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August 9, 2025 8:07 AM

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Tomato Price Surge Due to Local Factors, Not Supply Issue: Govt

The Government has said that the retail prices of tomatoes have spiked across the country due to temporary localised factors rather than any fundamental demand-supply imbalance or production shortfall. Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry said that in Delhi, the tomato prices soar...

August 8, 2025 9:17 PM

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GeM Achieves Rs 5.4 Lakh Crore GMV in FY 2024–25, Marks 9th Foundation Day

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a remarkable milestone by recording a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of 5.4 lakh crore rupees in the financial year 2024-25. Speaking at the 9th foundation day celebration of GeM today, GeM CEO Mihir Kumar emphasized that the occasion is not merely a ce...

August 8, 2025 9:02 PM

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‘Mann Ki Baat’ Generates Over Rs 34 Crore in Revenue Since Launch: Govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann ki Baat programme on Akashwani has generated over 34 crore rupees revenue since its inception. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan said this in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. He said that through these monthly radio episodes, the...