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Monday, April 27, 2026
TopicFood security

Topic: Food security

West Asia war is sending shockwaves through global food industry

The war spells major implications for food security & living standards, cutting off important sources of energy & fertilisers that are key inputs in grain, vegetable & meat production.

What the world can learn from India’s food plate

There is an increase in allergies, food intolerances and gut issues. These can all be linked to genetically modified high-yielding food varieties of wheat grown to eradicate world hunger, but clash with our DNA.

Why the govt’s free food grains scheme must be revamped

The Union department of food and public distribution has asked states to weed out ineligible beneficiaries of PMGKAY by the end of next month. But going by the obvious political risks, the exercise is unlikely to be completed soon.

India can’t fix food security with more grain alone. FCI at 60 needs a nutrition agenda

The Food Corporation of India has the technology, human resources, and financial muscle to implement the policy directives of the government.

Forests and agriculture can thrive together. 5 Indian states show how

FAO’s Green-Ag project in India integrates forests and agriculture through agroecology across five diverse landscapes: Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

Gulf Cooperation Council is using agritech to increase food security

Among other foodtech initiatives in the GCC, Qatar is investing heavily in alternative, sustainable protein technology, from insect farming to cultured meat production.

India, France to Collaborate on Global Food Security

Joint initiative to utilize sustainable practices and address climate change

ASEAN Secretary-General addresses International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace

ASEAN Secretary-General also underlined the importance of cooperation in addressing climate change, food security, and geopolitical tensions.

IFAD to screen worldwide award-winning film on small-scale farmers in Northern Africa

The 45-second film 'A New Day' will be screened in cinemas worldwide over the next six months.

A right isn’t enough. Food needs to be diverse, nutritious, and affordable for all

Over 2.8 billion people in the world are unable to afford a healthy diet, which is a leading cause of all forms of malnutrition.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.