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Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stressThe microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and Cre...06 Nov, 2026, 07.36 AM IST- Christmas 2026 snow forecast: White Christmas predictions for New York, Washington, 14 other states, says Old Farmer's Almanac. Details hereEl Niño is likely to shift weather patterns to bring more moisture, but with it higher temperatures. That should help erase persistent West...04 Nov, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Bus, milk fare hikes hit people in Karnataka ahead of Diwali seasonKarnataka's Congress government has announced a bus fare hike across all four state-run transport corporations from November 5, with increa...04 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- US Midterm elections 2026: James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race, ending Democrats’ 32-year statewide droughtDemocrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 US midterm elections to win a Senate seat representing Texas. His vi...04 Nov, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during DiwaliMaharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the...04 Nov, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...04 Nov, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
- In California, researchers tracked desert tortoises in a protected area for 34 years; numbers fell from 589 to 47 by 2002, then rose to 73 by 2012In California, desert tortoises have suffered an alarming 92% population decline, even within designated protected areas. Research attribut...03 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- NDA government stands firmly with farmers amid drought situation: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to assist drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra. He emphasized the impo...03 Nov, 2026, 03.59 PM 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
- Arizona researchers separated plant roots by a 3 mm gap, then added fungus; it carried water between the plants and helped connected plants grow more than grew twice as muchA team from Northern Arizona University has made significant strides in understanding plant-fungal dynamics through an innovative experimen...01 Nov, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Maharashtra government runs for cover after Sena MLA's insensitive remarks on farmersSanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, made controversial remarks regarding the suicides of farmers in Maharashtra. He suggested that the funeral...30 Oct, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
- India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...29 Oct, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
- Bandhan Bank to face a Rs 200 crore hit from insurance norm changeFacing an anticipated Rs 200 crore dip in income from proposed cuts to insurance commissions, Bandhan Bank's managing director, Partha Prat...29 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- 'Talked to RBI, forcible recovery from farmers should be stopped': Maharashtra CMMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced efforts to halt forceful loan recoveries by microfinance companies affecting farmers...27 Oct, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Maharashtra to give 1.5 crore farmers Rs 5,000 each before DiwaliMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a drought relief package for 1.5 crore farmers. An advance amount of Rs 5,000 will b...27 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- NBFCs curb fresh loans in rural markets as weak monsoon raises repayment risksIndia's leading non-bank lenders like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance are limiting new lending in drought-affected regions. The lenders a...27 Oct, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...25 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
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