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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Seventeen projects, initiatives selected for National Awards for e-GovernanceSeventeen projects will receive National Awards for e-Governance 2026. These awards recognize outstanding digital governance initiatives. W...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in UP, Delhi, Rajasthan and other states soonIndia is experiencing widespread rainfall and thunderstorms as the monsoon advances across the country. The India Meteorological Department...
31 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dustDizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New ...
31 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...
30 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Rajasthan petrol pump operators threaten indefinite strike from Jun 1 over supply, pricing issuesPetrol pump operators in Rajasthan plan an indefinite strike from June 1. They demand government intervention on fuel pricing, supply disru...
27 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds onIndian sailors are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with thousands of seafarers stranded in conflic...
27 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
German firm B+H Solutions to invest 1 mn euro in India to expand nano-fertiliser businessGerman agritech firm B+H Solutions GmbH plans to invest €1 million in India in 2026 to expand its footprint in the country's growing agricu...
25 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Maharashtra's economy to surpass those of Singapore, UAE in 2 to 3 years: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's economy is set to outpace Singapore and the UAE within two to three years. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted rapid...
22 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Delhi govt eases DJB policy to reduce water chargesThe Delhi government has approved a new policy for Delhi Jal Board properties. This aims to simplify water charges and reduce costs for the...
22 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
When will monsoon season begin in India? IMD shares update on arrival & expected rainfall datesIndia's monsoon season is set to begin soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala around Ma...
18 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge calls fuel price hike "Modi-govt-made crisis," alleges leadership failure amid West Asia conflictCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the central government over rising petrol and diesel prices. He labels the situation a 'Modi-...
15 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Team behind Araku Coffee is leading a new farming revolution in India. Anand Mahindra shares storyIndustrialist Anand Mahindra praised Naandi Foundation and Urban Farms Co. for their work in organic farming. Thousands of farmers are shif...
07 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST