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.
A dispute over toll collection at Savarkhed plaza on Akola-Washim highway turned violent. Staff allegedly assaulted local motorists with sticks & pipes. One critically injured. Police register case.
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.
Dr. Afrin Parveen, a 30-year-old BHMS doctor, makes history in Akola's Balapur by defeating the Khatib family's 65-year dominance. She is now the youngest-ever municipal council president. Discover her vision for the town's future.
BJP maintains stronghold in Akola district, winning four local bodies. Congress-led MVA returns in Balapur, while VBA scores a major upset in Barshitakli Nagar Panchayat. Full results inside.
NCP and BJP secure key victories in the 2025 Maharashtra municipal council elections for Akola and Washim districts. Full results and analysis here.
Detailed analysis of the 2025 Maharashtra Municipal Council elections in Amravati, Buldhana, and Akola. Explore the results, political shifts, and what they mean for state politics. Read more.
Nagpur District Court and Akola collectorate received bomb threat emails, triggering massive security drills. Police confirm hoax; cyber experts hunt for tech-savvy habitual offender. Read details.
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 theft on a moving bus in Akola was resolved swiftly after alert passengers intervened. The victim's purse with a gold chain and cash was recovered at the police station. Read the full story.
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.
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
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.
A farmer from Akola's Digras Budruk village died by suicide after alleged harassment by private moneylenders. He recorded a video naming the accused before his death. Police have booked two persons.
A 13-year-old girl in Akola died by suicide after alleged stalking by a senior. Police register FIR for abetment. Investigation examines digital evidence and school role.
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.
Ural police arrest Santosh More in the Karanja-Ramzanpur Phata murder case of a Class 12 student. One minor also detained. Investigation intensifies to nab the third accused.
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.
Mahayuti alliance faces public rift as CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar contradict each other over Hiwarkhed municipal council status ahead of local polls. Read the full story.
Major controversy erupts in Akola as TET candidates miss exams for reporting 5 minutes late. Students demand inquiry into rigid implementation of rules. Read full story.
A young man from Akola wrote an emotional letter to NCP leader Sharad Pawar requesting help in finding a wife, highlighting marriage crisis among rural youth in Maharashtra. Read the full story.
Supreme Court halts Bombay HC directive for Hindu-Muslim SIT formation in 2023 Akola riots case. Key legal developments and implications explained. Read full analysis.
Supreme Court stays order for Hindu-Muslim SIT in Akola riots probe. Case to be heard after four weeks. Get the latest updates on this legal development.