The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
Top MAGA officials intervened to stop Donald Trump from instantly announcing his marijuana reclassification decision on Truth Social. Discover the inside story of the Oval Office meeting and the policy shift. Read more!
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a software engineer, for smuggling high-grade Sheelavathi cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Details inside.
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.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches 'Green to Gold' to transform industrial hemp into a sustainable economic driver. Policy targets self-reliance by 2027. Read more.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a woman software engineer, for smuggling high-grade cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Read the full investigation details.
Indore Crime Branch arrested a daily wage labourer with 2.30 kg of cannabis. The narcotics, valued at Rs 60,000, were seized during a surveillance drive. Read more on the police crackdown.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
US President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a historic shift, challenging the costly and racially biased 'War on Drugs'. Explore the implications.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in a Romanian prison for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Court says it's to 'set an example'. Read the full story.
President Trump directs federal agencies to relax cannabis rules, supporting reclassification from Schedule I to III. This major policy shift impacts research, taxes, and CBD access. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana, a major drug policy shift. While Democrats welcome it, Republicans oppose. Explore the market impact and political divide.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in prison by a Romanian court for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Details on the final verdict and harsh drug laws.
Former US President Donald Trump has initiated a major policy shift to reclassify marijuana, easing federal restrictions and encouraging scientific research. Read the full analysis.
President Trump signs an executive order to accelerate moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, boosting medical research. The move does not legalise cannabis federally but could reshape the industry. Read more.
Nagpur Police, led by CP Ravinder Singal, conducted massive 'Operation Thunder' raids in central slums using drones & canine squads. 1,200gm cannabis seized, key gangster networks targeted. Read more.
Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to reclassify cannabis, acknowledging its medical benefits and easing federal restrictions. A major shift in US drug policy.
A major review of 15 years of research finds weak evidence for medical cannabis benefits, with nearly 30% of patients meeting criteria for cannabis use disorder. Read the details.
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
Neemuch Police uncovers a large-scale illegal cannabis plantation on government land in Shivpuriya Chakkiwala village, seizing over 3 quintals of plants. An organised network is suspected.