Politics

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...

POLL-SNIPPETS: Constitutional institutions not personal property of PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

POLL-SNIPPETS: Constitutional institutions not personal property of PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader Rahul...

MSP hogs political limelight in election manifestos, impact of farmers’ protest

MSP hogs political limelight in election manifestos, impact of farmers’ protest

After the farmers' agitation in 2020-21 against the three agricultural laws, the...

BJP manifesto emphasizes dignity of farmers

BJP manifesto emphasizes dignity of farmers

The BJP on Sunday released its poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections with the...

POLL-SNIPPETS: RJD releases poll manifesto; promises 1cr govt jobs, Rs 1 lakh to poor 'sisters'

POLL-SNIPPETS: RJD releases poll manifesto; promises 1cr govt jobs, Rs 1 lakh to poor 'sisters'

The RJD, the largest constituent of Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, on Saturday released...

POLL-SNIPPETS: Conspiracy being hatched to impose President's rule in Delhi: Atishi

POLL-SNIPPETS: Conspiracy being hatched to impose President's rule in Delhi: Atishi

Atishi claimed that in recent times, many events have taken place that indicate...

POLL-SNIPPETS: Tea industry holds key in North Bengal polls

POLL-SNIPPETS: Tea industry holds key in North Bengal polls

Ailing tea industry, closed gardens, discontent over socio-economic conditions and...

Bitterness in sugar bowl: Sugarcane belt politics out in the open

Bitterness in sugar bowl: Sugarcane belt politics out in the open

At Pilibhit on Tuesday, while wooing the sugarcane cultivators, Modi claimed that...

Monsoon Recovery Masks Regional Divide as Nearly Half of India Remains Rainfall Deficient

Despite a strong revival in the first week of July after a 40 per cent rainfall deficit in June, India's southwest monsoon continues...

National

India, New Zealand Deepen Agri Partnership; Set Rs 35,000 Crore Trade Target by 2030

India and New Zealand have strengthened their agricultural partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit by signing agreements...

National

USDA Cuts Global Grain Production Forecast; India's Wheat Output Retained at 121 MT, Rice at 150 MT

The USDA has marginally lowered its 2026-27 global grain production forecast due to lower wheat, rice and coarse grain output, while...

International

From Lab to Land: Why Are Krishi Vigyan Kendras Falling Short of Their Full Potential?

India's 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have significantly improved farm productivity, incomes and technology adoption by bridging...

Opinion

Maharashtra Raises Farm Loan Waiver Limit to Rs 2 Lakh, Removes Key Eligibility Conditions

The Maharashtra government has made significant changes to its farm loan waiver scheme by increasing the loan waiver limit from Rs...

States

Assam Budget Allocates Rs 4,000 Crore for Irrigation, Big Tax Relief for Small Tea Growers

Assam's Rs 2.85 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 prioritises agriculture and rural development with Rs 4,000 crore for irrigation, Rs...

States