France dismisses Russia's drone attack allegations against Ukraine. Israel suspends Gaza aid groups. ED attaches Rs 100+ crore in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Myanmar election updates and ECI's UP schedule revision.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi's first FPO-Scientist Meet introduced an Agritech Business Park to boost tech in farming. Experts urged AI, youth empowerment for profitable agriculture in eastern UP.
Discover the journey of 21-year-old Riya Shibu, an established producer behind Vikram's film, now winning hearts with her performance in Nivin Pauly's blockbuster Sarvam Maya.
Veteran film producer Dipa De Motwane, mother of director Vikramaditya Motwane, passed away. Aditi Rao Hydari shares an emotional farewell. Read more about her legacy.
Dipa De Motwane, mother of filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and a respected producer, has died. She openly discussed the challenges of being a single mother in Bollywood.
Maharashtra govt allows Chief Minister's Relief Fund to financially assist Maharashtrian organisations outside the state for innovative work. Read the full details here.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) can now financially assist Maharashtrian organisations working outside the state, as per a new GR. Read the full details here.
Bollywood mourns the loss of veteran producer Dipa De Motwane, mother of director Vikramaditya Motwane. Aditi Rao Hydari remembers the 'Tiger mom' of Indian cinema. Read more.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
A 70-year-old farmer collapsed and died after pleading his case at a grama sabha in Mandadam village. The meeting addressed grievances over the land pooling scheme for road widening in Andhra Pradesh's capital region.
The Tamil Film Producers Council elections for 2026-2029 will be held on February 22, 2026. The 'Producer Welfare' panel has announced its candidates, setting the stage for a competitive race.
Hisar sees heavy police deployment as Hindu organisations hold a programme near a church on Christmas. Authorities ensure law and order, with no untoward incident reported. Read the full details.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Actor-producer Chitrangda Singh discusses the female gaze in Bollywood, argues compelling cinema needs a 'good mind' over gender, and reveals her dream directorial project. Read more.
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
M.K. Raina's powerful adaptation 'Pret', based on Ibsen's Ghosts, was performed in Delhi. The play confronts inherited hypocrisy and the clash of tradition with scientific thought. Read more.
Activists protested at a Ponnampet school after the headmistress removed a student's Ayyappa mala. The issue was resolved after assurances. Read the full story.
Inqilab leader Osman Hadi to be buried in Dhaka today. Citizen organisations blame the interim government for the spiral of violence. Read the full report.
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
In Tamil Nadu's remote Sittilingi valley, doctors Regi George & Lalitha Regi built a hospital, then tackled malnutrition & debt via organic farming & women-led crafts. Discover their unique model of 'social medicine'.
A widespread shutdown hit Western UP as traders, doctors, and lawyers united to demand a High Court bench. Markets, schools, and OPDs closed across over 20 districts in a historic protest.
Veteran Odia film producer Rabindra Mohan Sahoo, known for 15+ films, passed away in Bhubaneswar. A former BJP candidate and councillor, his legacy spans cinema and public life. Read more.
India's DGCA warns students about risks of foreign pilot training. The regulator clarifies it has no oversight on overseas institutions. Read the full advisory for crucial due diligence steps.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
India's proposed blanket license for AI training data could raise costs, hurt creators, and drive startups abroad. Experts urge a balanced approach to foster innovation.