Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Horoscope Today | July 26, 2026: Who Will Benefit Most From Today's Powerful Planetary Influences?Your Daily Horoscope Today highlights quiet independent work, unexpected corporate gains, and career prominence under the sharp management ...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Have all possible headwinds been priced in by the street? 7 agro-chem stocks with upside potential of up to 38%June was one of the worst monsoon months since records began to be kept. That is bad news for agro-chemical companies, though better rains ...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmapThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural an...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
India at cusp of 'snacking renaissance'; L Catterton bets on healthy snacking, branded foodsExpressing enthusiasm for India's rising consumption trends, L Catterton zeroes in on the healthy snacking and branded foods market. Having...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Milk has 125mg calcium, but these 6 everyday Indian foods have even more, says Delhi nutritionistAccording to Delhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra, Indian superfoods can provide significantly more calcium than milk. Sesame seeds, ragi...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, healthIndia and Seychelles have inked 19 key agreements, bolstering bilateral ties across defense, maritime security, digital payments, space, an...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST