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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

“Large water bodies (>2 hectares) are leased to cooperative societies to enable scalable operations, risk-sharing, and better governance”

Maintaining that the project was being pursued within the legal framework laid down by courts and statutory authorities, the Minister said Karnataka would utilise any opportunity for dialogue to resolve the issue amicably

UPMSP has started the UP Board 2027 registration process for Class 10 and 12 students. Check important dates, registration schedule, correction window and direct link here.

CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold its second major protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital today, stepping up its campaign demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to attend the protest.

If sustained and scaled, crop residue can cease to be a recurring environmental crisis and instead become part of a broader transformation linking agriculture with clean energy, soil regeneration, and climate resilience

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

Union Home Minister lavishes praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says BJP and NDA will rule the country for many years to come; highlights Centre’s role in temple developments, military modernisation and farmers’ welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme worth Rs 18,880 crore, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers across the country, while unveiling various development projects in the state.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive income support of ₹6,000 annually, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

Farmers in Hosur have accused the Tata Electronics plant of discharging effluents into farmlands and contaminating the water table. This report takes a deep dive to study the situation on the ground

The Reserve Bank of India had, on February 12, 2026, issued the Draft Directions on Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for public / stakeholder feedback. 2. Feedback received on the draft Directions has been examined and consequent modifications, as deemed appropriate, have been suitably incorporated in the final Directions. A statement on the feedback received on the draft Directions is provided in the Annex. 3. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has today issued the final Directions as given be

Established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company, the facility has an annual processing capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes of spices

Sitharaman emphasised that states such as Meghalaya need not compete with larger agricultural producers on scale alone.

Voluntary pledge of gold and silver as collateral for agriculture loans up to the collateral-free limit will not be considered as a violation of the guidelines on collateral-free lending to the farm sector

Once a niche crop under a government scheme, lavender has become a profitable alternative to conventional farming, enhancing incomes and fostering rural entrepreneurship

Developed at an investment of ₹30 crore to significantly scale up production, the unit is designed to process over 10,000 tonnes of organic spices annually

The increase was widely expected as the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) had promised a higher support price for rubber in its election manifesto.

Government of Karnataka needs to double allocation for irrigation projects, according to Mohan Kataraki

The Chief Minister called for crop diversification, a wider shift to natural farming, and plans to grow pulses in high market demand

AP EAMCET Results 2026 (OUT) Live: The examination was conducted from May 12 to May 20, 2026, in two shifts. Each paper was of three hours' duration.

UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak asked Akhilesh Yadav why he never questioned the donations for the proposed Babri Masjid

Rainfall deficit across key coffee-growing regions raises concerns over crop health and yields

The diesel shortage is forcing farmers and transport operators to spend hours in queues at fuel stations, says Nagi Reddy

The Chief Minister has advised companies to procure tobacco at a minimum price of ₹200 per kg, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar

Committees comprising progressive farmers, scientists, agriculture and horticulture officials will be formed at the village level to prepare scientific crop plans, says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

The PM is also launching a crop insurance scheme that will cover 1.10 crore farmers

Railway officials affixed a notice at Ganj Shaheeda mosque demanding it be vacated by June 20 for station expansion.

The share of processed and value-added products has grown steadily in the past few years

Over 300 lakes in North Gujarat to get Narmada supply as state readies contingency plans for farmers

The company is building intelligent agricultural robots for global farms

Over the past few years, many growers in the major cherry-producing areas of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Shopian districts have shifted from traditional varieties to imported, high-yielding cultivars.

Central India faces 63% deficit as monsoon’s first round loses momentum; govt. directs crop-wise contingency plans, puts around 200 districts under priority monitoring, orders weekly reviews

The victim, identified as Nisha Jatav, was attacked with an iron rod near an agricultural field in Sahariyan Ka Pura village under the Dimni police station limits on Monday evening.

