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The protesting farmers lashed out at the government for not making proper provision before implementing the order, and asserted that substitute to stubble burning is expensive machinery, which is not a possibility for debt-ridden farmers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Punjab: Farmers defy govt orders, burn stubble in protest, demand...

Stubble burning has become a major concern for authorities as it causes air pollution as well as reduces soil fertility.

12 Oct 2017 8:32 AM

Foodgrains, rice, wheat, pulses, come under Aadhaar-enabled direct benefit transfer, DBT, scheme. (Photo: PTI)

Govt gives more time to get Aadhaar must for subsidies

As many as 135 welfare schemes of 35 ministries will be covered by extension.

28 Sept 2017 7:19 AM

IOCs current capacity stands at about 1.62 million bpd including 230,00 bpd controlled by its subsidiary Chennai Petroleum Corp.

Govt may not burden OMCs further with fuel subsidy

The market capitalisation of six large oil companies has falled by Rs 1.2 lakh crore.

12 Oct 2018 3:27 AM

The magnitude 6.7 quake on Hokkaidos southern coast knocked out power to nearly all 3 million households on the island. (Representational image)

Govt plans DBT of power subsidy for domestic users

The draft amendments to National Tariff Policy 2016 that is under finalisation by the power ministry.

1 Oct 2018 2:50 AM

The transport industry involved in LPG products has been badly affected by demonetisation.

Subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 6.5; market price LPG cut by Rs 133

A 14.2-kg subsidised LPG cylinder will cost Rs 500.90 in the national capital from midnight.

30 Nov 2018 12:19 PM

Government is planning to phase out LPG susbidy by March 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Govt may ask oil cos to share LPG, kerosene subsidy burden: India...

Govt may ask upstream firms like ONGC to bear a part of the kerosene and LPG subsidies.

25 Jan 2018 10:42 AM

Trump administration in the WTO alleged that export incentives were harming American companies.

Export subsidy case in WTO: India, US to hold consultations

Export incentives were harming American companies.

3 April 2018 10:14 AM

Government is planning to phase out LPG susbidy by March 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Non-subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 35 per cylinder

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder now costs Rs 676 in Kolkata, Rs 625 in Mumbai and 663.50 in Chennai.

3 April 2018 4:04 AM

Alkaline foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, unsweetened milk, yogurt, nuts, beans, lentils, etc. act as great alternatives to sugary foods.

World sugar exporters ask India, Pakistan, EU to cut subsidies

World sugar price has dropped to a level below the cost of production of even the most efficient producers in the world.

20 July 2018 3:32 AM

Nearly 77.28 lakh farmers have applied for a waiver.

Govt may hold back Q4 fertiliser subsidy to meet fiscal deficit goal

The subsidy payment through special banking arrangement attracts interest liability for the government.

31 Jan 2019 4:40 AM

The growth of eight core sectors slowed to 3-month low of 4.1 per cent in March due to weak performance in as many as six sectors including coal, crude oil and natural gas.

Rs 18,000 crore subsidy in works for stressed gas-based power projects

This scheme ran for two years between 2015 and 2017 and got financial support from the Power System Development Fund.

10 Jan 2019 5:26 AM

In 2015, 3,266 farmers committed suicide in the state.

India's subsidies to farmers very low as compared to western...

European Union, US, have alleged in the World Trade Organization that India provides huge subsidies to its farmers.

27 March 2019 10:52 AM