In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification driveAround 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial cri...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
In volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%There are reasons to expect more volatility in the short term. The Street will adjust to the likely decline of both the top and bottom line...
18 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
SP president Akhilesh Yadav promises loan waivers to farmersSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pledges swift 24-hour payments for sugarcane farmers if his party wins in 2027. He promises loan waive...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemWhile India's early efforts are modest compared with those of China, where more than 200 million people use the e-yuan, the world's most po...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Nearly 2.3 million West Bengal farmers sign up on their own on PM-Kisan portal“Each farmer in West Bengal would have got Rs 14,000 so far, including the instalment being transferred tomorrow (Friday) by the Prime Mini...
25 Dec, 2020, 07.52 AM IST
Centre rejects Bengal CM's request to route PM Kisan funds via state govtAn official at the agriculture ministry said that the centre has categorically stated that the scheme is based on idea of direct benefit tr...
25 Sep, 2020, 03.36 PM IST
Modi govt to give Rs 15,000 crore to farmers under PM KISAN schemeThis will help farmers support their living during the nationwide lockdown, due to which farmers are not able to sell their produce. The go...
26 Mar, 2020, 10.17 AM IST
KISAN beneficiaries get Rs 4,366 crore pan IndiaSome large states ruled by parties opposed to the BJP have not sent lists of beneficiaries.
08 Mar, 2019, 07.16 AM IST
PM Kisan scheme: 10 million more farmers may get Rs 2,000 this weekAfter the second round of fund transfer later this week, the government will make payments on a regular basis as and when data is validated...
27 Feb, 2019, 07.06 AM IST
20 million farmers listed so far for PM-KISAN doleOf these, 5.5 million likely to get first tranche of Rs 2,000 on February 24 when PM is expected to launch scheme.
22 Feb, 2019, 07.30 AM IST
Dairy co-operatives happy about demonetisation boost to banking transactionsMany like Amul, Karnataka Milk Federation and Mother Dairy expect to overcome resistance from farmers while transferring money to their ban...
15 Nov, 2016, 01.51 PM IST
West Bengal to transfer money directly to bank account of farmers for procurement of paddyThe state food & supplies Jyotipriya Mallick said: “The new system of transferring money directly to the account of farmers would get intro...
15 Nov, 2016, 01.28 PM IST