Atish Chandra Named New Agriculture Secretary
1994-batch IAS officer Atish Chandra appointed as India's new Agriculture Secretary. He will take charge from February 2026, replacing Devesh Chaturvedi. Read about the major bureaucratic reshuffle.
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Gaganyaan Mission: 4 Indian Astronauts Training for 2027
ISRO prepares four Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan's 2027 mission, learning from Axiom-4 experience. Discover India's historic space journey details.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Lands Successfully
Blue Origin achieves historic reusable rocket landing with New Glenn, deploying NASA's Mars-bound Escapade mission. A major milestone in India's growing space technology interest.
Isro Plans Venus, Mars Missions After Moon Landing
After Chandrayaan-3's success, Isro chairman reveals plans for Venus and Mars landers. Gaganyaan mission is 90% complete, with new tests successful. Discover India's ambitious space roadmap.
New Seeds Bill Open for Comments Until December 11
India's Agriculture Ministry proposes new Seeds Bill to replace 1966 Act. Stakeholders can submit feedback until December 11, 2025. Share your input now!
Indian Youth Shine at World Food Forum Green Heritage Event
Young Indian innovators showcased sustainable agriculture solutions at World Food Forum 2025 in Rome. Discover how youth are protecting green heritage through technology and traditional knowledge.
Blue Origin Postpones NASA Mars Mission Launch
Blue Origin postpones NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission launch from Florida due to bad weather. New launch date pending favorable conditions. Read latest updates.
Bengaluru Hosts 11th Indian Horticulture Congress
Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.
China's Heavenly Palace Mission: Young Crew & Space Mice
China's Shenzhou-18 mission launches fresh crew to Tiangong space station with groundbreaking student experiments and space mice research. Discover the future of space science.
Gujarat MSP Procurement Delayed Due to Unseasonal Rains
Unexpected rainfall across Gujarat forces state government to postpone MSP crop procurement, leaving farmers anxious about market arrivals and price stability.
China Agrees to Buy 25M Tonnes of US Soybeans for 3 Years
In a major breakthrough for US farmers, China agrees to purchase 25 million tonnes of American soybeans annually for three years, signaling thawing trade relations and global market confidence.
AI Powers Rice Revolution: ₹3000Cr Deals Signed
Groundbreaking partnerships and artificial intelligence take center stage at Bharat International Rice Conference as industry leaders commit to transforming agriculture and empowering farmers with cutting-edge technology.
Punjab Farmers: Straw Bales Block Wheat Sowing
Punjab farmers confront agricultural emergency as paddy straw bales remain uncollected, threatening crucial wheat sowing season and raising pollution concerns across the state.
Wavar Launches Nationwide IPM Distributor Campaign
Wavar launches ambitious campaign to establish pest management distributors across India, making sustainable agriculture accessible to every village farmer.
ISRO Scientist's Cancer Battle During Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Meet the inspiring ISRO scientist who fought breast cancer while contributing to India's historic Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. Discover her remarkable story of courage and dedication.
Punjab Farm Fire Crisis: Experts Warn of Pollution Spike
Agricultural experts predict a sharp increase in stubble burning cases across Punjab's farming belt, threatening to choke North India with toxic smog as harvesting season peaks.
Jalandhar Paddy Procurement Hits 70% Target
Jalandhar district achieves remarkable 70% paddy procurement target with over 1.70 lakh metric tons already purchased from local farmers, signaling strong agricultural output.
New law against fake seeds & pesticides to protect farmers
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces comprehensive legislation to combat substandard agricultural inputs, ensuring farmer protection and food security.
India to Introduce Stringent Seed Law in Budget Session
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces comprehensive seed legislation to combat counterfeit seeds, ensure quality control, and protect farmers' rights through stricter regulations.
Karnataka Farmers Protest Sugarcane Price, Demand ₹3500/Tonne
Hundreds of farmers in Karnataka's sugar belt stage massive protest, demanding increased sugarcane prices and immediate payment of pending dues from mills.
New Law Against Fake Seeds & Pesticides for Farmers
Centre plans strict new legislation to combat substandard seeds and pesticides, empowering farmers and ensuring agricultural quality control across India.
AI Revolution in Rice: ₹3000Cr Deals Signed
The Bharat International Rice Conference launches with groundbreaking AI initiatives, massive trade agreements, and farmer empowerment programs set to transform India's rice industry.
Farmers fight pink stem borer with stubble burning
Punjab and Haryana farmers resort to stubble burning to combat pink stem borer infestation during wheat sowing season, raising environmental concerns amidst agricultural challenges.
Maharashtra farmers get ₹3-₹21 insurance payout, call it mockery
Maharashtra farmers receive meager compensation of just ₹3 to ₹21 under government crop insurance scheme, calling it a cruel joke amid rising agricultural costs.
Pakistan's first astronauts to fly with China
Pakistan prepares to send its first astronauts to space through China's manned program, marking a giant leap in space cooperation between the two nations and setting stage for future lunar missions.
Why Robots Fail at Apple Harvesting
Discover why advanced robotics and AI are failing at the seemingly simple task of apple harvesting, and what this reveals about the future of agricultural automation.
Gujarat Crops Destroyed: Unseasonal Rains Hit 10L+ Hectares
Unprecedented unseasonal rainfall wreaks havoc across Gujarat farmlands, destroying crops worth crores. CM Bhupendra Patel initiates urgent damage assessment survey to provide farmer relief.
PAU trains 175 in paddy straw management solutions
Punjab Agricultural University trains service providers in advanced paddy straw management techniques to combat stubble burning and promote sustainable farming practices in Ludhiana.
India's AgriStack: Digital Push for Farming Revolution
India launches ambitious AgriStack platform to digitize agriculture sector, integrating farmer data, subsidies, and welfare schemes for tech-driven farming revolution.
Koraput Crops Largely Unharmed by Cyclone Remal
Initial assessments in Odisha's Koraput district reveal minimal agricultural damage despite Cyclone Remal's threat. Officials confirm crops largely protected, with detailed surveys underway.
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