resolve to make Himachal a green state by 2026.
From its elected panchayat heads to district presidents and Union ministers, the BJP's 'national council' meeting is going to be the ruling party's biggest organisational get-together in recent memory -- an exercise aimed at galvanising its cadre for the Lok Sabha polls.
Last week, Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in what was their first meeting after the JDU president dumped the I.N.D.I.A bloc and joined the BJP-led NDA last month and later reiterated that he will not leave it again.
Amid Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Uttar Pradesh's Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey exuberated confidence that the yatra will have a potential impact on the political scenario in the country.
The cause of the fire is not known yet. People were seen using water buckets to douse the flames. The incident took place in Baiganwadi, Adarsh Nagar area of Mumbai.
Kejriwal cited confidence motion, the Delhi Assembly Budget Session as reasons before the court as he sought an exemption from his physical appearance in the ED summons case.
The incident took place after a clash broke out between BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured strict action against the culprits.
The firing took place in a residential area outside a house. As per reports, no one was injured in the incident. The purpose of firing is not known yet. An investigation in the matter is underway.
Congress' prominent Maharashtra face Ashok Chavan is the latest to join the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, due to be held in April-May this year.
The Congress delegation spearheaded by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, encountered initial hindrance from police officials at Sarberia and subsequently at Rampur, along the path to Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.
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