India's duty-free cotton import window has closed, reinstating an 11% levy. This move impacts textile firms' costs and keeps raw cotton prices below MSP for Vidarbha farmers. Key details inside.
India's historic textile sector, anchored in cotton, silk, jute, and wool, is poised for a sustainable transformation. Explore the path to a green future for this vital industry.
Former NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date is the new Maharashtra DGP. Get the details on his appointment, career, and the challenges ahead.
Political alliances in Maharashtra are in disarray as parties finalize strategies for the crucial civic polls across 29 municipal corporations. Key players like BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP face internal and external challenges.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.
Gujarat retains its top spot as India's leading okra producer. Discover how Saurashtra-Kutch's farming success will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
India's rabi sowing reaches 61.4 million hectares, with pulses and oilseeds showing significant gains. Wheat area remains steady. Get the latest crop data and analysis.
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.
Pakistan's cotton trade faces a $1.5 billion crisis due to government indecision on GMO policy, jeopardizing exports and textile jobs. Can the industry survive?
Discover how Ram Pal Saini, an MCom graduate from Kurukshetra, turned black onion seed cultivation into a multi-million rupee agri-business, earning up to Rs 6 lakh per acre. Learn his secrets to success.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches 'Green to Gold' to transform industrial hemp into a sustainable economic driver. Policy targets self-reliance by 2027. Read more.
Ludhiana sees a 4000-hectare decline in wheat cultivation over four years as farmers pivot to profitable cash crops like potatoes and maize. Agriculture department data reveals the shifting trends. Explore the reasons and implications.
Mrs Maharashtra 2025 pageant celebrates married women's elegance & empowerment. Discover the legacy, categories, and how to apply for this prestigious title. Apply now!
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates winners of municipal council polls, pledges continued development. Key results from Pune, Nagpur & more.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
Cotton candy pickles, tanghulu & Dubai chocolate are trending but dental experts from Zental Dental reveal they cause bad breath & bacterial growth. Learn how to protect your smile.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
A massive fire broke out at a ginning factory in Anjad, Barwani, destroying hundreds of cotton bales. Firefighters battled flames for over 9 hours. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
One side of Nagpur's crucial Lohapul underpass near Cotton Market reopened Friday, relieving daily commuters after a complete shutdown for railway expansion work. Read about the impact and official statements.
US Admiral Frank Bradley showed a classified strike video to senators, revealing survivors on a drug boat. This intensifies the probe into Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the Venezuela operation.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.