Rs 600 for 1,000 km journey: Nitin Gadkari proposes Rs 3 per unit for EV charging at night and Rs 5 during the day to boost electric vehicle adoptionUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari has suggested Maharashtra Chief Minister to charge Rs 3 per unit for electric vehicle (EV) charging at night a...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India has never allowed genetically modified products' import, won't do in future: Piyush GoyalIndia continues to maintain a strict policy against the import of genetically modified products, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal. He hig...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Govt consults seed, fertiliser firms on easing regulatory hurdlesThe Indian government is engaging with agricultural companies to address regulatory challenges that affect the sector. Consultations focus ...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Ladakh Saffron: 22 grams harvested in four days, daily flower count nearly triples; LG VK Saxena shares updateA groundbreaking saffron farming initiative in Ladakh has yielded its first flowers in just 30 days, showcasing the viability of this spice...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s footprint in OceaniaMore than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positi...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Amitabh Kant pitches for development model with rural communities as producers, innovatorsKant also stressed the need to transform rural India into centres of economic activity, innovation and entrepreneurship rather than limitin...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
UP looks beyond Lucknow to boost startups, MSMEs as Aavishkaar, Intellecap partner with Invest UPWith more than 11.5 million MSMEs across the state, Uttar Pradesh is looking beyond its established startup centres to build a wider enterp...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Telangana's Tur Dal reaches Australia: Piyush Goyal says India's GI products are winning the world as first-ever 2.5 MT Tandur pigeon pea exportedTelangana’s GI-tagged Tandur Tur Dal has reached Australia through its first-ever export shipment of 2.5 metric tonnes, announced by Union ...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
SKUAST VC proposes green cess for tourists and research cess for orchardists at Apple Conclave of CII in KashmirIn a bid to boost revenue in Jammu and Kashmir, Nazir Ahmad Ganai has proposed a green cess targeting tourists with the aim to fund horticu...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Ladakh becomes India’s first fully organic Union Territory, individual farmer certification nextLadakh has been declared India’s first fully organic Union Territory, promoting chemical-free agriculture practices. The administration aim...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh turns to cattle to beef up rural incomes; ₹40,000 subsidy on offer per animalUnder UP State Livestock Mission, farmers buying eligible indigenous cows will receive a subsidy of Rs 40,000 per animal. The government wi...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
E100 ethanol fuel allowed in India: What it is, whether you can use it in your existing petrol car & what the new rules meanE100 ethanol fuel India: The government has amended vehicle emission rules to allow E100, a fuel containing 100% ethanol, in compatible fle...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
From field to market: The farmer without a titleUN has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, shining a light on the importance of recognising female farmers. In I...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Centre beats March 2027 target, issues 11 crore unique farmer IDs under AgriStackThe Indian government has successfully created 11 crore unique Farmer IDs under the AgriStack framework. This achievement was completed ahe...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Union agriculture minister launches campaign to promote sustainable farmingUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan,' a campaign dedicated to advancing sustainable f...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
BL Agro heads to Africa with Rs 7,000 crore Tanzania bet; targets edible oil, dairyBL Agro plans to invest Rs 7000 crore in Tanzania over the next ten years for international expansion. The company will focus on edible oil...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.30 AM IST