Morning Digest | Centre ‘doubles’ fertilizer subsidy as prices see a surge; U.K.-India trade talks continuing under Rishi Sunak government, and more

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U.K.-India trade talks continuing under Rishi Sunak government: Downing Street

Negotiations between India and the U.K. towards finalising a trade agreement have resumed under the Rishi Sunak government according to No. 10 Downing Street. A spokesperson for the U.K. Prime Minister confirmed for The Hindu that negotiations have resumed under the nine-day-old Sunak government.

Centre ‘doubles’ fertilizer subsidy as prices see a surge

Considering the huge increase in the prices of fertilizers in global market, the Centre has ‘doubled’ the fertilizer subsidy for this rabi season. From the budget estimate of ₹21,000 crore of nutrient-based subsidy, the amount has been more than doubled, said Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals Mansukh Mandaviya. Briefing reporters after the meeting, he said the Centre revised the subsidy keeping the increasing market prices in mind.

North Korea continues missile barrage with test over Japan

Japan says missiles fired by North Korea flew over northern Japan on November 3, the latest in a series of weapons tests that have raised tensions in the region. The announcement by Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office came shortly after South Korea’s military said it detected North Korea launching at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern sea.

In court, Morbi Police highlight lapses in bridge maintenance