Over the past few days, incidents of drivers demanding additional tips or extra payments after accepting rides and cancelling the trips if such payments were not made, were being reported, the officials said.
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The police said that on their return from a temple festival, the family noticed damage to the main door of the house and valuables missing
As part of rejuvenation of the landfill site space, saplings of native species will be planted to restore soil fertility
Modi says ‘instability and turmoil’ before 2014 made the country ‘suffer immensely’, adding that govt. will make all efforts to fulfil the aspirations of youth, women, the middle class, and farmers
Bharathiraja inspired his assistant directors to carve their own path, and K. Bhagyaraj, R. Parthiban and Pandiarajan all evolved from the Bharathiraja school of thought
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming that Nepal had imposed a ban or suspension on the import of mangoes from India, describing such reports as "factually incorrect and misleading".
Input costs could rise leading to losses, they warn
National Fertilizers, a state-run producer that also imports urea received offers between $444.90 and $617 a tonne, according to people familiar with the matter
India’s 7.7% real GDP expansion in 2025-26 is largely a result of low inflation, with the effect of weak nominal growth most acutely felt in agriculture, where prices fell and incomes suffered. The government must support people’s livelihoods. It’ll help revive demand.
This year’s war-driven subsidy overshoot could burn a huge hole in the government's budget. While easing or abandoning price controls may seem difficult, India’s policy status quo looks riskier by the day.
Corporate clients are increasingly demanding clear, actionable advice from external lawyers, with little tolerance for ambiguity, said Deputy General Counsel at Vedanta Limited Preet Sethi at a panel discussion during London International Disputes Week 2026.Sethi was responding to a question on what she expects from external counsel today that she was not asking for five years ago, at a session organised by Stewarts and Brick Court Chambers under the theme General Counsel – or Global Counsel.She
Property ownership in India has long operated through diverse arrangements where legal and beneficial ownership do not coincide . In both family and commercial settings, it was common for one person to finance the acquisition of property while another held legal title. Such transactions mostly related to agricultural land due to statutory restrictions on ownership and transfer, while business assets were often held through trusted associates, employees, or directors for convenience or regulatory
With today's protest, the CJP said it is launching what it calls a nationwide agitation demanding Pradhan's resignation. Dipke said CJP will be releasing the education manifesto during today's protest.
An increase in number of beneficiaries under the initiative is expected to lead to a gradual rise in livestock population
India has removed excise duty on petrol blended with 22%–30% ethanol, giving a boost to higher biofuel blends. What does this mean for fuel prices, farmers, flex-fuel vehicles and India’s energy security? Watch our explainer.
Higher yields and marginal increase in acreage drive output growth
We are working to establish a Clean Plant Centre that will supply disease-free planting material to growers, says Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar.
At around 2.30 a.m., nearly 100 residents laid siege to the EB office in Arumbakkam, demanding immediate restoration of power; similar protests were witnessed in Washermenpet, Tiruvottiyur, Ambattur, Madhavaram, Manali, Avadi, Poonamallee, Thirunindravur, Medavakkam, and Velachery
India's PM Narendra Modi, now the longest-serving elected leader, has prioritized welfare and transformation, focusing on the poor, farmers, and infrastructure.
CJP to launch nationwide protest demanding education minister's resignation from Thursday
PM Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, overtaking Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days as an elected Prime Minister.
This will give them access to institutional credit and all government schemes
The official booklet highlights key farm initiatives such as PM-KISAN, fertiliser subsidies, MSP procurement, crop insurance, organic farming, digital reforms, record foodgrain output and rising exports
The facility will process agricultural residues, including paddy straw, mustard stubble and cotton stalks
The climate phenomenon, the first since 2023, sets the stage for droughts, floods and temperature fluctuations across the world
Additional secretary at the Union Ministry of Commerce, Nitin Kumar Yadav, revealed the numbers at a convention of exporters, industry bodies, and farmer producer organisations here
As rainfall becomes harder to predict, companies that sell fast-moving consumer goods may find that their next crisis springs from fragile agricultural supply chains. Reducing this risk should be a board-level priority.
The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts until June 9; in other regions of Maharashtra, the monsoon’s progress and rainfall intensity are expected to remain low over the next week.
Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Pulwama’s Padgampora, said small patches of 3-4 kanals of land were being utilised by locals to procure rice and feed for cattle; “If the government takes the land, it will have a severe impact on locals,” said Mr. Ahmad.
The proposed package focuses on energy, crypto and financial services and trade, including fisheries, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singh demanded that the matter be investigated by an independent Central agency.
Chhattisgarh cabinet okays power utility IPO plan, ₹15,000/ acre aid for non-paddy crop cultivation
Overall consumption of urea, DAP, muriate of potash (MOP) and complex was 39.5 lakh tonne (lt) in May against 39.4 lt a year ago
The decision comes at a time when more than 1.73 lakh hectares have already been brought under Kharif cultivation across the state, while the monsoon is expected to reach Gujarat after June 15
Soybean prices are currently ruling higher than the minimum support price (MSP) of ₹5,708 per quintal announced by the Government for the 2026-27 marketing season
The panel will study price trends, export policies, storage solutions and ways to strengthen the onion value chain
The ministry is promoting exports of agri products from the North Eastern Region
Fisheries Department has announced free rations and financial assistance for registered fishermen and allied workers to help them tide over the lean period
The initiative supports 22,430 farmers, with the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and efficient irrigation systems leading to a 15-20 per cent increase in crop yields and an 18-22 per cent reduction in input costs
Maa Kalijai group’s 7.5 quintal consignment highlights growing success of farmer collectives in agri-exports under PSFPO project
One of the advantages of this innovation is that it does not require a separate manufacturing setup. The same production lines that currently manufacture conventional LDPE milk packaging film can be used
China’s story of market reforms began with agriculture. India’s farming rigidities differ but need easing too. Hard as this task is, the Centre should renew its effort to fix what ails this sector—guided by market principles.
