India-EU FTA Gets January Date, Agriculture Protected
The European Union confirms a January signing for its landmark free trade agreement with India, which excludes agriculture to protect Indian farmers and food security.
The European Union confirms a January signing for its landmark free trade agreement with India, which excludes agriculture to protect Indian farmers and food security.
As the FY27 Budget approaches, agriculture leaders urge increased spending on technology, digital systems and climate-resilient infrastructure to boost productivity and economic contribution.
Industry leaders call for Budget 2026-27 to transform agriculture into an economic growth engine through technology and climate-smart infrastructure, addressing its low productivity.
Truncated park timings in Indian cities restrict access for workers, women, and students, turning public green spaces into zones of exclusion rather than community assets.
An ICMR study reveals COVID-19 survivors faced long-term stigma, social exclusion, and job loss during India's first wave, hindering testing and recovery. Learn about the public health impact.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls of harassing common voters over minor errors. She demands immediate corrective action from the Election Commission.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) of being a tool to exclude voters. She urges the Election Commission to ensure transparency and fairness.
Shubman Gill opens up on his T20 World Cup omission despite leading India in Tests & ODIs. The star batter reflects on his T20I stats and unwavering self-belief. Read his full statement.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin shares his candid views on a senior pacer's omission from India's ODI squad against New Zealand. Get the full story and expert analysis here.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
UP Minister Narendra Kashyap praises BCCI for understanding public sentiment after KKR excludes a Bangladeshi player. Get the full story on this IPL controversy.
CPM Kozhikode secretary M Mehaboob alleges large-scale voter exclusion and unscientific booth grouping in the draft electoral list. The party demands immediate ECI action to protect voting rights. Read more.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
MP Shashi Tharoor writes to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding inclusion of Kerala's capital in the 48-city list for doubling train capacity under Vision 2030. Read his full argument.
Gov. Anandiben Patel highlights agriculture sector transformation at AIRSAVBCON 2025. Read about the focus on AI, robotics, and farmer awards for Viksit Bharat.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!
Experts at a Lucknow congress highlight how AI and robotics can cut carbon emissions and boost farm productivity for a Viksit Bharat. Discover the future of smart agriculture.
India's T20 World Cup squad announcement sparks debate as Shubman Gill is excluded. Captain Suryakumar Yadav reveals the decision was about team combination, not form. Read the full story.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan raises alarm as 25 lakh risk exclusion from electoral rolls in Special Intensive Revision. He demands EC ensure transparency and inclusion of all eligible voters. Read more.
Kannada organisations in Mandya protest exclusion of Kannada from railway promotion exams. They demand re-exam, disciplinary action & call it a violation of constitutional rights. Read more.