Founded by Dr Rajendra and Dr Sucheta Dhamane, Mangav is home to 477 rescued women and 43 children, where residents run a bakery, manage farms and dairy units, and will soon launch a highway café as part of their rehabilitation journey

As part of undercover operation titled Operation Food Safety, anti-corruption sleuths set up staged scenarios, posing as black marketeers seeking to purchase subsidised food grains from randomly chosen National Food Security Act (NFSA) warehouses and ration shops at at prices significantly below market rates

The Chillies Exporters Association sought a ban on Acephate and Methamidophos, warning that residue violations threaten India’s chilli exports to China

On Tuesday (June 16) night, security forces foiled attempts made by protesters to storm the hospital premises. The demonstrators were demanding that the three youths be handed over to them

Tamil Nadu’s pollution control authority had warned Tata of a forced shutdown unless it explained why government inspections found that wastewater discharge ‌had contaminated open wells in adjacent agricultural lands

Ranjit Das’s family claimed that they received a call from a person telling them the abduction was allegedly carried out in retaliation for a Bangladeshi’s killing

Belagavi's farmers are shifting from tobacco to sugarcane and turmeric, boosting profitability, while tobacco cultivation declines due to health awareness.

APEDA chief says recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union are potential ‘game changers’ for India’s agricultural exporters

The study found that while reported crop residue burning incidents have declined since 2022, evolving burning patterns and satellite-detection limitations mean fire counts must be interpreted alongside farmer behaviour

Telangana Agricultural University has submitted a set of policy recommendations to the state government to address the growing rice surplus and promote crop diversification

Progress on peace in West Asia calls for a guarded welcome. Regardless of the outcome, however, we must still address the three Fs that India’s finance minister spoke of last month: fuel, fertilizer and foreign exchange. India must cover its bases.

‘In potato-growing States such as U.P., and Bihar too, farmers are in distress as they get as little as ₹2 or ₹3 per kilo for potatoes. But consumers are paying through their nose,’ says farmer leader Ashok Dhawale

The total cotton acreage across the country was 9.53 lh as of June 12, down 28% from 13.19 lh a year ago, with planting going on in parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan among others

The project has helped women farmers and entrepreneurs across Nashik and Raigad districts in Maharashtra

It should tap the potential of cottonseed oil, ricebran oil, and other alternatives, if it aims to reduce imports in the coming years, says Sanjeev Asthana

The State government constituted the three-member SIT at the request of the Shree Ram Teerth Kshetra Trust

Under the revised announcement, a total of 8,33,773 marginal farmers, 5,16,183 small farmers and 93,548 large farmers will receive waivers amounting to ₹3,599.67 crore, ₹1,995.42 crore and ₹337.15 crore, respectively.

Palaniswami is “not shy” about convening the executive and general council meetings; he would like to first complete the district-wise consultations, says former Minister

Delegates at the South India Farmers’ Convention held in Mysuru in 2006 passed a resolution urging the Centre to promote ethanol production from sugarcane, and allow its use as a fuel

The seeds, priced at ₹1,200 a kg, are restricted to 250 grams a farmer and sold only at Lam Farm

IndiGo flies 170 farmers from Noida to meet Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in the State capital; airport to initially handle 12 daily flights; number set to increase to 42 flights a day from July

The victim's body and motorcycle were discovered eight to nine hours later on Monday morning by local farmers heading to nearby fields.

Distinct Origins Private Limited, dba Manam Chocolate, has raised $9 million from a fundraise led by Omnivore Agritech & Climate Sustainability Fund 3, with participation from Tur mor consortium.DSK Legal advised lead investor Omnivore on this fundraise. The Firm assisted in conducting due diligence on the Company; drafting of Share Subscription Agreements and Shareholders’ Agreement; assistance in drafting of all documents for completion of conditions precedent and

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped at a Jaipur protest over NEET paper leaks and unemployment. He later blamed rising joblessness for the attack and announced a march to Delhi on 20 June, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Central India faces 63% deficit as monsoon’s first pulse loses momentum at Mumbai’s outskirts; east, northeast face 43% shortfall; Centre directs crop-wise contingency plans, puts 150 to 200 districts under priority monitoring

They are seeking release of pending dues for jowar procured from them at centres set up by the State govt.

U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai says the probe by a Special Investigation Team into the matter is a farce, and, ‘The BJP-RSS have committed organised plunder at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi’

The daughter of the victim alleged that her mother had been repeatedly visiting the bank to check whether the pension amount had been credited.

