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Winter rains to rescue India’s wheat crop as record cold wave to ease after 16 January
The India Meteorological Department predicts a significant weather shift from 16 January, as a fresh western disturbance brings rainfall and snowfall to North India.
2 min read14 Jan 2026Canada set to launch FTA talks with India in February 2026, says Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu
Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu, on 13 January 2026, said that the country is set to launch negotiations for a potential free trade agreement (FTA) deal with India starting from next month.
1 min read13 Jan 2026Cold wave to persist for two days, but rabi crops seen largely safe
But frost during severe cold spells could still pose a serious risk.
2 min read13 Jan 2026Mint Explainer: Why the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 is important for India
The Centre has introduced the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, aimed at replacing outdated regulations from 1968. The Bill seeks to enhance pesticide quality, curb spurious products, and incorporate modern practices, addressing longstanding issues in agricultural safety and regulation.
3 min read12 Jan 2026EU-India FTA in focus: Germany's Friedrich Merz to meet PM Modi today—What's on agenda?
Friedrich Merz's visit to India aims to strengthen economic and security ties ahead of the EU-India summit, focusing on a free trade agreement and collaborations in business, defence, and healthcare sectors, amid strained US relations.
4 min read12 Jan 2026In AI push for farm, govt may double digital agri mission funds to ₹7,500 cr
Support for AI-based crop monitoring, yield forecasting and early warning systems could help reduce losses and improve planning at both farm and policy levels.
4 min read11 Jan 2026Vodafone Idea share price surges 9% after DoT freezes AGR dues, lays out repayment timeline
Vodafone Idea share price surged 9% in early trade on Friday, January 9, following the release of the timeline to repay its telecom dues.
2 min read9 Jan 2026India’s fertilizer policy needs an end-to-end rethink: What we have today is something of a travesty
Our fertilizer subsidy bill topped ₹1.9 trillion last fiscal year and may overshoot budget estimates again. The current framework is a recipe for fiscal waste, inefficiency, ecological damage and health hazards. Let’s adopt direct cash transfers to farmers and reform the sector for market-led usage.
2 min read7 Jan 2026Union Budget: Govt may carve out a dedicated R&D corpus to boost pulses, cotton output
While the government launched ₹11,440-crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission) for boosting domestic pulses production, there is currently no outlay announced for the proposed Cotton Productivity Mission.
4 min read4 Jan 2026Vodafone Idea’s relief plan buys time, not a turnaround
A reported moratorium on ₹87,700 crore of AGR dues may ease near-term cash stress, but the absence of a waiver, fresh penalties and heavy leverage keep Vodafone Idea’s long-term outlook fragile.
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