Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?CBSE's new digital marking system for Class 12 exams faced significant challenges. Teachers struggled with the new technology. Students rep...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath orders faster relief, calls for vigilance as storms hit UPUttar Pradesh is experiencing storms and heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to be vigilant and speed up r...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh viral video: Man flung several feet into the air during thunderstorm. WatchPowerful thunderstorms swept across Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction. At least 89 people died in the severe weather. Prayagraj...
14 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
10 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Climate-resilient farming in the age of extremesAs extreme weather events become more frequent and less predictable, the future of Indian agriculture will depend on how effectively it com...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Agri Minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall as fresh Western Disturbance loomsUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed officials to assess crop losses due to heavy rainfall and hailstorms across s...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Maharashtra govt eyes to make use of satellites for crop damage assessment and payout to farmersFadnavis said, "Satellite-based crop damage assessment and compensation will be a game changer in this sector. The satellite images will de...
20 Oct, 2022, 04.08 PM IST
Punjab, Haryana order Girdawari to assess damage to cropsThe farmers who have insured their crops under the PMFBY would have to inform the insurance agencies through officials concerned about the ...
06 Apr, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
Government to soon buy 'Drone' technology to assess crop damageInitially, the government will purchase one drone technology and would order for more after checking the feasibility, the official said.
28 Jan, 2016, 03.59 PM IST
Maharashtra using drones, satellites to assess crop damageMadhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh governments, too, are expected to soon start using lowcost drones to assess crop losses.
17 Aug, 2015, 10.28 AM IST
Centre to send team to Punjab to assess damage to wheat cropWith wheat crop starting to arrive in the mandis of Punjab, a team from the Centre is expected to visit the state to evaluate the grain and...
17 Apr, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
- Central team in Orissa to assess the crop damage
Farmers associations have rejected the package and launched state-wide agitations seeking adequate compensations.
28 Dec, 2010, 11.18 PM IST