Following tough tariffs on Venezuela, former US President Donald Trump is reportedly eyeing five more nations for aggressive trade actions. Explore the potential targets and the strategic reasoning behind this hardline stance.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton & nutri-cereals, to boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance climate resilience for Indian farmers.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 184 new crop varieties, including Bt cotton and nutri-cereals, to increase yield, cut costs, and tackle climate change. Aim: reach farmers in 3 years.
India has overtaken China to become the world's largest rice producer, with a record output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this milestone while releasing 184 new climate-resilient crop varieties. Read more about I
Shivamogga & Davanagere farmers rejoice as Bhadra Reservoir's IAC approves 120-day water release for summer crops. Learn the schedule and key decisions from the 88th meeting.
Goa's GI list grows to 15 with 5 new agricultural products, including unique mangoes, rice, and brinjal. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says this empowers farmers and boosts local economy. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
India's IMD forecasts a colder January, aiding key rabi crops like wheat. This weather shift promises higher yields and could ease food inflation. Read the full forecast analysis.
As Trump imposes tariffs and threatens USMCA, Canadian businesses reveal a sobering shift. While political ads project defiance, corporate leaders hedge bets by moving production to the US. Explore the on-ground impact of trade uncertainty.
US President Donald Trump postpones tariff increases on furniture and cabinets to 2027, citing voter discontent over prices. Read the full details and implications.
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
CSAUT Kanpur scientists develop high-yield wheat for alkaline soil & late-sow mustard for UP. Boost for state's farmers with disease-resistant crops. Read more.
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.
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.
Despite fears, Mexico's exports to the US grew nearly 9% in 2025 after Trump's tariffs. Lower rates than China and strategic advantages fuel a record trade boom. Read the full analysis.
A 19-year-old died and a woman was critically injured in Mandya after their car overturned on ragi crops spread for drying on a main road. Police warn farmers against the dangerous practice.
2025 sees India navigating a complex global trade landscape with new tariffs from the US & Mexico, green barriers from the EU, and strategic FTAs with the UK, NZ & Oman. Here's the full analysis.
Ambassador Didier Vanderhasselt hosted a grand Christmas celebration for Belgian Embassy staff in Delhi, sharing festive memories and Belgian traditions in an exclusive interview.
IMD forecasts dense fog and cold waves across northern and eastern India, disrupting travel. However, agricultural experts confirm the weather is boosting rabi crop sowing, with area up by 8 lakh hectares.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlines a cooperative-led roadmap for Haryana, highlighting MSP for 24 crops, a rising agriculture budget, and the upcoming 'Bharat Taxi' app. Read more.
In 2025, Trump's aggressive tariff policy targets China, India & allies, reshaping global trade. US tariffs hit 17%, generating $30B monthly. India's exports dip but show resilience. Explore the global impact.
A massive fire gutted Mira Industries pulse mill in Amravati's MIDC, destroying raw materials & machinery. No casualties reported. Investigations point to short circuit. Read the full report.
A wild elephant entered farms in Mavanatham village, Erode, damaging ragi crops. Farmers chased it away using firecrackers after forest staff delay. They demand a permanent solution.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the state's intensified pulse polio drive, targeting 6 lakh children. He announced a new paediatric centre, special OPDs for seniors, and a ₹3,000 crore tech upgrade for health services.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman jointly launched a state-wide polio vaccination campaign in Bengaluru, targeting over 1 crore children under five.
Bengaluru's Pulse Polio drive achieved 95% coverage, vaccinating 10.7 lakh children. However, 57,854 kids remain unvaccinated, primarily in West and North zones. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh's Pulse Polio drive vaccinated 40 lakh children under five. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav leads the push for a polio-free state. Read about the door-to-door campaign.
District Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the pulse polio drive in Belagavi, emphasizing India's polio-free status since 2011. Learn why vaccination remains crucial for child health and development.
Karnataka Slum Development Board President launches Pulse Polio drive in Hubballi. Over 2 lakh children in the district to be vaccinated. Officials warn against vaccine misinformation.