Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
An insecticide banned in 2025 after 35 farmer deaths in 2017 continues to be illegally sold in India. Experts demand urgent enforcement of the ban to protect agricultural workers.
Bihar agriculture minister urges 75 lakh farmers to register on farmer-registry portal from Jan 6-9. Registration is mandatory to continue receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits under new Agri-Stack Project.
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.
Kerala govt launches Rs 2,365 crore KERA project to promote climate-resilient farming, ensure fair prices & train 32,000 farmers. Learn about the state's biggest agri-scheme in 40 years.
Indian government launches a ₹7,295 crore export support package with interest subvention and collateral guarantee schemes for MSME exporters, running from 2025 to 2031. Read details.
The Indian government extends green gram procurement under the Price Support Scheme until January 22, 2025, offering relief to farmers. Learn about MSP, procurement agencies, and market impact.
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 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.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
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.
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses now understand Kannada and Telugu, expanding beyond Hindi and English. Discover how this update enhances accessibility for millions of Indian users.
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.
Gujarat govt has disbursed Rs 6,805 crore to over 22.9 lakh farmers for crop loss from unseasonal rain. Minister Arjun Modhwadia details the Rs 10,000 crore relief package and record MSP registrations. Read more.
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.
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
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 massive farmer protest that paralyzed the Agra-Mumbai National Highway for a day was suspended after the Dhar district administration agreed to forward their MSP and loan waiver demands to state and central governments. Read 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.
Exploring the shift from stigma to support in India's mental health and social safety landscape. Learn about the crucial role of community and policy in fostering well-being.
Learn how Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides critical life support for severe heart and lung failure. Discover its types, uses, and life-saving role in modern healthcare.