Agriculture self-reliance: Govt says oilseeds and pulses output growing faster; MPs raise alarm over costly edible oil imports

The government has told a parliamentary committee that domestic production of pulses and edible oils has risen at a greater pace in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade, even as several MPs voiced concern over the country’s continued dependence on imports to meet demand.In a presentation to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, […]

Trade barriers are costly, but global recession unlikely: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the world economy is likely to avoid a recession despite mounting global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. However, the cost of these trade disruptions will be significant, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned.Speaking to reporters in Washington ahead of […]

Yeida okays ₹9,991 cr budget, property to get costly

GREATER NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Friday in its board meeting raised the land allotment rates, making the property prices costlier for the new buyers, and also approved a budget of ₹9,991 crore budget for FY 2025-26. ₹3,100 per sqm to ₹4,300 per sqm. (HT Photo)” title=”During Friday’s board meeting, it […]