In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan developmentIndia continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This include...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Around 20 metric tonnes of honey from Assam exported to USThe first consignment of One District One Product honey from Assam's Baksa district has been exported to the United States. This initiative...
09 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Maharashtra agri input dealers call for a strike on April 27Agri-input dealers across Maharashtra are set to strike on April 27. Associations like MAFDA and AIDA are protesting a new government resol...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are “disheartening and embarrassing”Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices’ historic role in India’s trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.
17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Popular fruits may raise Cancer risk, study warns about hidden pesticidesA new study warns that consuming specific fruits and vegetables may increase pesticide levels in the body, having possible health challenge...
25 Sep, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
Fake pesticides worth Rs 1 crore seized, one arrested in JharkhandAn illegal factory manufacturing counterfeit pesticides was discovered in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. The owner of the factory has been ar...
03 Jul, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Insecticides India gets green nod for Rs 40 cr pesticide unit in GujaratThe clearance, however, has been given with some conditions, the document added. As per the proposal, IIL wants to set up a pesticide and p...
03 Jan, 2020, 03.06 PM IST
UPL gets green nod for Rs 353-cr pesticide unit expansion project in GujaratAgrochemical firm UPL has received the environment clearance from the government for its Rs 353.43 crore pesticide unit expansion project i...
15 Dec, 2019, 12.04 PM IST
Jubilant Life gets green nod for Rs 250-cr pesticide projectThe proposal is to set up a technical grade pesticide and pesticide-specific intermediate manufacturing facilities at a SEZ in Bharuch, Guj...
14 Jan, 2018, 01.27 PM IST
Green panel nod to Jubilant Life's Rs 250-cr pesticide projectThe company's proposal is to establish a unit for manufacturing 30-odd technical grade pesticides and intermediates with a production capac...
03 Dec, 2017, 04.14 PM IST
- Heard on the street: Traders in Aimco spread stake sale rumours
Punters are trying to salvage their holdings in shares of Ratnagiri-based agrochemicals company Aimco Pesticides by spreading rumours that ...
14 Jan, 2011, 05.39 AM IST
- Pesticide cocktail in Coke, Pepsi brands
CSE found the presence of "pesticide cocktail" in 11 brands of Coca Cola & PepsiCo in a study.
02 Aug, 2006, 06.10 PM IST