January 6, 2026
Indian Apple Growers Fear New Zealand Imports Flood Market After Duty Cut in New FTA
Apple farmers in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are worried as a new FTA with New Zealand plans to cut import duty from 50% to 25%. They fear cheaper New Zealand apples will flood Indian markets, harming local growers and cold storage investments.
India's Skilling Drive Faces Challenges Despite Training 1.4 Crore Candidates
India trained 1.4 crore under PMKVY but skilling struggles to become youth's top choice. Industry and Sector Skill Councils must play bigger roles to improve job readiness and wage gains.
Karnataka Farmers Demand ₹12,500 MSP for Red Gram, Protest in Kalaburagi
Farmers in Kalaburagi protested for a higher MSP of ₹12,500 for red gram. They want ₹1,000 incentives and a 50% import duty on pulses to protect local growers.
Police Chief Urges Students to Embrace Science and AI at Kalaburagi Centre
Police Commissioner S.D. Sharanappa opened the 42nd anniversary of Kalaburagi's District Science Centre, urging students to explore science and AI. Experts highlighted AI's benefits and risks. The centre offers exciting programs to boost scientific curiosity.
Kerala Launches School Health Programme and Marks National Deworming Day
Kerala's Health and Education departments start a School Health Programme to monitor children's health with individual health cards. Deworming tablets are distributed under National Deworming Day.
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