Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
Bihar State Civil Court Employees' Association announces a two-day silent protest in January 2026 over pending service demands like pay revision and SOP. Read details.
Doctors in Odisha stopped OPD work for an hour demanding pay parity & cadre restructuring. Emergency services unaffected. A full strike looms from Jan 1 if demands unmet.
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Aided College Teachers' Association warns of intensified protests, including exam boycotts, if UGC benefits and pending demands are not met. Read about their key grievances.
Ahead of PMC elections, Wagholi residents demand solutions for water, traffic, and infrastructure. Their 40-point charter seeks accountability from corporators for a better quality of life.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
Panjab University students and faculty request an extended winter break due to delayed semester exams. The current schedule leaves insufficient preparation time. Read about their demands.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented a ₹24,420 crore supplementary budget for 2024-25, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and farmer welfare. Get the full details here.
Teacher unions in Ludhiana staged a mass protest over fatal mismanagement in Zila Parishad polls, demanding Rs 2 crore for families of deceased teachers and an end to hazardous duties. Read their key demands.
A Chinese man's demand for a refund from his fiancée over her food expenses has gone viral, igniting a fierce debate on relationships and gender roles. Read the full story.
Patna University Teachers' Association threatens mass casual leave & dharna on Jan 17 if demands, including 6-month maternity leave and promotions, are not met by Jan 16. Read full details.
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
CPI(M) Madurai committee urges CM Stalin to enhance urban infrastructure, tackle traffic, and boost industry. Key demands include new flyovers, pedestrian subways, and industrial estate. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issues a direct threat to seize additional Ukrainian territory if peace negotiations collapse. Full analysis of his demands and global implications.
Hyderabad's NIMS nurses temporarily halt intensified agitation after Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha promises to address their demands within days. Read the full story.
Hyderabad's NIMS nurses defer strike after health minister promises to address demands within days. Nurses to continue silent protest until written orders are issued.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls for talks with employees planning a strike over suspensions linked to illegal sand mining. He warns against pressure tactics. Read the full story.
Faculty from Anna University's constituent colleges demonstrated in Trichy, demanding resolution of long-pending issues like promotions and equal benefits. Read about their key demands.
Ahead of Pune's PMC elections on Jan 15, Kalyani Nagar residents demand action on waste, roads, and flooding. Citizens urge candidates to prioritize basic civic issues.
Sixteen organisations staged protests at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, submitting memorandums on issues from deed writers' rights to senior citizen welfare. Ministers accepted demands, promising CM's attention.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes India's growing fertilizer reliance on China and fake currency terror links in a fiery Lok Sabha speech. He also highlights budget cuts for minorities and scholarship delays.
Lok Sabha approves Rs 41,455 crore supplementary demands for FY26. Modi government tables bills to open nuclear power to private players and regulate higher education. Get all the live updates.
Government school teachers in Punjab will protest outside Deputy Commissioners' offices today, demanding resolution of long-pending issues including old pension scheme restoration.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.
The Maharashtra Legislature's Winter Session in Nagpur commences with a packed, confrontational schedule. Key dates, motions, and political flashpoints explained. Read the full analysis.
India and Russia agree to expand agricultural trade, research, and market access. Bilateral farm trade stands at $3.5 billion. New MoU signed to boost cooperation.
Telangana gig workers union demands urgent action from minister G Vivek over falling payouts, arbitrary account blocking, and safety issues at logistics platform Porter. Read their key demands.