Avadi Sees Major Drop in Crime, Murders Down 21% in 2025
Avadi city police report a significant decline in violent and property crimes in 2025. Murders fell 21%, chain-snatching 35%, aided by NAFIS tech and strategic policing. Read the full report.
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₹1 Trillion Boost for Farm Infrastructure in Budget
The Centre plans a massive ₹1 trillion expansion of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund in the upcoming Budget to tackle post-harvest losses and boost farmer incomes. Read more.
Uttarakhand leads India in winter forest fire alerts
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Shannon Sharpe Settles $21M Lawsuit with Model
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe pays $21 million to settle a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a young model. Get the full story on the shocking allegations and ESPN's response.
Punjab Farm Fires Down 53% This Year
Punjab reports a significant 53% reduction in stubble burning incidents this paddy season. Discover the key strategies behind this environmental success story and its impact on air quality.
Uttarakhand HC Seeks Detailed Report on Forest Fires
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest officials to file a detailed report on state forest fires by Jan 9, warning of personal appearance for non-compliance. Get the latest updates.
STIHL India Unveils New Farm Tech at Kisan Show Pune
STIHL India highlights its advanced power tools for agriculture at the Kisan Agri Show Pune 2025, focusing on enhancing farmer productivity with modern equipment. Discover the latest innovations.
5,000 Trees to be Felled in Chamoli for Fire-Line Restoration
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Himalayan Kathkuni Homes Endangered by Frequent Blazes
Recurring fires in Himachal Pradesh's villages are destroying centuries-old Kathkuni homes. Learn about the causes, the cultural loss, and the urgent call for preservation.
Mann: Delhi's pollution not Punjab's fault, stubble burning down 80%
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on Delhi's pollution, citing a 70-80% drop in farm fires. He calls it a political blame game. Read his full argument.
BJP MP Accuses Karnataka Congress of Farmer Neglect
BJP MP Iranna Kadadi criticizes the Congress-led Karnataka government for failing farmers on drought relief and loan waivers. Read the full political confrontation.
SBZee launches 100 EV carts for fresh produce in Delhi-NCR
SBZee launches 100 electric vehicle carts in Delhi-NCR to revolutionize fresh produce delivery, cutting costs and emissions. Discover the future of farm-to-doorstep logistics.
Gold Rises, Silver Holds Near Record on Fed Outlook
Gold prices edge higher amid expectations of a January Fed rate cut. Silver dips but stays close to its record high. Key US jobs data awaited for further policy clues.
UPA Also Debated Halting MGNREGA in Farm Season
Sharad Pawar in UPA-II sought a halt to NREGA works during peak farming, while Jairam Ramesh opposed. The NDA's current proposals echo past internal debates. Explore the full history.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent sells farm under ethics deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sold his soybean farm to comply with ethics rules. The move comes amid renewed US-China soybean trade and after he missed several divestment deadlines.
Farm Fires Contribute Only 7% to Delhi's Nov Pollution
New CREA data shows stubble burning's share in Delhi's PM2.5 fell to 7% in Nov 2025 from 20% last year, highlighting year-round pollution sources. Read the full analysis.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
ISRO Study: Farm Fire Data Misleading, Farmers Evade Satellites
A new ISRO study reveals official farm fire reduction claims may be misleading, as farmers are shifting burning times to evade satellite detection. Read the full analysis.
India & Russia Deepen Agricultural Cooperation, Sign New MoU
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.
CAQM Orders Punjab, Haryana to Monitor Summer Stubble Burning
For the first time, CAQM directs Punjab and Haryana to monitor and prevent wheat stubble burning in summer, extending its pollution fight beyond the paddy season. Learn about the alarming fire counts and new action plans.
ISRO flags undercount in farm fire data, shift in burning time
An ISRO study reveals farmers in Punjab & Haryana are burning stubble later in the day to avoid satellite detection, leading to a potential undercount of incidents. Officials ramp up 24/7 ground vigil.
Jalandhar Farmers: Apply for Subsidised Farm Machinery by Dec 4
The Jalandhar Agriculture Department invites farmers to apply for subsidised farm machinery under the SMAM scheme. Deadline is December 4. Apply now to boost productivity!
Bengaluru's Hoodi Circle-Hope Farm Junction road upgrade plan
Bengaluru's civic body plans to widen the crucial 80-ft road from Hoodi Circle to Hope Farm Junction using land acquired under RMP 2015. Read details on the infrastructure upgrade.
Gujarat Police seize Rs 1 crore ganja, arrest one in Botad
Gujarat Police's SMC seized 200kg of cannabis plants in a Botad farm raid, arresting one and identifying three wanted suspects. The contraband was valued at nearly Rs 1 crore. Read the full details.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Supreme Court Seeks Action on Year-Round Pollution Sources
The Supreme Court questioned the blame on stubble burning for Delhi's air pollution, directing governments to detail measures against vehicles, industries, and dust. The next hearing is on December 10.
Opposition Accuses Govt of Avoiding Debate, Bulldozing Bills
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Akhilesh Yadav accuse PM Modi of 'dramabazi', demand Parliament debate on BLO deaths and SIR. They allege govt shattered conventions, passed 12 bills in 15 mins.
Stubble Burning Drops 90% in Punjab, Haryana
Punjab and Haryana see an 80-90% drop in stubble burning. Central funds of Rs 3,120 crore for CRM machines drive the change. Read the full analysis of this environmental success story.
10,000 Farmers Block Agra-Mumbai Highway, Demands Forwarded
A massive farmer protest that paralyzed the Agra-Mumbai National Highway for a day was suspended after the Dhar district administration agreed to forward their MSP and loan waiver demands to state and central governments. Read the full details.
Punjab's 94% Farm Fire Reduction: A Success Story
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
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