Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Centre plans digital trail for fertiliser subsidies via AgriStackThe government is set to link fertiliser sales with the national AgriStack database. This digital initiative aims to prevent the misuse of ...
25 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Jal Jeevan, Ayushman Bharat among schemes likely to gain pace in BengalWest Bengal's center-state relations are set to improve. Stalled central schemes are expected to restart soon. Funds for rural development,...
10 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Govt eyes integrated farming to lift rural incomes: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIndia's farm economy is set for a major transformation. The government is creating farmer IDs and using advanced technology to boost income...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: CongressTaking charge as prime minister in his third term, Modi on Monday signed his first file authorising the release of the 17th instalment of t...
10 Jun, 2024, 01.26 PM IST
Govt to spend Rs 20,000 cr on KCC loans, says Union agriculture ministerThe Indian government plans to spend around Rs 20,000 crore on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans, according to Union Agriculture Minister Naren...
19 Sep, 2023, 06.21 PM IST
Kisan Rin Portal to be launched on TuesdayAccording to the agriculture ministry, the Kisan Rin digital platform offers a comprehensive view of farmer data, loan disbursement specifi...
18 Sep, 2023, 08.13 PM IST
Kisan Credit Card: How to apply online for Kisan Credit Card? Features, useFarmers are driven to obtain loans from lenders at exorbitant interest rates because of poor harvests and failing agricultural seasons brou...
07 Sep, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
PM Kisan Pension scheme: Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)PM Kisan Pension scheme is a voluntary and contributory pension with an entry age range of 18 to 40 years. Depending on the age of the farm...
18 Aug, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
PM to launch farmers pension schemeUnder the scheme, which was announced in the budget for 2019-20, a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 will be provided to small and marginal farme...
06 Sep, 2019, 10.50 AM IST
Agri minister Tomar urges states to extend benefits to farmersHe chaired a meeting with agriculture ministers of all states through video conference.
13 Jun, 2019, 04.10 PM IST
- Max New York Life ties up with IOC
MAX New York Life Insurance has announced a tie-up with IndianOil Corporation to boost the sale of its insurance products in rural areas.
11 Jul, 2008, 02.33 AM IST
- Max New York Life enters into a tie-up with IndianOil Corporation
Max New York Life Insurance Co Ltd, one of India's foremost private life insurance companies, announced on Thursday a tie-up with IndianOil...
10 Jul, 2008, 09.15 PM IST
- Loan waiver to take care of borrowings under Kisan Credit Card
Farmers, who took agriculture loans through Kisan Credit Card, will be covered under the Rs 60,000 crore loan waiver scheme announced in th...
18 Mar, 2008, 12.56 PM IST