Agricultural
New seed push targets cotton revival, productivity gains across crops
On the first day of 2026, India introduced 185 new seed varieties to boost agricultural productivity. This includes a focus on cotton, rice, and pulses, aiming to improve yields, stability, and reduce reliance on imports.
5 min read1 Jan 2026Who is Vibha Devi, Bihar MLA with ₹31 crore net worth, goes viral with her oath-reading video | Watch
Vibha Devi, newly elected MLA from Janata Dal (United), struggled to read her oath in the Bihar Assembly.
3 min read2 Dec 2025Centre tightens wheat stock limits to prevent hoarding ahead of festivals
In a bid to curb hoarding and keep prices stable, the government has revised wheat stock limits for traders and retailers. Traders can now stock a maximum of 2,000 tonnes, and retailers can hold up to 8 tonnes per outlet, with enforcement to prevent any artificial scarcity.
2 min read26 Aug 2025Supply cuts from China prompt India to step up high-end fertilizer capacity
Preliminary discussions have already been held between the government and leading state-owned, cooperative and private sector fertilizer producers, an official said.
5 min read23 Jul 2025Monsoon to advance over remaining parts in next 3-4 days
The Southwest monsoon is crucial for kharif crops, accounting for 60% of the total agricultural production in the country.
2 min read26 Jun 2025Horticulture output estimated at record 367.72 million tonnes in 2024-25
Releasing the data, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union agriculture minister, said that the total area under horticulture crops witness an increase of 1.81 lakh hectares to 29.26 million hectares and the country witness record production of 367.72 mt.
1 min read25 Jun 2025India farm yields resilient to climate change thanks to science: Ramesh Chand
He, however, emphasised that just because yield is not getting impacted doesn't mean that climate change is not happening. But so far, science and technology, research and development, and irrigation facilities and many other initiatives have been helpful in countering the effects of climate change.
2 min read29 May 2025As harvest picks up pace, wheat flour prices fall by ₹5-7 per kg, offering relief to consumers
The softening of prices, as per industry people, could not have come at a better time as policymakers intensify efforts to rein in food inflation.
3 min read28 Apr 2025New US report flags ‘Make in India’, other Indian policies as trade barriers
The US has in a new report criticised not just India's trade barriers but also some of its domestic policies, including those meant to encourage local manufacturing and supporting farmers.The report casts a shadow on ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a bilateral trade agreement.
5 min read1 Apr 2025Make fiscal subsidies easy to monitor at every level of government
India’s central government has worked at fiscal transparency, but its states have a long way to go. Address problems of definitional ambiguity, off-budget financing and deferred payments for better governance.
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