Maharashtra's winter session begins with opposition boycott over agrarian crisis, unpaid compensation, and stalled loan waivers. Key issues include farmer suicides and crop damage. Read more.
Orange growers from Akot approach Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court alleging they received only ₹15,000 per hectare instead of promised ₹50,000 under state weather insurance scheme. Court issues notices.
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
Farmers in Vijayapura staged a massive tractor rally under BJP Raitha Morcha, protesting state govt's neglect on MSP, compensation & crop insurance. Read their key demands.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly sees walkout by Congress over delayed compensation for farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by excessive rains in Sheopur. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath leaves 4 dead in Tamil Nadu, inundates vast farmlands. Minister Ramachandran details relief efforts and compensation. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Heavy rains in northern Tamil Nadu claim 4 lives, damage over 2 lakh acres of crops. IMD forecasts more heavy showers for Wednesday. Govt announces relief for farmers.
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginakai leads Raitha Morcha protest demanding compensation for crop losses due to heavy monsoon. Farmers seek support price and zero-interest loans.
Gujarat High Court directs AMTS contractor to pay additional compensation to woman who lost leg in 2011 bus accident, recognizing impact on matrimonial prospects. Read the full story.
Madras High Court quashes 2017 FIR, orders ₹8 lakh compensation for mental suffering and job loss. Justice B Pugalendhi emphasizes Article 21 rights violation in landmark judgment.
India's kharif foodgrain production is projected to reach 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26, boosted by a good monsoon. This increase may help control food inflation. Read more for a detailed crop-wise analysis.
Punjab farmers demand fresh assessment of crop damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee seeks compensation amid widespread agricultural losses.
Tesla confronts a massive $26 billion profit threat as Delaware Supreme Court decides Elon Musk's 2018 compensation. Learn how this could impact Tesla's financial future.
Gujarat government's relief packages attract massive farmer registrations. Over 9.31 lakh farmers register for groundnut sales, 2.5 times higher than last year. Extended power supply announced for rabi season.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Kerala orders Rs 1.15 crore compensation for 9-year-old Drishana, who remains in coma since February 2024 Chorod hit-and-run case. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court affirms sisters and daughters of accident victims entitled to compensation. Justice Umesh M Adiga dismisses insurance company appeal. Read the landmark judgment.
Chandigarh Motor Accident Claims Tribunal directs truck driver, owner, and insurance company to pay ₹54.04 lakh compensation to family of deceased after 4-year legal battle. Justice finally served.
In a landmark consumer protection case, the Odisha High Court has directed a car dealer to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to a customer who received a defective vehicle. Learn how the court upheld consumer rights in this significant ruling.
Gujarat Congress embarks on 12-day farmer protest march across 20 districts, demanding compensation for crop losses and criticizing BJP's agricultural policies ahead of elections.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
A high-level central team conducts emergency assessment of extensive crop damage in Solapur's flood-ravaged village. Farmers face devastating losses as fields remain submerged.
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
Jharkhand government issues urgent 72-hour deadline for farmers to report cyclone Remal damage and secure insurance compensation. Critical window for financial relief.
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh addresses widespread agricultural devastation caused by heavy rainfall and cyclonic storms, revealing compensation plans for affected farmers.
In a significant ruling, Chandigarh's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has granted ₹15.63 lakh compensation to grieving parents who lost their son in a tragic road accident. Discover the details of this landmark case that highlights road safety concerns and