Telangana Varsity Acts on WhatsApp Paper Leak
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University suspends staff and cancels admissions after a BSc exam paper leak via WhatsApp. VC vows systemic reforms. Read the full investigation details.
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India's Fertilizer Policy Needs Urgent Overhaul
India's fertilizer subsidy bill hit ₹1.9 trillion, but efficiency is plummeting. Experts demand direct cash transfers to farmers and market-led reforms to stop fiscal waste and ecological damage. Read the full analysis.
Record Harvests Call for Policy Shift to Support Crop Diversification
India's record foodgrain production of 330.5 million tonnes highlights a critical need: aligning policies and infrastructure with crop diversification goals to ensure sustainable farmer incomes and nutritional security. Read the analysis.
Carmakers See Strong December Sales on GST Boost
Major Indian automakers report impressive December sales, driven by GST reforms and strong festive demand. Discover which companies led the growth and the outlook for 2025.
India's 2026 Tax Overhaul: Predictability & Tech at Core
India's 2026 tax landscape is set for a major shift towards predictability and technology. Explore the key reforms in Income Tax, GST 2.0, and dispute resolution that aim to build taxpayer trust.
PM Modi Says 2025 Marked by India's Reform Focus
PM Narendra Modi states 2025 will be defined by India's reform push for governance, modern institutions & inclusive growth. He urges investors to trust India's potential.
PM Modi Calls 2025 Year of Transformative Reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions 2025 as a landmark year for India's growth, dubbing it the 'Year of Transformative Reforms'. He urges the nation to board the 'Reform Express' for a developed India. Read more.
PM Modi: 2025 a Year of Reform as National Mission for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on 2025 as a landmark year where India focused on continuous reforms, gaining global confidence. Discover how next-generation changes are fueling growth.
PAU Tops PMRF List with 21 Fellows in Agriculture
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana secures top spot in PMRF list with 21 fellowships. Discover how this boosts agri-research and India's scientific talent.
Free 45-Day Agri-Business Training in Vellayani, Apply by Feb 5
College of Agriculture Vellayani offers a free 45-day entrepreneurial training programme. Selected candidates can get bank loans up to Rs 20 lakh. Apply online by February 5.
589 Students Get Degrees at Anand Agricultural University Convocation
Anand Agricultural University's 22nd convocation saw 589 graduates receive degrees. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat called for a move to indigenous cow-based agriculture. Read the full report.
PAU Ludhiana Tops NIRF Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
Argentina Backs India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat
Argentina supports India's claim for a permanent UN Security Council seat, stating the current structure is outdated. This marks a key diplomatic win for India amid growing global calls for reform. Read more.
Gene-Edited Mustard Nears Approval in India
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.
₹10 Crore Demand to Upgrade Brahmavar Agri College
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
Dense Fog, Cold Wave to Grip North and East India
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.
Karnataka Simplifies Farmland Conversion for Non-Agricultural Use
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance in Chikkamagaluru
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
CAU Imphal Team Visits IIVR Varanasi for Research Talks
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
Khattar: AI, Consumer Focus Key for India's Power DISCOMs
Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar pushes for intelligent, consumer-centric power networks using AI and ML. Learn how this tech can reduce outages and costs.
Why India's Courts Fail Women Seeking Justice
An on-ground report reveals how patriarchal norms, delays, and insensitive attitudes create hostile court environments for women litigants. True access to justice demands systemic introspection.
Sitharaman: Customs overhaul is govt's next big reform focus
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signals a major customs framework simplification for easier compliance. Announcements likely in Budget 2026. Read more on India's economic plans.
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.
Preventive Detentions Down 34% in Gujarat After Police Order
Two years after an IGP's directive, preventive detentions fell by 34% in three Gujarat districts. The order aimed to protect those with no criminal history from overnight lockup trauma.
Ajmer Panchayat Bans Extravagant Death Feast Tradition
Taragarh Khadim Panchayat in Ajmer bans extravagant death feasts, stopping free facilities to relieve poor families from debt. A move against superstition and financial burden.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
PAU Agricultural Engineering Alumni Grand Meet in Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering reunites 250 alumni globally. Event highlights include jubilee celebrations, a global baton relay, and new tech initiatives for smart farming.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
New Seeds Bill 2025: Stricter Penalties for Fake Seeds
India's new Seeds Bill proposes mandatory registration, Rs 30 lakh penalty and 3-year imprisonment for spurious seeds. Learn how this protects farmers and transforms agriculture.
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