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Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...
Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar releases white paper on Electricity BoardTamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law, CTR Nirmal Kumar, on Thursday released a detailed White Paper statement on the infrastruc...
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
Vegetable prices skyrocketed during Modi Govt's tenure: Telanagana CM Revanth ReddyTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated a new fruit market and sub-registrar office complex. He criticized the central governmen...
Telangana govt will continue 24x7 free power for farmers: CM Revanth ReddyTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asserted that the Congress government would continue providing free electricity to farmers and cha...
West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govtWest Bengal's rice sector urges the new state government for better infrastructure and quicker approvals. Industry leaders highlight the ne...
Chhattisgarh proposes to use security camps as 'Seva Kendras'Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, has launched an innovative program aimed at revitalizing inactive police and paramilitary ca...
Andhra Cabinet recommends slew of measures to ward off war impactAndhra Pradesh cabinet proposes austerity measures to combat economic challenges. Recommendations include 'No Vehicle Day', online classes,...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for COVID-like national spirit to tide over West Asia crisisUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to embrace self-reliance amid West Asian crises. He highlighted the state's sig...
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
Around 80 pc of Maharashtra farmers will get free power by Dec next year: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that approximately 80% of farmers in the state will receive free electricity by Dece...
My three generations never paid farm electricity bills: Shiv Sena MPUnion minister Prataprao Jadhav revealed that his family has not paid farm electricity bills for three generations. Speaking at an event fo...
MSP should be first law in new parliament building: BKU leader Rakesh TikaitBhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has called for a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) to be the first announcement from t...
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi rains largesses, announces free power for up to 5 acres"If I get another chance, free electricity to farmers for farm purposes would be doubled for up to 10 acres," Manjhi said.
'Free electricity for farmers is hurting development, not helping it– including farmers themselves'To simplify the many complexities, it’s worth keeping in mind an adage that’s particularly apt for rural India: Nothing is more expensive t...