Currently, the base price of rubber stands at ₹150 a kg. The assistance of the Central government is essential for raising the support price of rubber from ₹170 to ₹200, Dr. Isaac noted. A support price similar to that of coconut will be introduced for coffee cultivators in Wayanad in 2021-22, he added. … [Read more...] about Rubber base price to go up to ₹170 a kg
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Nothing new for Health in Budget
As in the previous year’s Budget, Dr. Isaac announced that Karunya Benevolent Fund (KBF) will continue for those families who are not the beneficiaries of the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati, the State’s financial protection scheme integrated with the Centre’s health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat. … [Read more...] about Nothing new for Health in Budget
Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI
United States security agencies have arrested more than 100 individuals for their criminal activities in last week's siege of the Capitol and are monitoring “an extensive amount of concerning online chatter” ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray said. … [Read more...] about Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI
Rebels kill U.N. peacekeeper in Central African Republic
“Lately, those who have been coming in have been saying that they came traumatized basically, and they experienced some form of abuse, human rights violations, and that’s why they fled,” she said during an interview with The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about Rebels kill U.N. peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Chinese investments worth Rs 12,000 crore await nod
NEW DELHI: The Centre is in no rush to approve investments from neighbouring countries, despite a rising backlog of proposals worth over Rs 12,000 crore from China.“There are hardly any fresh investments, most of it is incremental,” said a government official. A number of startups, ranging from Paytm to Zomato and Udaan, have investors with Chinese parentage and fresh flows face scrutiny.The tense border standoff with China had prompted the Centre to clamp down on investments from neighbouring countries by insisting on approvals even if the sector was on the so-called automatic route. The mood within the government is against any hurry in putting in place the guidelines to define what constitutes “significant beneficial ownership” or issue other clarifications. Officials said any review would be dependent on how relations pan out in the next few months.China is obviously getting restless and has flagged the issue of screening all FDI proposals even at the World … [Read more...] about Chinese investments worth Rs 12,000 crore await nod