Vidarbha: 2,009 farmer suicides reported in 2025
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.
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.
After withdrawal deadline, intense campaigning begins across Marathwada's five municipal corporations. Key battles feature rebellion, fractured alliances & family contests. Get the full ward-wise analysis.
Allegations of nepotism rock Marathwada municipal elections as parties field children, relatives of MLAs & ministers. Grassroots workers resent sidelining. Key facts inside.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
A proposed 450 km expressway linking Mumbai to Hyderabad faces a political tug-of-war. Beed and Dharashiv leaders clash over the alignment, impacting development plans for Marathwada. Read the full story.
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.
Udgir in Latur district reports 22 stray dog bite cases since December 23, sparking panic. Civic body intensifies ABC program and dog van drives. Read more.
Udgir taluka in Latur reports 22 stray dog bites since Dec 23. Authorities ramp up Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccinations. Read about the civic response and resident concerns.
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.
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.
Industry leaders and activists demand progress on the 240km Sambhajinagar-Dharashiv rail line. The project promises to boost industry, tourism, and regional development in Marathwada.
Marathwada's local body elections delivered a split verdict. Dhananjay Munde's NCP-BJP alliance won big in Parli, while BJP made gains. Regional parties also made their mark. Read the full analysis.
IIT Kharagpur's Senate greenlights mandatory life skills and optional joy & success courses from Jan 2026 to build student resilience and combat mental health crises. Learn about the curriculum designed from lived student experiences.
Senior BJP leaders attribute the steady defection of Congress politicians in Marathwada to the party's 'lack of direction' and electoral failures. Over 17 prominent figures have switched sides in two years. Read more.
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.
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.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of using Hate Speech Bill to suppress opposition, highlights 2,800 farmer suicides under Congress. Read his full charges.
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.
Khultabad and Loha civic bodies recorded the highest voter turnout of 82% in Marathwada local body elections. Beed saw the lowest at 59%. Counting postponed to Dec 21.
Uman Singh Bhogta, 85, struggles against local musclemen who seized his 4-acre land in Chatra. Despite valid documents, he awaits justice as authorities delay action. Read his fight.
State Election Commission postpones December 2 local body polls across Marathwada districts. New election date set for December 20. Get latest updates on affected municipal councils.
A parliamentary committee launches a comprehensive review of coaching centres and student mental health following rising suicide cases in Kota. The probe will also examine AI in education and PM-SHRI schools.
Amid rising student suicides due to stress, a parliamentary committee will examine coaching centre proliferation, AI impact on education, and regulatory reforms. Learn about the government's response.