No proposal to extend free ration scheme beyond Nov 30: Food secy

The Centre on Friday said there is no proposal at present to extend free foodgrains supply via the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to provide relief to ration card holders, in view......

No panic now so no free food-grains for migrants: Govt

The government on Monday ruled out the possibility of free food-grains distribution to migrants saying there is no panic situation and no complete national lockdown unlike last year.  IMAGE:......

Bharat Rice to be sold at Rs 29/kg in retail market from next week

The Centre on Friday said it will sell 'Bharat Rice' in the retail market at Rs 29 per kg from next week to give relief to the common man and has also directed traders to disclose rice/paddy stock,......

India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise

India has put curbs on wheat exports through the government route, starting November last year. This comes amid a surge in domestic prices of the cereal. Photograph: Mayank Bhardwaj/Reuters In......

India has no plans to import wheat: Govt

The government has no plans to import wheat as it has sufficient stocks to meet the country's requirements, official sources said. Photograph: Harish Kumar/ANI Photo The Food Corporation of India......

India bans wheat exports to control rising domestic prices

India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters However, the export......