Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
This farmer from Madhya Pradesh earned Rs 12 lakh from turmeric: Her simple gardening tips to grow high-profit turmeric during monsoon at your homeA Madhya Pradesh farmer escalated her income by cultivating turmeric, reportedly earning ₹12 lakh in one cycle. Her success stems from orga...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
PM Modi Work from Home Advisory Updates: Here's what IT companies, industry bodies and leaders are saying about WFH shiftPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a return to work-from-home and virtual meetings. Businesses are reviewing remote work options. ...
13 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Cows possess power to ward off germs, says Punjab Governor; laments modern disrespect to 'divine animal'Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the importance of preserving cows and attributed the declining reverence to disrespectful ca...
17 Mar, 2025, 03.49 PM IST
Maharashtra declares desi cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata' for nutritional milk and dung benefitsThe Maharashtra Government has declared indigenous cows as 'Rajyamata-Gomata,' recognizing their historical, nutritional, and agricultural ...
30 Sep, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
NITI Aayog proposes viability gap funding to make gaushalas economically viableThe report titled ‘Production and Promotion of Organic and Biofertilizers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas’ ...
10 Mar, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
Natural farming to be included in agricultural curriculum, says minister Narendra Singh TomarThe union minister informed that 100 per cent natural farming is being done in Dang district of Gujarat. In Himachal too, farmers are fast ...
03 Dec, 2022, 10.09 PM IST
Cow dung neutralizes radioactive elements: Rajasthan minister Vasudev DevnaniAfter a session on spiritual and scientific importance of cows for humans, the minister moved on to explain its importance on farming.
17 Jan, 2017, 11.12 AM IST
K Rosaiah all praise for Jayalalalithaa government's initiativesAgriculture sector was the 'largest' employer in Indian economy, he said while adding that Tamil Nadu had a rural population of 51.5 per ce...
12 Jul, 2016, 01.03 PM IST
Cow conservation to be made part of agricultural syllabus: Sanjeev BaliyanThe Centre will change the syllabus for agricultural studies to include cow conservation, Union minister of state for agriculture Sanjeev B...
13 Dec, 2015, 12.37 PM IST
- Bangladesh slaps restriction on meat import
Bangladesh has restricted the import of meat as a precautionary measure amid global concerns of mad-cow disease outbreak, officials said on...
06 Jul, 2008, 06.34 AM IST
- South Korea suspends US beef imports02 Aug, 2007, 10.20 AM IST