With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Punjab's AAP government stalls plan to add sugar, tea leaves & mustard oil to Atta-Dal scheme from 2026 due to financial burden. Details on the Rs 1000 crore hurdle inside.
Greek farmers escalate protests, blocking key border crossings over delayed EU subsidy payments linked to a major corruption scandal. Read about the crisis and government response.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
A key stakeholders' meeting for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was held in Chandigarh. Officials highlighted 148 beneficiaries with zero bills, while RWAs raised critical issues like CHB roof rights. Learn about the scheme's simplified process.
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.
East Singhbhum launches PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, pitting 10 villages in a 6-month race to become a Model Solar Village and win Rs 1 crore. Learn about the scheme's goals and timeline.
KVK Dalipnagar educates 70+ farmers in Amauli Thakurain on converting crop residue into soil nutrients. Learn how to access 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery for sustainable farming.
Rubber growers in Karnataka face crisis as imports surge. Experts demand official horticulture crop recognition, MSP, and import regulations to save domestic industry.
UP's Horticulture Minister urges farmers to adopt spice & medicinal cultivation for higher income. India's spice market, valued at ₹2 lakh crore, is set to hit ₹5 lakh crore by 2033. Learn how farmers can benefit.
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Himachal Pradesh horticulture department trains 55 extension officers in advanced orchard management techniques to boost apple production and quality.
BARC creates India's first mutant banana variety with enhanced traits. This agricultural breakthrough promises better yields and disease resistance for farmers nationwide.
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approves 1,000 Rogi Mitras for healthcare, 40% EV conversion subsidies, enhanced disaster compensation, and 805 principal promotions. Major boost to state welfare initiatives.
India's rabi season sowing shows promising growth with area expected to surpass last year's levels. Government reports increased wheat and pulses cultivation. Discover the agricultural trends shaping food security.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivers blistering testimony accusing Trump of transforming government into autocracy machine with Epstein cover-up attempts. Read breaking details.
Manipur police destroy nearly 18 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district. Major crackdown on narcotics production continues in the region.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Haryana government approves ₹2000 crore subsidy for wheat and barley farmers facing crop damage. Financial relief targets 7 lakh farmers across the state. Read full details.
Punjab faces severe water crisis with 78% groundwater blocks over-exploited. Farmers struggle as water table drops 0.5 meters yearly. Urgent action needed to save India's breadbasket.
Taiwan's TSMC receives $4.71 billion US subsidy for Arizona semiconductor plants, boosting global chip manufacturing. Read about the strategic move reshaping tech supply chains.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
India's Coffee Board unveils ambitious plan to double coffee production to 7 lakh tonnes by 2047, focusing on quality improvement and farmer support. Discover how this vision will transform India's coffee industry.