A highlight of the event will be the WPPS Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to India’s wheat, flour milling, bakery, food processing, nutrition, procurement, and allied industries

Farmers in key producing regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra are awaiting rains to take up sowing

The situation is reflected in early-season rainfall data, with the State recording an 83 per cent deficit as of June 16.

The total contract value is ₹126.37 crore, with PEL’s share amounting to ₹64.45 crore

The proposed draft ensures such certification schemes operate in alignment with Indian fisheries laws, sustainability priorities and socio-economic realities

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Valsad, Gujarat vide Directive No.AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S831/11-03-153/2025-2026 dated December 17, 2025, for a period of six months up to close of business on June 18, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of busine

Addressing students and faculty members, university Vice-Chancellor says Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are increasingly being used for crop surveillance, precision farming, land mapping, research activities and efficient farm management

Raising slogans such as “Return our gold,” the affected farmers, small traders, artisans, and other account holders accuse bank officials of misappropriating gold pledged against loans during a protest at the Eluru Collectorate

Participating in the coalition government’s second anniversary celebrations, Gottipati Ravi Kumar says the government has fulfilled all promises made while in the opposition and is committed to balancing welfare initiatives with economic development

The VIPs on the first flight from Jewar were the very farmers who gave up their ancestral lands for the airport.

Police said Hosram was allegedly assaulted with sticks before a tractor was driven over him after he fell to the ground

Farmer dies after being thrashed, run over by tractor in Chhattisgarh; 8 held

Tamil Nadu-based dairy firm has got SEBI approval for a ₹2,035 crore IPO in October 2025 and it expires in October this year

The collaboration between ANNAM.AI and Syngenta further demonstrates the importance of industry-academia partnerships promoting the adoption of next-generation agricultural technologies

One of the first flights flagged off from the airport ferried farmers whose land was acquired for the development of the project .

The UN body said the weather phenomenon raises risks for agriculture-dependent livelihoods and food security in regions already in crisis

A Campco team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, and highlighted the difficulties being faced by cooperative organisations due to this

CM Y Khemchand Singh fertilisers would be distributed on a need basis and only after verification of proper documents, while officials of the agriculture department would closely monitor distribution in all districts

Rs 2,481 crore programme to promote chemical-free farming across 1 crore farmers in 15,000 clusters covering all Gram Panchayats. Provides training, bio-input resource centres, and certification for sustainable agricultural practices.

Government repealed all three farm laws through the Farm Laws Repeal Act 2021, following over a year of farmer protests. Also announced a committee on MSP and other agricultural reform demands.

Three laws enacted to deregulate agricultural markets: Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, Farmers' Agreement on Price Assurance Act, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. Triggered prolonged farmer protests.

Rs 20,050 crore flagship scheme for sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector. Aims to enhance fish production by 70 lakh tonnes, generate 55 lakh employment opportunities, and double fisheries exports.

Direct income support scheme providing Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments to all landholding farmer families. Over 11 crore farmers covered with total disbursement exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore.

Crop insurance scheme with lowest-ever premium rates (2% for kharif, 1.5% for rabi) providing comprehensive risk cover for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses. Uses technology including satellite imagery and drones for rapid claim settlement.

Legally entitled up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban population to receive subsidised food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System. Made food security a legal right, covering approximately 82 crore people.

Provides subsidised foodgrains to approximately 81 crore people (two-thirds of the population) through the Targeted Public Distribution System. Guarantees 5 kg per person per month at Rs 1-3/kg for rice, wheat, and coarse grains.

Expanded food security mission to cover 482 districts in rice, wheat, and pulses production. Targeted additional production of 25 million tonnes of foodgrains through improved technology dissemination and farm-level demonstrations.

Waived loans of approximately 3.6 crore small and marginal farmers at a cost of Rs 71,680 crore. One of the largest farm debt waiver programmes in Indian history, covering both direct and indirect agricultural loans.

Centrally sponsored scheme to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion, productivity enhancement, and technology dissemination. Targeted an additional 10 million tonnes of rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, and 2 million tonnes of pulses.

Restructuring of the Public Distribution System to target Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with subsidised food grains, replacing the earlier universal PDS with a targeted approach.