Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures workNCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
ET Awards: Sitharaman flags AI threat and global risks, says reforms on the way to support India Inc growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing new reforms to ease business compliance. She believes strong domestic consumption will hel...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutionsGlobal finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geop...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choicesIndia relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
03 Apr, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Govt eyes integrated farming to lift rural incomes: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIndia's farm economy is set for a major transformation. The government is creating farmer IDs and using advanced technology to boost income...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Insurance brokers may join govt efforts to expand Fasal Bima coverageThe government plans to involve insurance brokers in PMFBY to reach non-loanee farmers. This initiative aims to enhance enrollment and incr...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.16 PM IST
Government ready to make changes to PMFBY to satisfy farmers, says Ashish BhutaniThe government is concerned about 'lack of satisfaction among farmers' despite spending of Rs 15,000 crore annually on the scheme by the ce...
10 Jul, 2019, 08.54 PM IST
Telangana Cabinet gives nod to new zonal system for govt jobsThe State Cabinet today approved the proposal to create seven zones and two multi-zones as part of the zonal system in Telangana with regar...
27 May, 2018, 07.31 PM IST
Unseasonal rains affecting paddy harvest, say delta farmersStating that harvest was now underway, Kalyanam pointed out that the unseasonal rains during the past few days in delta districts have been...
28 Jan, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
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05 Jan, 2017, 06.12 AM IST
Earlier crop insurance schemes were unsuccessful: PM Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi today wrote an open letter to farmers, saying the new scheme has been brought because the earlier ones were "u...
16 Jan, 2016, 08.00 PM IST
Why crop insurance schemes fail poor farmers when they are needed the mostCrop insurance schemes for poor farmers are linked to loan repayments and premium payments. This is what makes it impractical during times ...
26 Apr, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
Waive farm loans, open exclusive banks for farmers: Opposition to governmentK C Tyagi (JD-U) said Gajender's suicide was "a sacrifice for the cause of farmers of the entire nation" and held various ministries respon...
24 Apr, 2015, 01.09 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi: Working to provide 24*7 power; responsibility of citizens to conserve electricityModi said, "As citizens, our responsibility is to conserve electricity." "When electricity is saved it helps the family," he said.
21 Aug, 2014, 05.58 PM IST
- Cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu farmers may file high insurance claims
As the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu - Pongal - arrives, the yield that is expected has a new implication this year. The state farmers are...
14 Jan, 2009, 12.05 AM IST