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The government has approved the revision of commission rates payable to Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy on behalf of the government. The revised commission rates will be effective from the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 onwards. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution informed that after the revision, the commission payable to Arthiyas for wheat in Punjab and Haryana will increase from 46.00 rupees per quintal

US President Donald Trump has said that he delayed a planned visit to China as he needed to remain in Washington during the conflict with Iran. Trump said he had asked China to postpone the visit by about a month. He added he is looking forward to being with them as they have a very good relationship. The President was scheduled to travel to China from March 28 to April 1. New dates have not been announced. When asked if the war could be wrapped up this week, Trump said the w

Jyothi Sekhar Babu from the state of Andhra Pradesh has been honored as the recipient of the Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026, presented by the Veyil Foundation. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the field of education and acknowledges his inspiring journey as a young educational leader. Serving as the youngest principal of Top Kids School, located on JKC College Road in Guntur, Jyothi Sekhar Babu has distinguished himself through visionary

Jay Amonkar is a Goa-based film director, writer, and composer whose work reflects a deep passion for cinematic storytelling and artistic expression. Known for his creative versatility, he seamlessly combines direction, screenwriting, and music composition to create films that are emotionally engaging and thought-provoking. His ability to integrate narrative, visuals, and sound into a unified storytelling experience has helped him carve a unique space in the independent film

Arramshetty Muninder, a distinguished educator from Telangana, has been honored with the Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026 by the Veyil Foundation. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the field of education and his unwavering dedication to shaping young minds and strengthening the academic community. Serving as the Chairman of Saanvi Junior College & Defence Academy in Karimnagar, Arramshetty Muninder has played a transformative role in guiding

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader of the RSP, Balendra Shah on their electoral victories and the RSP’s resounding success in the Nepal elections. In his telephone conversations with them, Mr Modi conveyed his best wishes for their forthcoming new Government and India’s commitment to work with them for mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of the two countries. The Prime Minister expresse

Amid heightened volatility in the financial markets due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has urged investors to remain calm. Addressing an event to celebrate 30 years of the NIFTY 50 in Mumbai last evening, Mr. Pandey said India’s domestic fundamentals have continued to remain strong and provide resilience amid such uncertainties. Stating that global markets are currently experiencing turbulence as the war in West Asia has disrupted key ship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People’ through video conferencing today. Under this theme, multiple breakout sessions will be organised across sectors, including education and skilling, health and AYUSH, tourism and hospitality, among others. The discussions will cover initiatives such as strengthening education-to-employment pathways, development of Animation, Visual Effects,

President Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Holi. In her message, the President said Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. President Murmu said the festival spreads love and hope in society and strengthens the spirit of social cohesion. She called Holi a symbol of unity in diversity. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi. In a s

All England Badminton Championships began in Birmingham yesterday. In the opening round of Men’s Singles, Lakshya Sen defeated world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi of China 23-21, 19-21, and 21-17 yesterday evening. Sen now advances to the Round of 16, where he will meet Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong, China. In the women’s draw, reigning Olympic champion Republic of Korea’s An Seyoung’s quest for back-to-back All England crowns got off to a winning start after she de

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced nine candidates for the 2026 biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha across six states. From Bihar, where five seats are falling vacant, the BJP nominated party chief Nitin Nabin and state leader Shivesh Kumar. Tomorrow is the last date of filing nominations for the March 16 elections. In Assam, where three seats go to the polls, the BJP fielded sitting MLA Terash Gowalla and cabinet minister Jogen Mohan. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa S

Dr. Bhairavi M. Dixit Honored with Bharat Kamal Puraskar 2026 for Excellence in Devotional and Cultural Heritage Music Dr. Bhairavi M. Dixit from the state of Gujarat has been conferred with the prestigious Bharat Kamal Puraskar 2026, presented by the Bharat Seva Society. This esteemed recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to devotional and cultural heritage music, acknowledging her dedication to preserving and promoting India’s rich musical traditions. An acco

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast scattered and moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala and Mahe today. The Met Department also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim till tomorrow. The IMD estimated that Jammu and Kashmir will experience isolated light rainfall or snowfall on the 3rd and 4th of March. Meanwhile, the weath