ELECTIONS 2024

Cong fields Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli, KL Sharma from Amethi

Cong fields Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli, KL Sharma from Amethi

Ending days of speculation, the Congress announced the candidatures of Rahul Gandhi...

Election Commission releases voter turnout data after several days, questions raised on increased voting

Election Commission releases voter turnout data after several days, questions raised on increased voting

The Election Commission has released the voter turnout data 11 days after the first...

Voting underway for phase 2 of LS polls in 88 constituencies across 13 states amid searing heat

Voting underway for phase 2 of LS polls in 88 constituencies across 13 states amid searing heat

Overall the 88 seats recorded 9.3 percent voter turnout in first two hours till...

POLL-SNIPPETS: No force can stop caste census, it's my life mission: Rahul Gandhi

POLL-SNIPPETS: No force can stop caste census, it's my life mission: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said those who call themselves "deshbhakt"...

PM Modi's remark on wealth redistribution triggers controversy

PM Modi's remark on wealth redistribution triggers controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stirred the hornet's nest with his remarks at a...

POLL-SNIPPETS  MVA will win over 50pc seats in Maharashtra: Pawar

POLL-SNIPPETS MVA will win over 50pc seats in Maharashtra: Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the opposition...

LS elections: Phase I sees voter turnout at around 60 percent

LS elections: Phase I sees voter turnout at around 60 percent

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, voting was held on 102 seats in 21 states...

Over 50pc turnout in 8 LS seats of UP till 5pm amid rigging charges

Over 50pc turnout in 8 LS seats of UP till 5pm amid rigging charges

Amid charges and counter-charges of rigging in the first phase of the Lok Sabha...

POLL-SNIPPETS: BJP's ambitions for Tamil Nadu, bid to retain strongholds on test

POLL-SNIPPETS: BJP's ambitions for Tamil Nadu, bid to retain strongholds on test

If a lot is at stake for the ruling party in the 102 constituencies going to the...

Ground Report: No wave, no noise; voter's silence signals unexpected results

Ground Report: No wave, no noise; voter's silence signals unexpected results

In the first phase, voting is on April 19 in Kairana, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar,...

POLL-SNIPPETS: TMC manifesto promises several welfare measures, repeal of CAA

POLL-SNIPPETS: TMC manifesto promises several welfare measures, repeal of CAA

The TMC on Wednesday released its Lok Sabha poll manifesto promising several social...

POLL-SNIPPETS: TMC protects infiltrators, opposes CAA: PM

POLL-SNIPPETS: TMC protects infiltrators, opposes CAA: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flayed the Trinamool Congress, accusing...

Indian Paper Sector has a Strong Rural Footprint Linking Farmers: IARPMA President

As India continues to face a fibre shortage, agroforestry-based production using agricultural residues such as bagasse, sarkanda,...

Agribusiness

ICRISAT's Breakthrough Could Save Groundnut Farmers from Pre-Harvest Sprouting

The breakthrough study identifies specific varieties and key genes that halt premature sprouting before harvest—a problem that currently...

National

String Bio and CLRRI Complete the First Successful Field Trial of CleanRise in Vietnam

The trial focused on CleanRise®, String Bio’s patented foliar microbial biostimulant, which enhances nutrient-use efficiency and stimulates...

Agritech

Sugarcane Crushing Gains Momentum, But Uncertainty Over Sugar MSP and Ethanol Prices

NFCSF has urged the Centre to permit additional sugar exports and correct anomalies in ethanol allocation.

Agribusiness

AIKS Calls Nationwide Protests on December 10, Rejects Seed Bill 2025 and ITPGRFA Compromise Proposal

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced a nationwide Protest Day on December 10, urging farmers to burn copies of the Draft...

National

Farmer Income Trails Growth in Agricultural Output

The GDP and GVA data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on November 28th clarify this picture. They also clearly show...

Opinion