India and Trump are haggling over the same constituencyIndia-US trade talks are nearing a crucial phase, facing a July 9 deadline. Sticking points remain agriculture and dairy, with the US pushi...
04 Jul, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
Why are farm goods holding up the India-US trade deal?U.S. and India are in trade negotiations to finalize a tariff-reducing deal, facing a deadline. Disagreements persist over U.S. dairy and a...
03 Jul, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
US to drop guidance to limit alcohol to one or two drinks per day: SourcesThe US Dietary Guidelines are poised to remove specific daily alcohol limits for adults, a potential victory for the alcohol industry amids...
18 Jun, 2025, 10.03 PM IST
Banks far from hitting Paris climate targets, groups warnThe report said no major bank has committed to end financing for new oil and gas exploration, and only one has promised to cut all coal fin...
28 Jul, 2022, 05.11 PM IST
From potatoes and plums to cauliflowers and carrots, how AHSI has influenced what we grow & eatAgri-Horticultural Society of India celebrates its bicentenary this year.
02 Aug, 2020, 09.00 AM IST
Ability to ‘harmonise conflicting elements PK Mishra’s strength’PK Mishra is principal secretary to PM Modi.
12 Sep, 2019, 06.41 AM IST
How Pasha Patel is helping farmers align their demands with those of industryPasha Patel heads a group that has the mandate to recommend remunerative prices for agri commodities. He is the single point of contact whe...
07 Jul, 2018, 02.24 PM IST
Karnataka: Realtors rule politics in Bengaluru ruralWith skyrocketing land value, real estate barons mushroomed. Having attained wealth, they sought influence. When influence was not enough, ...
12 Apr, 2018, 10.11 AM IST
Tobacco growers blame lobbyists for high taxes hereITGA has claimed that more than $1 billion have been pumped into anti-tobacco movement in last two years by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundati...
29 Apr, 2016, 12.53 PM IST
How Monsanto found an able adversary in the Sangh parivaarMonsanto has been hit with price control in India. How did the MNC, known worldwide for its lobbying prowess, end up with grief in India? E...
29 Mar, 2016, 07.45 AM IST
US for 'differentiation' concept in WTO farm talks, India says noThe present round was for trade for development not for enhancing market access and outcomes should be fair and equitable, India stated.
22 Feb, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
A weak central goverment gives rise to specter of Third FrontAfter walk out of DMK from UPA-II, it was like the ‘good old days’, when small parties and splinter groups punched above their weights.
21 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Pak yet to decide on resuming onion exports to India
Pakistan is yet to decide on India's request for resumption of onion expOrts through the Wagah land border crossing after it was banned ear...
08 Jan, 2011, 01.56 PM IST
- NCUI against acquisition of agricultural land for SEZs
The National Cooperative Union of India today said it was not against special economic zones, but to a practice of acquiring fertile agricu...
18 Jan, 2008, 07.40 PM IST
- Govt to help big-ticket retailers
Retail majors would get Centre's assistance to benefit from contract farming if they provide jobs to agents who buy produce from farmers & ...
05 Sep, 2007, 03.05 PM IST
- Wheat flour may get Customs relief
The government is planning to do away with import duty on wheat flour from the current 30%.
31 Jul, 2007, 04.15 AM IST
- Agro reforms for credit and investment to be major challenges
Agricultural credit and avenues for investing in agriculture would be the major challenges before the Indian economy in future, according t...
10 Jan, 2003, 08.37 PM IST