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Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: ReportIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir...21 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST- Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
- More immediate climate mitigationAs India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With m...18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Weak monsoon threat looms; food inflation fears riseAgriculture, though smaller in output share, still employs 43% of India's workforce, making monsoon performance crucial for rural demand an...16 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
- US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Men received welfare incentives meant for women in TMC-led Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari allegesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past irregularities in welfare schemes. He stated men received widow pensions and fake ...15 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- Centre allocates Rs 8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant central government allocations for rural development schemes. He launched...15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...14 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...11 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
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