Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
A 70-year-old farmer collapsed and died after pleading his case at a grama sabha in Mandadam village. The meeting addressed grievances over the land pooling scheme for road widening in Andhra Pradesh's capital region.
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha & Adil Ahmad Khan for allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a political skit featuring Santa Claus. BJP calls it objectionable. Details inside.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
A Hisar court acquitted two farmers in a 2017 road blockade case due to flawed police identification. Meanwhile, a BKU leader died in an accidental shooting. Read the full details.
A Pilibhit farmer faces FIR for illegally occupying UPSIDC land, fencing it with live wires, posing a threat to wildlife and humans. Read the full details of the case and legal actions.
A 59-year-old Ahmedabad farmer was defrauded of Rs 2.3 crore in a 'half-price' scheme promising cars and gold. Read the shocking details of the elaborate con.
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
Your ultimate guide to the PM-KISAN scheme - learn how eligible farmers can receive ₹6,000 annually, check eligibility criteria, and apply successfully.
Karnataka sugarcane growers continue their protest despite minister's invitation for talks. Farmers demand higher prices and timely payments amid growing unrest in the agricultural sector.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha escalates its agitation across Punjab, submitting detailed memorandums to Deputy Commissioners with key demands including MSP legalization and loan waivers.
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Bhartiya Kisan Union escalates protest over incomplete underpass at Delhi-Ambala highway, submits memorandum to Haryana CM demanding immediate resolution to farmer safety concerns.
A Maharashtra farmer's shocking protest with dead buffalo highlights rural insurance crisis. Read how banking delays are crushing India's agricultural community.
Meet Tarn Taran's innovative farmer who has eliminated stubble burning while earning ₹1 crore annually through diversified, sustainable agriculture practices that work 365 days a year.
CPI(M) launches ambitious election manifesto for Bihar 2025 polls, promising caste census implementation, job creation, farm loan waivers, and education reforms in direct challenge to ruling NDA.
Indian onion farmers face severe distress as export bans continue, while ASEAN summit diplomacy and Delhi's innovative cloud seeding solution to pollution take center stage in this week's charts.
As Bihar heads to polls, economic distress trumps traditional caste narratives. Voters prioritize jobs and financial stability over identity politics in this crucial electoral test.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange slams Maharashtra CM's loan waiver announcement as an empty promise, demanding immediate action for struggling farmers ahead of crucial elections.