Two Women Killed in Sugarcane Harvester Accident
Tragedy strikes in Karnataka as two women die in a sugarcane harvester accident. Details on the incident, police response, and ongoing investigation.
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Farm Labour Shortage & MGNREGA: What Data Reveals
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
VB-G RAM G Bill's 60-Day Farm Season Pause: Labour Shortage Debate
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Mann: Delhi's pollution not Punjab's fault, stubble burning down 80%
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on Delhi's pollution, citing a 70-80% drop in farm fires. He calls it a political blame game. Read his full argument.
Trichy Farmers Hunger Strike for Crop Loss Compensation
Farmers in Trichy held a hunger strike demanding compensation for crop damage, loan waivers, and release of a leader. Minister assured action. Read the full story.
Haryana Farm Debt Tops Rs 1 Lakh Crore, Exceeds Punjab
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
US Jobs Report: 64,000 Added, Unemployment at 4.6%
US added 64,000 jobs in November 2025, beating forecasts, but unemployment rose to 4.6%. Get the latest details on the delayed economic data.
BJP MP Accuses Karnataka Congress of Farmer Neglect
BJP MP Iranna Kadadi criticizes the Congress-led Karnataka government for failing farmers on drought relief and loan waivers. Read the full political confrontation.
SBZee launches 100 EV carts for fresh produce in Delhi-NCR
SBZee launches 100 electric vehicle carts in Delhi-NCR to revolutionize fresh produce delivery, cutting costs and emissions. Discover the future of farm-to-doorstep logistics.
Gold Rises, Silver Holds Near Record on Fed Outlook
Gold prices edge higher amid expectations of a January Fed rate cut. Silver dips but stays close to its record high. Key US jobs data awaited for further policy clues.
UPA Also Debated Halting MGNREGA in Farm Season
Sharad Pawar in UPA-II sought a halt to NREGA works during peak farming, while Jairam Ramesh opposed. The NDA's current proposals echo past internal debates. Explore the full history.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent sells farm under ethics deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sold his soybean farm to comply with ethics rules. The move comes amid renewed US-China soybean trade and after he missed several divestment deadlines.
Six killed in car plunge into 600-foot gorge in Nashik
Tragedy strikes in Maharashtra's Nashik as a car falls into a 600-foot gorge in a ghat section, claiming six lives. Details on the rescue operation and police investigation.
Farm Fires Contribute Only 7% to Delhi's Nov Pollution
New CREA data shows stubble burning's share in Delhi's PM2.5 fell to 7% in Nov 2025 from 20% last year, highlighting year-round pollution sources. Read the full analysis.
ISRO Study: Farm Fire Data Misleading, Farmers Evade Satellites
A new ISRO study reveals official farm fire reduction claims may be misleading, as farmers are shifting burning times to evade satellite detection. Read the full analysis.
India & Russia Deepen Agricultural Cooperation, Sign New MoU
India and Russia agree to expand agricultural trade, research, and market access. Bilateral farm trade stands at $3.5 billion. New MoU signed to boost cooperation.
CAQM Orders Punjab, Haryana to Monitor Summer Stubble Burning
For the first time, CAQM directs Punjab and Haryana to monitor and prevent wheat stubble burning in summer, extending its pollution fight beyond the paddy season. Learn about the alarming fire counts and new action plans.
ISRO flags undercount in farm fire data, shift in burning time
An ISRO study reveals farmers in Punjab & Haryana are burning stubble later in the day to avoid satellite detection, leading to a potential undercount of incidents. Officials ramp up 24/7 ground vigil.
Rodney Harrison's on-air stumble due to fatigue, not health scare
NBC analyst Rodney Harrison froze during a live NFL pregame show, alarming fans. The former NFL star later revealed severe fatigue after supporting his son's college game. Full story inside.
Amritsar Road Accident Claims 2 Lives, Injures 11
A devastating road mishap near Amritsar's Verka Chowk results in two fatalities and 11 injuries. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Jalandhar Farmers: Apply for Subsidised Farm Machinery by Dec 4
The Jalandhar Agriculture Department invites farmers to apply for subsidised farm machinery under the SMAM scheme. Deadline is December 4. Apply now to boost productivity!
Bengaluru's Hoodi Circle-Hope Farm Junction road upgrade plan
Bengaluru's civic body plans to widen the crucial 80-ft road from Hoodi Circle to Hope Farm Junction using land acquired under RMP 2015. Read details on the infrastructure upgrade.
Gujarat Police seize Rs 1 crore ganja, arrest one in Botad
Gujarat Police's SMC seized 200kg of cannabis plants in a Botad farm raid, arresting one and identifying three wanted suspects. The contraband was valued at nearly Rs 1 crore. Read the full details.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Supreme Court Seeks Action on Year-Round Pollution Sources
The Supreme Court questioned the blame on stubble burning for Delhi's air pollution, directing governments to detail measures against vehicles, industries, and dust. The next hearing is on December 10.
Opposition Accuses Govt of Avoiding Debate, Bulldozing Bills
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Akhilesh Yadav accuse PM Modi of 'dramabazi', demand Parliament debate on BLO deaths and SIR. They allege govt shattered conventions, passed 12 bills in 15 mins.
Stubble Burning Drops 90% in Punjab, Haryana
Punjab and Haryana see an 80-90% drop in stubble burning. Central funds of Rs 3,120 crore for CRM machines drive the change. Read the full analysis of this environmental success story.
10,000 Farmers Block Agra-Mumbai Highway, Demands Forwarded
A massive farmer protest that paralyzed the Agra-Mumbai National Highway for a day was suspended after the Dhar district administration agreed to forward their MSP and loan waiver demands to state and central governments. Read the full details.
Punjab's 94% Farm Fire Reduction: A Success Story
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Haryana farm fires drop 85% to lowest in 6 years
Haryana achieves dramatic 85% reduction in stubble burning with just 659 farm fire incidents, the lowest recorded in six years. Discover how districts transformed and the challenges ahead.
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