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.
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.
Maharashtra's winter session begins with opposition boycott over agrarian crisis, unpaid compensation, and stalled loan waivers. Key issues include farmer suicides and crop damage. Read more.
Opposition parties in Maharashtra accuse CM Devendra Fadnavis of neglecting the Vidarbha statehood movement. Leaders highlight regional disparities, farmer suicides, and inadequate funds. Read more.
Orange growers from Akot approach Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court alleging they received only ₹15,000 per hectare instead of promised ₹50,000 under state weather insurance scheme. Court issues notices.
Maharashtra achieves a global milestone in solar-powered irrigation under PM-KUSUM. CM Devendra Fadnavis credits PM Modi's vision for this clean energy shift. Read more.
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.
A Maharashtra panel is identifying genuine farmer debt for a loan waiver scheme by June 30. Sugar mills not paying FRP face license denial. Get the full details.
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.
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Maharashtra Police recruitment 2025 ends today for 15,631 posts including Police Constable, Driver positions. Apply at policerecruitment2025.mahait.org before deadline.
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
Maharashtra Police announces 15,657 constable vacancies. Registration ends November 30, 2025. Check eligibility, selection process, and apply online at mahapolice.gov.in.
Maharashtra Visionary Summit 2025 brings together leaders to discuss innovation and economic growth. Discover how the state plans to drive national development through strategic initiatives.
Marathwada witnesses 899 farmer suicides between January-October 2025. Former MP Raju Shetti blames unseasonal rains and crop damage. Read the full report on this agricultural crisis.
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.
Maharashtra government introduces regulatory framework for coaching classes. New rules cover registration, facility standards, fee transparency, and misleading advertisements. Expected implementation in winter assembly session.
Your ultimate guide to the PM-KISAN scheme - learn how eligible farmers can receive ₹6,000 annually, check eligibility criteria, and apply successfully.
Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes state government's handling of Marathwada floods while addressing farmers' long-standing issues in Mumbai rally.
Gujarat Congress embarks on 12-day farmer protest march across 20 districts, demanding compensation for crop losses and criticizing BJP's agricultural policies ahead of elections.
Karnataka sugarcane growers continue their protest despite minister's invitation for talks. Farmers demand higher prices and timely payments amid growing unrest in the agricultural sector.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
A high-level central team conducts emergency assessment of extensive crop damage in Solapur's flood-ravaged village. Farmers face devastating losses as fields remain submerged.
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha escalates its agitation across Punjab, submitting detailed memorandums to Deputy Commissioners with key demands including MSP legalization and loan waivers.
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.