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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...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsThe last few weeks have made one thing clear. Oil prices, US bond yields, corporate earnings, and the state of the world – all point the sa...
India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' bodyIndia's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditi...
Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. H...
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
Early crushing to shore up sugar supplies before DiwaliA quarter of Maharashtra's sugar mills will begin operations this week to alleviate sugar shortages before Diwali. Sugar prices have increa...
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
Nandini milk price hike: Karnataka clears Rs 8 per litre hike, blue-packet toned milk may cost Rs 54; EC nod awaitedNandini milk prices: The prices of Nandini Milk are expected to rise by Rs 8 per litre, pending Election Commission clearance. This hike wi...
Karnataka drought losses may reach Rs 60,000 crore: Dy CM ParameshwaraKarnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced that drought-related losses may significantly increase. Assessments have been co...
Running water trains: Railways ready to transport water to drought-hit Maharashtra, but state must first find a water sourceCentral Railway is open to running special water trains to drought-hit districts of Maharashtra if the state government provides an adequat...
Foodgrain target for 2026-27 cut to 374 MT amid El Nino concernsThe Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi se...
Maharashtra, Karnataka drought: Centre to assess ground situation; Shivraj to visit statesUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed concern over the drought situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka, saying the Cent...
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfallThe Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu’s plea alleging a 20 TMC shortfall in Cauvery water releases. Tamil...
Karnataka Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil resigns over Indi’s exclusion from drought-hit listCongress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil has taken a bold step by resigning from the Assembly, protesting the omission of Indi from the droug...
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar flags power shortage risk amid spread of droughtKarnataka's Chief Minister warns of a possible power shortage this year. Drought conditions and falling reservoir levels are impacting hyde...
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed billThe government is set to engage with farmer organizations regarding a forthcoming seed bill aimed at curtailing the distribution of counter...
El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at riskIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit stands at fifteen percent, impacting nearly half of its districts. This shortage threatens summer-sown cro...