Kerala SIT Probes SAI Hostel Deaths, Harassment Claims
A special investigation team investigates the deaths of two female students at a SAI hostel in Kollam, examining allegations of mental harassment and restrictive hostel conditions.
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Karnataka Farmer Dies in Fire While Saving Crops in Banahatti
A farmer in Karnataka's Banahatti village lost his life after being engulfed in flames while attempting to extinguish a fire that had spread to his crops. The incident highlights the dangers faced by farmers during dry seasons.
SC Orders NTF to Draft Student Well-being Audit SOPs
The Supreme Court has directed the National Task Force to develop standard operating procedures for well-being audits in higher education institutions to address student suicides.
Marathwada Farmer Suicides Peak at 1,129 in 2025
Official data reveals Marathwada recorded 1,129 farmer suicides in 2025, the highest in five years. Beed district leads with 256 cases as erratic weather and policy delays worsen the agrarian crisis.
Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025 Aims to Replace 1968 Law
India's draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025 proposes stricter penalties and digital tracking to combat fake pesticides, aiming to safeguard farmers and crops. Read key details.
Elderly Farmer Held Hostage, Buffaloes Stolen in Kanpur
In a shocking incident in Kanpur's Tiwaripur village, an elderly farmer was tied up and threatened at gunpoint by miscreants who stole his buffaloes. Read the full details of the night-long ordeal and police investigation.
Pakistani Hindu Farmer Shot Dead by Landlord in Sindh
A Hindu farmer was brutally shot dead by his landlord in Pakistan's Sindh province. The incident highlights the ongoing persecution of minorities. Read the full report.
Pesticides Damage Farmers' Mental Health, West Bengal Study Finds
A new study in West Bengal reveals a strong link between chronic pesticide exposure and cognitive decline & depression in farmers. Urgent action on safety and mental health support is needed.
Hindu Farmer Killing in Sindh Sparks Protests, India Reacts
The murder of Hindu farmer Kailash Kolhi in Pakistan's Sindh triggers outrage. India condemns Pakistan's systemic persecution of minorities. Read the full story.
KMM Announces Mass Protests Against Centre, Punjab Govt
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a series of mass demonstrations across Punjab against 'anti-farmer' policies. Key dates include Lohri protests on Jan 13 and sit-ins on Feb 5.
Farmer Dies in Namakkal Pickup Truck Accident
A 36-year-old farmer and cattle trader, Suresh, died after his pickup truck overturned on Thokkavadi new ring road in Namakkal. The accident occurred while he was transporting a cow. Read the full details.
Farmer killed, wife hurt in Hazaribag elephant attack
A 50-year-old farmer was trampled to death and his wife injured by an elephant in Hazaribag while guarding their tomato field. This highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in Jharkhand. Read more.
Forest Conservation Key to Preventing Farmer Suicides: Ex-IFS
Retired forest secretary AC Lakshman warns that environmental degradation is a major cause of farmer distress. He calls for urgent action to conserve forests and reduce human-animal conflict. Read more.
Farmer arrested for thrashing boys over peas in Chhattisgarh
A farmer in Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, tied up and beat two boys for plucking peas. The incident, caught on video, sparked outrage leading to his arrest under BNS. Read the shocking details.
Patna's 4-Day Farmer E-KYC Drive for Digital IDs Launched
Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
Low Inflation Below 1% Raises Economic Concerns in India
India's inflation has stayed below 1% for two months, raising concerns for farmers, manufacturing, and fiscal health. Experts argue 4% is the healthy target. Read the full analysis.
Banned Insecticide Still Sold After Yavatmal Farmer Deaths
An insecticide banned in 2025 after 35 farmer deaths in 2017 continues to be illegally sold in India. Experts demand urgent enforcement of the ban to protect agricultural workers.
Bihar's 4-Day Farmer ID Drive for Kisan Nidhi Beneficiaries
Bihar agriculture minister urges 75 lakh farmers to register on farmer-registry portal from Jan 6-9. Registration is mandatory to continue receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits under new Agri-Stack Project.
Vidarbha: 2,009 farmer suicides reported in 2025
Kishor Tiwari reveals 2,009 farmer suicides in Vidarbha for 2025, accusing BJP and all political parties of silence on agrarian distress. Read the full report.
Arya.ag Raises Rs 725 Crore in Series D Funding
Agritech leader Arya.ag has raised Rs 725 crore in Series D funding. The investment will boost climate-smart farming and market-led practices for Indian farmers. Read more about this major agritech development.
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Records Historic Growth in 2024-25
Uttar Pradesh's agricultural sector achieves record growth with wheat production at 414.39 LMT. Discover how govt initiatives boosted farmer incomes & productivity.
Punjab Farmer Wins Rs 1 Crore Lottery in Fatehgarh Sahib
A farmer from Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district wins a life-changing Rs 1 crore lottery. Discover his plans for his family's future and how he claimed his prize.
PAU Ludhiana Tops NIRF Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
Pesticides in Kashmir Orchards Linked to Brain Tumors
A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.
Haryana farmer's black onion seed success story
Discover how Ram Pal Saini, an MCom graduate from Kurukshetra, turned black onion seed cultivation into a multi-million rupee agri-business, earning up to Rs 6 lakh per acre. Learn his secrets to success.
Haryana Issues Unique IDs to Farmers for Better Subsidy Delivery
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.
Farmer dies after plea at Amaravati land pooling meeting
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.
Rs 100 Stamp Paper Gets Moneylender Licence in Vidarbha
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.
Indian Farmer's Deportation from Pakistan Delayed
Indian farmer Amritpal Singh remains in Pakistan jail despite completing his sentence. His family in Punjab awaits his return as legal hurdles delay his deportation. Read the full story.
Agra cops suspended for torturing farmer in murder probe
Agra police suspended for brutally torturing a farmer, breaking his legs during interrogation in a murder case. NHRC complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
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