A farmer in Karnataka's Banahatti village lost his life after being engulfed in flames while attempting to extinguish a fire that had spread to his crops. The incident highlights the dangers faced by farmers during dry seasons.
The Supreme Court has directed the National Task Force to develop standard operating procedures for well-being audits in higher education institutions to address student suicides.
Official data reveals Marathwada recorded 1,129 farmer suicides in 2025, the highest in five years. Beed district leads with 256 cases as erratic weather and policy delays worsen the agrarian crisis.
Nagpur gears up for the 3rd Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav in Feb. Bhoomipuja held, aiming to boost investment & entrepreneurship in the region. Read more.
In a shocking incident in Kanpur's Tiwaripur village, an elderly farmer was tied up and threatened at gunpoint by miscreants who stole his buffaloes. Read the full details of the night-long ordeal and police investigation.
A Hindu farmer was brutally shot dead by his landlord in Pakistan's Sindh province. The incident highlights the ongoing persecution of minorities. Read the full report.
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a series of mass demonstrations across Punjab against 'anti-farmer' policies. Key dates include Lohri protests on Jan 13 and sit-ins on Feb 5.
A 36-year-old farmer and cattle trader, Suresh, died after his pickup truck overturned on Thokkavadi new ring road in Namakkal. The accident occurred while he was transporting a cow. Read the full details.
Retired forest secretary AC Lakshman warns that environmental degradation is a major cause of farmer distress. He calls for urgent action to conserve forests and reduce human-animal conflict. Read more.
Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
An insecticide banned in 2025 after 35 farmer deaths in 2017 continues to be illegally sold in India. Experts demand urgent enforcement of the ban to protect agricultural workers.
Bihar agriculture minister urges 75 lakh farmers to register on farmer-registry portal from Jan 6-9. Registration is mandatory to continue receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits under new Agri-Stack Project.
Kishor Tiwari reveals 2,009 farmer suicides in Vidarbha for 2025, accusing BJP and all political parties of silence on agrarian distress. Read the full report.
Nagpur endured 17 days below 10°C in December, becoming Vidarbha's coldest city. The prolonged chill worsened air quality and spiked respiratory illnesses. Read more.
Violence and protests erupted across Vidarbha as Shiv Sena and BJP cadres revolted after being denied tickets for the civic polls. Clashes reported in Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur.
Karnataka cricket team enters as strong favourites for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, riding an impressive eight-match unbeaten run and a stellar recent record. Discover their journey and key stats.
Vidarbha opener Aman Mokhade, mentored by Jwala Singh, is having a sensational 2025-26 domestic season, leading the Vijay Hazare Trophy charts and excelling in Ranji Trophy. Discover his inspiring journey.
Tourist destinations across Vidarbha witness a massive surge ahead of New Year. MTDC resorts report full occupancy, private hotels see over 80% bookings. Discover the festive plans driving this revival.
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.
Vidarbha's Dhruv Shorey scores fifth consecutive List A century, matching N. Jagadeesan's unique record in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Get live cricket updates and scores.
The inaugural Nagpur-Navi Mumbai flight landed Thursday, starting daily service. This new route offers faster travel for Vidarbha's professionals and students. Read more about the enhanced air connectivity.
BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena agree to fight Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Chandrapur civic polls as Mahayuti. Seat-sharing for Nagpur remains unresolved. Key details inside.
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.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
Private money lenders in Vidarbha lent over Rs 227 crore in 2025, but a mere Rs 21,000 went to farming. Explore the debt crisis and its link to farmer suicides. Read the full investigation.
Bengal pulled off a record chase of 383 vs Vidarbha in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025. Dhruv Shorey's 136 in vain as Shahbaz Ahmed, Abhimanyu Easwaran star. Read the full match report.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
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.
RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the state-of-the-art Pt Deendayal Chandrapur Cancer Hospital, a ₹280 crore facility aimed at providing accessible, affordable cancer care in Vidarbha region.