Mock drills to be held tomorrow. (Photo source: PTI)
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May 28, 2025
Civil mock drills will take place in nation's border districts on May 29 which include states like Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan, as per NDTV.
Breaking News Live: Cabinet Hikes MSP For 14 Kharif Crops
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.
The government has increased the MSP of Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for nigerseed (Rs 820 per quintal) followed by Ragi (Rs 596 per quintal), Cotton (Rs 589 per quintal) and Sesamum (Rs 579 per quintal).
The Modi cabinet cleared an interest subvention scheme for farmers, amounting to Rs 15,642 crore, which aims to ensure the availability of working capital via the Kisan Credit Card.
Under this scheme, farmers can access credit of up to Rs 3 lakh for crop cultivation, including horticulture, and up to Rs 2 lakh for allied agricultural activities. This credit is offered at a subvented interest rate of 7% per annum.
With a 1.5% interest subvention and an additional 3% incentive for prompt repayment, the effective interest rate for farmers becomes a highly beneficial 4%. Furthermore, loans up to Rs 2 lakh are provided collateral-free, and the scheme is facilitated through a single portal connecting 449 banks and financial institutions for ease of access for farmers.
Breaking News Live: Civil Mock Drills In Nation Tomorrow
Civil mock drills will take place in nation's border districts on May 29 which include states like Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan, as per NDTV.
Breaking News Live: Kamal Hassan Named Rajya Sabha Nominee
Makkal Needhi Maiam, an ally of Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, on Wednesday announced that its president Kamal Haasan will be its nominee for the June 19 biennial election to the Rajya Sabha.
News Live Update: PM Modi To Attend Sikkim's Golden Jubliee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Sikkim's statehood at the Paljor Stadium here on May 29, an official notification said, PTI reported.
Live Update: SC Gives Bail To 23-Year-Old Rape Accused
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave interim bail to a 23-year-old accused of raping a 40-year-old, noting that charges had not been framed even though he has been in jail for nine months. It also said the woman was 'not a baby' and 'a single hand can't clap'.
New Live: PM Modi To Visit Four States In Next Two Days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day trip to four states from Thursday to launch numerous development projects, as he keeps up a busy itinerary touring different regions in the run up to the first anniversary of his third term in office. Modi will visit Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on May 29 and 30, an official statement said.
News Live: Water Level In Mumbai Lakes Remain At 15%
Following the early arrival of the southwest monsoon in Mumbai the water levels across the seven prominent lakes in the city remained at their pre-monsoon levels. A social media post on X (attached below) indicates the most recent water levels.
For everyone asking — NO, water stock levels of lakes supplying to Mumbai haven’t improved. They’re still at 15%, roughly the same as two days ago. Why? Because the heavy rains of May 26, have lashed only South Mumbai. The suburbs and, more importantly, the catchment areas on the… pic.twitter.com/2QJNxbHuTA
News Live Update: Kamal Hassan Language Controversy
Tamil megastar Kamal Haasan, weeks before the release of his latest film, Thug Life, has teed off a fresh controversy with his "your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil" remark at an event in Chennai.
Live Update: 70% Chance For Temp To Rise Above 1.5C
There is a 70% chance that the average global temperature for the 2025-2029 period will exceed pre-industrial levels by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to a new report published by the World Meteorological Organisation.
News Live Update: Paris All-Party Delegation Concludes
France has reiterated its solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and agreed that the democratic world needs to speak in one voice on this issue, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the conclusion of the Paris leg of his all-party delegation's visit to Europe, PTI reported
A large explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China caused giant plumes of smoke to rise from the building, state media said, with no casualties immediately reported.
The blast occurred at the Youdao Chemical plant at around in Gaomi, a town in Shandong province around 450 kilometres southeast of the capital Beijing, reported NDTV World quoting AFP.
The Interpol has issued the first Silver notice on India's request to track the global assets of former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud, PTI reported
News Live Update: SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Crashes
Starship, the SpaceX rocket vehicle owned by which Elon Musk went into space from Texas on Tuesday on its ninth uncrewed test launch, flying farther than the last two attempts ended in explosive failure.
News Live Update: US State Sec. Halts Student Visa Interviews
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed US embassies globally to halt scheduling new interviews for student-visa applicants.
This move comes as the Trump administration evaluates the possibility of intensifying the vetting process for social media profiles, NDTV said quoting Politico.
New Live Update: Canada Can Join 'Golden Dome' If...
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free -- but only if it becomes part of the United States, AFP reported.
