India's domestic production now meets 73% of its fertiliser demand, a significant rise from 57% in 2020-21, reducing import dependency and boosting food security. Discover the government's strategy for self-reliance.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
Discover the rare phenomenon of snake plant flowering. Learn why it happens, what the blooms mean, and how you might encourage this celestial event in your own home. Witness a small miracle!
Farmers in Udaipur held a unique protest against urea shortage and black marketing. They garlanded donkeys, symbolically mourned a fertiliser bag, and demanded systemic reforms. Read more.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
The Centre's fertiliser subsidy for Rabi season climbs by Rs 736 crore to Rs 24,420 crore, driven by increased nutrient-based support. Farmers to benefit from stable DAP and MOP prices.
India's urea fertilizer imports skyrocketed by 120.3% to 7.17 million tonnes during April-November 2024-25, reveals FAI data. Explore the causes and impact on agriculture.
Telangana farmers exceed urea limits by 50-100%, harming crop quality and health. Experts warn of cancer, kidney risks, and soil damage. Learn the scientific guidelines.
A joint raid in Amethi exposed an illegal fertiliser and insecticide repacking unit operating from a college room. FIR filed for violations of FCO, Insecticides Act. Details inside.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
Rating agency ICRA predicts India's fertiliser subsidy outlay will remain high at Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY27. Learn what's driving the cost and its impact on government finances.
Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi warns of strict action, including FIRs and licence cancellation, against forced tagging and overpricing of fertilisers. Read the full story.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
A fertiliser dealer in Barwani's Pati faces an FIR after officials caught him selling urea at Rs 550 per bag, far above the government-fixed price of Rs 266.50. Read the full details of the investigation and its implications for farmers.
Bihar's agriculture department mandates weekly inspections of fertiliser traders to prevent hoarding and black marketing, ensuring adequate supply for Rabi season. Read more.
Bihar agriculture department launches intensive drive to check fertiliser stock mismatches at retail outlets, ensuring availability for farmers in the rabi season. 31 FIRs lodged, 83 licenses cancelled.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
Russia announces ambitious plan to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade, aiming to reclaim its status as a leading space power. Read more about this groundbreaking lunar mission.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Japan announces a major policy shift, restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant after 15 years. The move, watched closely by China and North Korea, faces strong public opposition in Niigata and raises regional security concerns.
India's fertiliser subsidy, set to hit Rs 2 lakh crore, distorts farming and harms soil. Experts urge reform for better growth. Read how Modi can act now.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.
A significant fire erupted at NTPC's Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad during maintenance. No injuries reported, but damage could run into crores. Read the full report.