Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet has approved a nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) of Rs 41,534 crore for the Kharif 2026 season, aimed at insulating farmers from global price volatility and ensuring affordable fertiliser availability.The government reiterated its commitment to shield farmers from fluctuations in international fertiliser prices, particularly amid elevated global rates due to Middle East crisis since…

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SSC introduces sliding mechanism to fill vacancies, issues identity verification guidelines: Here is what you need to know

SSC introduces sliding mechanism to fill vacant posts; candidates to complete Aadhaar verification and choose FIX or FLOAT options. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a Sliding Mechanism for allocation of posts to qualifying candidates, aiming to reduce unfilled vacancies and ensure a smoother, candidate-friendly process. The move comes after repeated instances of posts…

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‘At other end of Bumrah’: Sourav Ganguly’s strong call to selectors on Mohammed Shami | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Mohammed Shami, urging selectors to bring the experienced pacer back into India’s national setup. Speaking at an event in Kolkata ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash with Lucknow Super Giants, Ganguly made a strong case…

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KVS Balvatika Lottery result 2026: Here’s complete list of documents required for admission

Balvatika admissions 2026 KVS Balvatika Lottery result 2026: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has declared the Balvatika Lottery Result 2026 for the 2026–27 academic session on the official website, kvsangathan.nic.in. It has released provisional selection lists and waitlists for Balvatika-1 and Balvatika-3 admissions. Parents can visit the official website to check their child’s status.According to…

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Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs…

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