Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Farmers' protest hits Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic; Google Maps asked to mark stretch closedVehicular traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway is currently disrupted due to a farmers' protest. The agitation centers around d...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Jantar Mantar to Azad Maidan, India’s protest map is steeped in historyMany urban centers in India have designated protest sites that reflect their historical significance and role during the freedom struggle. ...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Wheat sowing faces heat from water shortage this winterFarmers in India are likely to reduce wheat planting this winter due to water scarcity and low minimum support prices. Regions such as Raja...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
From dissent to de-notification: Jantar Mantar and shifting protest addresses in DelhiDelhi has seen a historical shift in designated protest venues, moving from Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police de-notified J...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Centre to set up high-level committee within a week to address sugarcane farmers' grievancesUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi held detailed discussions at the Pusa campus with a delega...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
A testament to democracy: Looking back at Jantar Mantar's legacy of dissentJantar Mantar has historically served as a crucial venue for public protests and demonstrations in New Delhi. The de-notification by Delhi ...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Blackouts hit Indian factories as coal crunch feeds into economyIndian industries and households are grappling with power shortages due to reduced coal supplies and extreme weather conditions. The weak m...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Udhayanidhi Stalin condemns 'house arrest' of health workers ahead of Chennai protestTamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the state government for allegedly placing multi-purpose health workers under...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Waterlogging damages paddy stocks in Fazilka, Ambala as farmers blame poor drainageHeavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, resulting in significant damage. Farmers have rep...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought reliefMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water s...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee alleges Delhi Police 'kidnapped' her, holds protest at Dwarka North Police StationWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Delhi Police detained her and five Trinamool Congress MPs and drove them around in ...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Security checks up at Noida-Delhi borders ahead of CJP protest; BSF deployedSecurity has been increased at the Noida and Delhi borders due to an upcoming protest by the Cockroach Janata Party. Police and BSF personn...
10 Oct, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Govt tightens sugar inventory norms to keep prices under check ahead of festive seasonThe government has notified a reduction in the permissible stock of sugar that dealers can hold to 1,000 quintals. The revised ceiling will...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Farmers say no to early sugarcane crushing, demand compensation and higher sugar, ethanol prices firstFarmers' organizations in Maharashtra and Karnataka are resisting the government's early sugarcane crushing proposal. They demand compensat...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Drought, fodder crisis push Latur farmers to harvest sugarcane for cattle feedFarmers in Latur district are facing a severe fodder crisis due to a lack of rainfall. Many are forced to harvest sugarcane crops to feed t...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 3,705 cr drought relief from CentreKarnataka is facing a severe drought situation affecting farmers and the general public. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has requested Rs 3,7...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.11 PM IST