India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

[Vayutuvan]

Tourist numbers from all over the world into the US are down.
Add to that drop in students from all countries - India seeing the biggest drop.

Due to India, US lost only $350 M. It is a mere 4-5% of the total drop. Canadians might have done the most damage. IDK.

[Vayutuvan]

Few days back my SiL came from Blore. The flight was empty she said. So much so, she was able to sleep on her row. The flight interestingly took a detour via Kolkata (refueling - Paki problem I guess) and then came non-stop to SFO.

Now it is non-peak time. I am sure you would know that colleges started in Aug itself.

[vera_k]

Few days back my SiL came from Blore. The flight was empty she said. So much so, she was able to sleep on her row. The flight interestingly took a detour via Kolkata (refueling - Paki problem I guess) and then came non-stop to SFO.

Boeing plane perhaps? People may be avoiding them.

[Amber G.]

US Ambassador Nominee to India Sergio Gor meets External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in New York.


He also met Rubio:

“Secretary Rubio, reiterating that India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States, expressed his appreciation for the Indian government’s continued engagement on a number of issues including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and other items related to the bilateral relationship.

[A_Gupta]

I am unable to find yield per hectare data in the last 5 years .

I think it is on this GOI page, scroll down.
https://upag.gov.in

“Explore Area, Production and Yield for various crops across years and state wise”

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AI gives this - verify before use:
In 2024, India's total foodgrain yield was projected at 2,515 kg/ha, with specific crop yields varying, such as 436 kg/ha for cotton (FY2024) and an average 3.7 tonnes/ha (3,700 kg/ha) for maize. While final 2024 figures are still being released, the 2023-24 year saw promising trends, with record final estimates for rice, wheat, and other cereals from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Key Yields for 2024:
Total Foodgrains:
A projected 2,515 kg/ha for the year 2024, with an updated figure of 2,548 kg/ha for 2025.
Cotton:
An estimated 436 kg/ha for the fiscal year 2024, which was a decrease from the previous year.
Maize:
An average yield of 3.7 tonnes per hectare (3,700 kg/ha).
Rice:
Record final estimates for 2023-24 were released in September 2024.