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Current Affairs

West Bengal Gets ₹12,064 Crore Rural Development Fund

West Bengal Gets ₹12,064 Crore Rural Development Fund

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Centre has approved ₹8,508 crore for rural development in West Bengal. With the state's contribution, the total outlay will exceed ₹12,064 crore to strengthen rural employment, improve infrastructure, and support disaster-affected communities.

India, Afghanistan Boost Agricultural Cooperation

India, Afghanistan Boost Agricultural Cooperation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Afghanistan's Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari agreed to deepen bilateral agricultural cooperation. The discussions focused on climate-resilient farming, digital agriculture, soil health, micro-irrigation, post-harvest management, agricultural education, and establishing a Joint Working Group to prepare a long-term roadmap. India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan through quality seeds, research, irrigation, capacity building and advanced agricultural technologies.

Suvendu Adhikari Orders Crackdown on Hospital Middlemen

Suvendu Adhikari Orders Crackdown on Hospital Middlemen

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari conducted a surprise inspection at Swasthya Bhavan, ordered strict action against hospital middlemen, reviewed healthcare infrastructure, announced the expansion of SSKM Hospital, and confirmed plans for a world-class Adani Group hospital in New Town.