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Two New Chilli Varieties Released in Guntur: LCA-625 and LCA-643

Jun 16, 2026

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The Regional Horticultural Research Station at Lam Farm, Guntur, released two new chilli varieties – LCA-625 and LCA-643 – on 16 June 2026. LCA-625 is for dry chilli production with medium pungency and good colour. LCA-643 is for both green and dry chilli with virus resistance. Seeds were priced at ₹1,200 per kg.

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Tamil Nadu Announces Revised Crop Loan Waiver: ₹75,000 Full Waiver for Farmers

Jun 16, 2026

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Tamil Nadu announced a revised cooperative crop loan waiver scheme for farmers who borrowed from cooperative banks between 1 May 2025 and 28 February 2026. The scheme covers full waiver for crop loans up to ₹75,000 and a partial waiver of ₹35,000 for loans above that limit. About 14.43 lakh farmers will benefit.

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Cough Syrups Now Prescription-Only: What the New Drug Rule Means for You

Jun 16, 2026

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The Union Health Ministry has amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of cough syrups and other syrup-based medicines, making a doctor’s prescription mandatory. The change came into effect through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, after removing “syrups” from Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945.

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Navitas Solar’s ₹1,500 Crore Bet: A 3.6 GW Solar Cell Plant in Gujarat

Jun 16, 2026

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Navitas Solar will invest ₹1,500 crore to set up a 3.6 GW solar cell plant in Gujarat, along with a pilot wafer & ingot line. Civil work for the 10 lakh sq ft facility is underway, with Phase I targeted for 2027. The project will create 1,000 direct jobs and reduce import dependence.

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LRLACM: India’s New Precision Strike Cruise Missile Tested Successfully

Jun 16, 2026

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India successfully tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This subsonic, terrain-hugging missile can strike targets nearly 1,000 km away with a 450 kg warhead. Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment, it enhances India’s precision strike capability.

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