El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
USDA to launch AI tool to check crop production data after errorsAfter the USDA discovered errors in its corn data from September, officials determined the AI tool would have flagged the problem and decid...
07 Nov, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari says UP farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water that will run planes, cars and trainsNitin Gadkari's hydrogen plan: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says Uttar Pradesh farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water and agricultur...
06 Nov, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Why Is an Owl Considered Lucky on Diwali? The Surprising Connection With Goddess LakshmiThe owl holds an unusual place in Hindu tradition. Known as the vahana or vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi, it is associated with wealth, prosper...
06 Nov, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc in Andhra Pradesh, causing Rs 1,919 crore in damages and affecting thousands: CMCyclone Murasu struck Andhra Pradesh, leading to an estimated damage of Rs 1,919 crore. The cyclone affected over 1.8 lakh farmers, causing...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in CaliforniaAt the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Bayer CropScience Q2 profit rises 9% to Rs 166 crore despite 19% decline in revenueBayer CropScience Ltd has announced an impressive 8.84% growth in net profit, totaling Rs 166.2 crore for Q2 FY27. However, total income sa...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon borderDelhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Karnataka seeks Rs 22,400 cr drought relief from Centre, urges early releaseKarnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has requested Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief from the Centre. He emphasizes the urge...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces special package for families affected by Cyclone ArnabOdisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a comprehensive relief strategy for families ravaged by Cyclone Arnab. Affected hou...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Hanging glacier above Badrinath could trigger avalanche affecting helipad, roads and nearly 400 buildings: StudyA hanging glacier in Badrinath has been identified as a significant avalanche risk to various buildings. The glacier could potentially impa...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmersPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than ...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
IIT Kharagpur and Absolute launch Smart Scout AI project for soybean farmingAbsolute and IIT Kharagpur are developing an early warning system for soybean farmers to minimize crop losses. The Smart Scout project aims...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantageThe Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning f...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Pakistan: United Nations report exposes flaws in Sindh's water managementSindh’s water management system is struggling with outdated rules, weak data and growing gaps between official allocations and actual water...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh faces protests over 11,000-MW Siang dam, 1,605-MW Subansiri projectProtests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydropower projects, causing violent clashes and significant unrest. People oppose the ...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST