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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- ₹45 lakh in 90 days: Bengaluru farmer earns Rs 50,000 per day by selling small lauki to Qatar buyersBengaluru farmer Karigowda generates ₹50,000 per daily gross revenue by growing baby bottle gourds for Qatar buyers in the season that runs...14 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Bihar joins Maharashtra, UP in curbing sale of non-subsidised fertiliserBihar has imposed restrictions on the sale of non-subsidised fertilisers to control access for farmers. These restrictions could limit the ...14 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Bayer’s DirectAcres crosses 2,00,000 acres in IndiaBayer brings together its capabilities in Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, Digital Farming Solutions and agronomy with tailored mechanizati...13 Oct, 2026, 03.07 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
- 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
- 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
- ‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...10 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- How an Idaho potato farmer backed Micron when it lost its only customer, helping a basement startup enter America’s semiconductor big leaguesPeople might wonder what led an Idaho potato farmer to invest in a chip company in 1978, when semiconductors were far from the global force...09 Oct, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Fuel, fertiliser costs strain American farmers' support for Republicans in midtermsFarmers in the Midwest United States face surging diesel and fertiliser costs which are outpacing their incomes. The sector has seen diesel...09 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
- Jharkhand farmer wanted to be a wildlife photographer, but now his fashion reels have Bollywood’s attention. How a wardrobe clean-up changed his lifeNishant, a 24-year-old Jharkhand farmer, once dreamed of becoming a wildlife photographer. However, a significant wardrobe decluttering exp...08 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- A 60-year-old Chinese farmer chopped off his right index finger after a venomous snakebite, believing he had just 5 steps to live; then traveled 50 miles to learn he didn’t need toIn October 2019, a 60-year-old farmer from China amputated his finger after being bitten by a snake. He believed the myth that a five-step ...08 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- Nana Patekar, despite Rs 80 crore net worth, once refused to buy Rs 1.5 crore car. Writer reveals why: ‘He gave Rs 15,000 cheques to grieving families of…’The film industry is busy mourning the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who breathed his last at 75. In light of his death, the actor’...08 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Why Nana Patekar walked away from Bollywood fame and chose rural life in Maharashtra's village. 'I am not from the industry'Nana Patekar had a successful Bollywood career, but over the years he grew increasingly drawn to village life and the struggles of Maharash...08 Oct, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Nana Patekar farmed, helped farmers and refused to use fame to launch son Malhar: Inside actor's life beyond Bollywood who passed away at 75Nana Patekar led a life characterized by his dedication to supporting struggling farmers and maintaining his roots. He continued farming ev...08 Oct, 2026, 09.10 AM 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
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