India targets ₹20,000 crore in organic produce exports by 2028

New Delhi: Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence in India’s ability to triple its organic produce exports to ₹20,000 crore within three years as the country adopts natural farming on a larger scale. Speaking at the launch of the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), Goyal …

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UK Removes Highest Number of Immigration Offenders Since 2018

(Bloomberg) — The UK removed the highest number of foreign criminals and immigration offenders since 2018, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new Labour administration stepped up deportations since winning power in July. Some 16,400 people were removed from the country after a 24% year-on-year increase in enforced returns, the UK Home Office said on Thursday …

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New York Governor to Target Private Equity Home Ownership

Institutional investors would face new restrictions on buying housing units in New York state under a proposal that Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to pass in the state budget due April 1. The proposal could make New York a model for increasing home ownership by eliminating incentives for hedge funds, private equity groups, and other institutional …

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CCPA plans class action against firms selling substandard products

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is planning to initiate class action against companies that fail to meet quality standards, two people directly involved in the deliberations said, as the country’s top consumer watchdog seeks to curb substandard products flooding retail markets. The proposed class action aims to hold such entities accountable and …

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Politics News Today highlights on January 10, 2025: ‘Penalise if…’: MP writes to labour minister as L&T Chairman’s 90-hour-work-week remark sparks outrage

Politics News Today highlights: In today’s complex political climate, understanding the latest developments is essential. Our Politics News delivers comprehensive coverage of government actions, policy changes, and significant political events both nationally and globally. Whether it’s legislative reforms, political debates, or diplomatic talks, we provide in-depth analysis and timely updates to keep you informed. Our …

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Harris Cancels Overseas Trip to Focus on Wildfire Response

(Bloomberg) — Vice President Kamala Harris is canceling a three-nation overseas trip to remain in the US and assist in the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires in her home state of California. “In response to the historic wildfires in Los Angeles, the vice president has made the decision to cancel her and the second …

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Canada to get a new Prime Minister on THIS date, Justin Trudeau to continue as PM till then; who are the frontrunners?

Canada’s next prime minister will be selected on March 9 through a leadership vote, governing Liberal Party has announced. Justin Trudeau, who resigned from the post earlier this week, will continue to serve as prime minister until a new leader is chosen “After a robust and secure nation-wide process, the Liberal Party of Canada will …

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PM Narendra Modi reveals his ‘special connection’ with Chinese president Xi Jinping in debut podcast

PM Modi and Xi Jinping: India-China ties are troubled by a host of challenges — unsettled borders, China’s strategic ties with Pakistan— the list is a long one. However, the leaders of these two countries, Indian PM Narendra Modi and China’s president, Xi Jinping, share a “special relationship,” that many are unaware of. Prime Minister …

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Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’

A day after Shiv Sena (UBT) decided to contest solo in the Maharashtra local body polls, the party’s Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Sanjay Raut said on Sunday that he had never called for a dissolution of the opposition INDIA bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, reported Hindustan Times. Citing the party’s decision …

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Politics News Today Live Updates on January 12, 2025: Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’

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