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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hailed the Delhi High Court ruling that upheld CCPA guidelines prohibiting mandatory imposition of service charge on food bills, declaring it voluntary.

India will end duty-free imports of yellow peas after February, says Food Minister Joshi. The decision aims to protect domestic farmers. Read more.

Gold prices fell by Rs 700 to Rs 79,000 per 10 grams in India on Monday, while silver prices gained Rs 300. This comes amidst mixed economic reports and rising US Treasury yields. Learn more about...

India's Food Minister says a decision on raising the sugar MSP will be made soon, following industry calls for an increase due to rising production costs.

India's Food Minister suggests mandatory hallmarking for silver after consumer demands. BIS to deliberate on potential expansion of precious metal quality control.

Punjab has lifted 64.55 lakh MT of paddy from mandis, with 105 lakh MT procured during the Kharif season. Food Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak highlights the state's procurement efforts and storage...

India's 'Bharat' brand expands, adding chana whole and masur dal at subsidized rates to control rising prices. The move aims to ensure affordable pulses for consumers.

The Indian government will conduct market surveillance to verify claims made by air purifier manufacturers amid rising pollution concerns in Delhi and other major cities.

India's Union Minister Paswan highlights efforts to boost food processing sector at World Food India 2024, aiming to enhance farmer income, create jobs, and combat misleading advertising.

The Indian government has launched a discounted onion sale at Rs 35/kg in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai to combat rising prices. The scheme will be expanded to other cities in the coming weeks.

The Centre will start selling onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 35/kg in Delhi-NCR from Thursday to control rising prices. Mobile vans and NCCF shops will be used for the sale.

States can buy rice directly from FCI at Rs 2800 per quintal without e-auction, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. This decision is aimed at reducing surplus rice stocks.

The Indian government will start selling tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 50 per kg from Friday in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The move comes after tomato prices soared to over Rs 100 per kg last...

India's government launches a subsidized tomato sale at Rs 60/kg in Delhi-NCR to combat rising prices and provide relief to consumers. NCCF vans will distribute tomatoes in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram.

India's Food Minister Piyush Goyal launches a digital platform to enable farmers to get loans against their produce stored in registered godowns, aiming to boost farmers' income and modernize...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joins efforts to resolve farmers' protests in Punjab, with talks focusing on MSP demands and Swaminathan Commission recommendations.

The Indian government has launched 'Bharat rice' at a subsidized rate of Rs 29/kg to provide relief to consumers amid rising rice prices. The move is part of the government's efforts to control...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has urged the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to adopt modern technologies, reduce operational costs, and eliminate corruption to enhance efficiency and trust.

India's Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal discusses the government's proactive steps to control food prices and ensure economic growth, including price monitoring, buffer stock...

India's government launches 'Bharat Atta', subsidized wheat flour at Rs 27.50/kg, available through mobile vans and outlets nationwide. Aims to provide relief from rising prices.