September 30, 2026: The Union Cabinet approved higher Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season, with safflower receiving the highest increase of ₹675 per quintal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump also reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies during a phone conversation.
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- Cabinet Hikes MSP for All Rabi Crops; Safflower Gets ₹675 Increase
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season. Safflower received the highest increase of ₹675 per quintal. - PM Modi, US President Trump Review Trade, Defence and Energy Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies during a telephonic conversation on September 30. - Centre Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore MSP Procurement for Pulses, Oilseeds in Three States
The Centre approved procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore at MSP under the Price Support Scheme for major pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27. - Security Forces Neutralise Senior LeT Commander Musa in Jammu and Kashmir
Indian security forces neutralised senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Musa, alias Asif Fauji, in an intelligence-led operation at Gurwatkalan in Budgam district. The Union Home Ministry described the operation as a major blow to the LeT network in Jammu and Kashmir. - Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard Arrest Five Pakistani Nationals; Seize 526 Kg Drugs
Five Pakistani nationals were arrested from an Iranian boat during a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, Indian Coast Guard and central intelligence agencies. Authorities seized 526 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin during the operation. - Government Seeks Stakeholder Comments on Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and members of the public on the draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026. - BJP Claims Differences Within INDIA Bloc After Key Leaders Skip Meeting
The BJP has claimed internal differences within the INDIA bloc after several leaders were absent from the alliance meeting held in New Delhi on September 30. The claim was made by senior BJP leader and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. - New Delhi to Host Textile Conclave on Emerging Technologies on October 1
New Delhi will host a textile conclave on October 1 to discuss emerging technologies in the textile sector. The event is expected to bring together around 400 micro and small industries associated with the sector. - India Expresses Grief Over Death of Indian Crew Member Aboard MT Honor in Somalia
India has expressed grief over the death of an Indian crew member aboard MT Honor in Somalia. The Indian High Commission in Kenya said it is in touch with relevant authorities following the incident.
