2,787 cases of stubble burning recorded in Punjab, fines totaling Rs 46.10 lakh imposedIn Punjab, 2,787 incidents of paddy stubble burning were recorded as of November 5. The Punjab Pollution Control Board conducted field insp...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- Who is Rashee Rice? Why Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver filed for bankruptcy despite lucrative NFL contract
Rashee Rice, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 4, 2026. His debts totaled over $3.45 million...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Eggs, chicken may turn costlier by 30% by December as poultry feed prices soarEgg and chicken prices in India could rise 25-30% by December as maize and broken rice, key poultry feed ingredients, have become significa...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Japanese climbing fern came to the US as an ornamental; it now spreads across at least 6 Southern states, climbing over trees and helping fire reach their crownsJapanese climbing ferns, introduced for ornamental purposes, have proliferated across southern forests since the early 1900s. These ferns p...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Rs 600 for 1,000 km journey: Nitin Gadkari proposes Rs 3 per unit for EV charging at night and Rs 5 during the day to boost EV adoptionNitin Gadkari recommended varying electricity rates for electric vehicle charging to enhance usage in Maharashtra. He indicated that costs ...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
CAQM takes serious view of spurt in farm fires in PunjabThe Commission for Air Quality Management held a meeting regarding the high incidence of farm fires in Punjab. Recent data indicated a sign...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces special package for families affected by Cyclone ArnabOdisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a comprehensive relief strategy for families ravaged by Cyclone Arnab. Affected hou...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
In 1907, gold and silver turned Rawhide, Nevada, into a town of 7,000; by 1910, only 500 remained after stock fraud, a major fire, and a flood wrecked the boomIn 1906, Rawhide, Nevada saw a surge in population, swelling to 7,000 residents after gold was discovered. However, by 1910, it faced a ste...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Rs 30 per kg rice gets no takers in fair price shops, claims PMK chief AnbumaniChennai's subsidized rice scheme at Rs 30 per kg has reportedly seen poor sales figures recently. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss indicated...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
‘Rice does not increase your diabetes’: Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist reveals 4 traditional Indian rice-eating habits that help regulate blood sugarKareena Kapoor's nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar suggests that rice is a staple food in Indian households and is often consumed with other prot...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Rising global demand, lower price of Indian rice than competitors to boost exports: IREFIn the first six months of the fiscal year, India experienced a remarkable 13 percent boost in rice exports. The Indian Rice Exporters Fede...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Mozambique eyes India partnership to boost agro-processing, expand rice trade across Southern AfricaMozambique is set to elevate its agricultural collaboration with India, tapping into mutual strengths in agro-processing. Secretary Antonio...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India must shift from rice volume to value, says Food Processing Minister Chirag PaswanIndia has progressed in rice production and is now focusing on value addition and food processing. Food Processing Industries Minister Chir...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Indian rice export prices hit over 1 year high on stronger rupee and crop supply concernsAsian rice export prices have risen as Indian rates reach a one-year high amid supply concerns. Vietnamese prices are also increasing, expe...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.38 AM IST