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Running water trains: Railways ready to transport water to drought-hit Maharashtra, but state must first find a water sourceCentral Railway is open to running special water trains to drought-hit districts of Maharashtra if the state government provides an adequat...- Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concernsThe Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi se...
- El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MTIndia has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst con...
- Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks states to prioritise pulses, oilseeds in rabi crop plansAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked states to prepare rabi crop plans based on water availability and soil moisture, with ...
- Maharashtra, Karnataka drought: Centre to assess ground situation; Shivraj to visit statesUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed concern over the drought situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka, saying the Cent...
- Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
- Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sectorIndia is considering liberalizing foreign direct investment norms for plantations. More commercial crops like bananas could be included und...
- Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
- Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power c...
- Homebuyer wins full refund with Rs 1.57 crore interest in MahaREAT as builder delays possession by 3 years, citing MHADA-MCGM disputeHomebuyers have won a significant victory as MahaREAT ruled a builder cannot use inter-authority disputes to justify possession delays exce...
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
- Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
- Maharashtra's top post eluded Ajit Pawar after six stints as Deputy CMAjit Pawar, a six-time Deputy Chief Minister, died in an air crash. His political journey was filled with ambition and resilience. He often...
- Bharatiya Jubilant Party: BJP eyes generational shift in 2026 with leadership change, Cabinet rejig, key state testsLooking ahead to 2026, Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for a pivotal shift in leadership. With an emphasis on infusing fresh energy in...
- Amid farmer stir, Maharashtra govt forms committee on farm loan waiver normsMaharashtra government forms a committee under MITRA CEO Praveen Pardeshi to finalize farm loan waiver criteria and long-term debt solution...
- India faces two years of sugar surplus, growers and officials sayIndia's sugar production is poised for a significant rebound, potentially leading to surplus production for two consecutive years. Farmers ...
- View: Cyclone Michaung and its disruptive lessonThere were clearly localised problems over poor maintenance of stormwater drains. The larger issues of 2015, which was uncontrolled buildin...
- Sharad Pawar hints he may not seek another term as MPAddressing a rally, 83-year-old politician Sharad Pawar hinted at retirement from parliamentary politics, stating that he might not seek an...
- need2know: Eight things you must know to start your day on D-StreetThe Supreme Court said power companies can't raise preset tariffs if fuel becomes costlier due to changes in laws overseas, dealing a blow ...
- need2know: 5 macro triggers that may sway the market todayRBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is confident that economy is going in the right direction and that growth will pick up with good monsoon and mo...
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