His comments come in the wake of the uncertainty of the Mettur dam being opened on the scheduled date of June 12
The discussions under India’s presidency will include a three-day agriculture working group meeting from June 9 and a two-day BRICS ministerial meeting from June 12
This is significant for the fisheries sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the EU are currently valued at about $1.59 billion
The discussions under India’s presidency will include a three-day agriculture working group meeting from June 9
The MoU aims to enhance market access and improve high-quality agri-input availability by leveraging Samunnati’s FPO network and Coromandel’s expertise in crop nutrition and protection
The studio can help cut costs and time for bringing out new product, says co-founder and CEO Vickly Dodani
Industree Foundation secures FSC approval for growers in Karnataka
Proposed platform will bring together research institutions and agencies for collaborative solutions and sustainable fisheries management.
The university has positioned itself as a globally recognised centre of excellence in fisheries, ocean sciences and Blue Economy studies
Extreme heat means cows eat less, make less milk, struggle to conceive and produce fewer live offspring, experts say, while farmers spend more trying to keep animals cool and fertile
Sub-Inspector Yashpal was patrolling in Mandikhera village on Sunday and received a video clip of the incident on his mobile phone.
This is significant for the fisheries sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the EU are currently valued at about $1.59 billion
The programme provides farmers with access to soil and leaf testing, crop advisory services, demonstration plots and agri-drone spraying
Proposed platform will bring together research institutions and agencies for collaborative solutions and sustainable fisheries management
The university has positioned itself as a globally recognised centre of excellence in fisheries, ocean sciences and Blue Economy studies
In Kurukshetra, Congress Lok Sabha MP Deepender Hooda led the demonstration, demanding resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in CBSE examination.
The Cockroach Janta Party organised a protest led by its founder Abhijeet Dipke at the Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal.
The CJP, a youth-led online movement that has been demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC examinations
UKSSSC invites online applications for 90 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry departments until June 21, 2026.
State Fisheries Minister V E Abdul Gafoor assures continued backing for university’s academic and research initiatives in fisheries and blue economy
To keep food on the table for a billion people, we must first protect the biological infrastructure that puts it there
The department stated that farmers, agricultural labourers and other persons may fall ill and, in some cases, die due to failure to adopt necessary safety measures during pesticide spraying and because of indiscriminate and unsafe use of pesticides
With the election results being declared in May and a new government taking charge, preparations for the annual shows — the Rose Show, Flower Show, Plantation Crops Show and Fruit Show, were delayed, officials said
Farmers are agitated over the compensation provisions made by the MMRDA, the authority managing the Third Mumbai or Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town project
At times, Abhijeet Dipke’s speech was almost drowned out by Delhi Police public announcements. Frustrated by interruptions, he remarked, “Ye kaun bol rha hai”
Industry executives attribute this shift to a combination of rising incomes, rapid urbanisation and a growing preference for branded, quality-assured dairy products
Post-war supply shock demonstrates that rigid, digitized demand-side rationing breaks down under market anxiety, failing to insulate domestic agriculture when critical geopolitical corridors are compromised
Rs 2,481 crore programme to promote chemical-free farming across 1 crore farmers in 15,000 clusters covering all Gram Panchayats. Provides training, bio-input resource centres, and certification for sustainable agricultural practices.
Government repealed all three farm laws through the Farm Laws Repeal Act 2021, following over a year of farmer protests. Also announced a committee on MSP and other agricultural reform demands.
Three laws enacted to deregulate agricultural markets: Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, Farmers' Agreement on Price Assurance Act, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. Triggered prolonged farmer protests.
Rs 20,050 crore flagship scheme for sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector. Aims to enhance fish production by 70 lakh tonnes, generate 55 lakh employment opportunities, and double fisheries exports.
Direct income support scheme providing Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments to all landholding farmer families. Over 11 crore farmers covered with total disbursement exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore.
Crop insurance scheme with lowest-ever premium rates (2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi) providing comprehensive risk cover for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses. Uses technology including satellite imagery and drones for rapid claim settlement.
Legally entitled up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Made food security a legal right, covering approximately 82 crore people.
Provides subsidised foodgrains to approximately 81 crore people (two-thirds of the population) through the Targeted Public Distribution System. Guarantees 5 kg per person per month at Rs 1-3/kg for rice, wheat, and coarse grains.
Expanded food security mission to cover 482 districts in rice, wheat, and pulses production. Targeted additional production of 25 million tonnes of foodgrains through improved technology dissemination and farm-level demonstrations.
Waived loans of approximately 3.6 crore small and marginal farmers at a cost of Rs 71,680 crore. One of the largest farm debt waiver programmes in Indian history, covering both direct and indirect agricultural loans.
Centrally sponsored scheme to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion, productivity enhancement, and technology dissemination. Targeted an additional 10 million tonnes of rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, and 2 million tonnes of pulses.
Restructuring of the Public Distribution System to target Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with subsidised food grains, replacing the earlier universal PDS with a targeted approach.