The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under RKVY since 2014-15, has provided 21.61 lakh farm machines to farmers with ₹9,404.47 crore in central assistance, while expanding drone-based farming and custom hiring services for small and marginal farmers.

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9 July 2026Amar UjalaTop story

Rajasthan OBC Commission to Conduct Door-to-Door Survey Ahead of Panchayat Elections

Rajasthan's State OBC Commission will conduct a door-to-door online survey from 10 to 23 July 2026 to determine OBC political representation in panchayat and local body elections. The State Election Commission says it needs at least 90 days after receiving the report to complete the election process, which could push polls towards October.

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9 July 2026PIBTop story

India, Australia Issue Joint Statement on Energy Security

India and Australia issued a Joint Statement on Energy Security on 9 July 2026, finalising arrangements for uranium exports to India and committing to deepen energy trade as Comprehensive Strategic Partners.

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9 July 2026PIB

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Chairs 28th WII Society Meeting in Coimbatore

Union Environment Minister and WII Society Chairman Bhupender Yadav chaired the 28th meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society at CASFOS, Coimbatore — the first meeting after the Society's reconstitution for a three-year term — and called for aligning WII's work with the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' blueprint.

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