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Half of India’s 651 farm districts vulnerable to climate change; 109 at very high risk: Centre

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Published 16 hours ago

Parliament panel questions Centre’s handling of fertiliser PSU disinvestment, seeks review

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Published 2 days ago

Strengthening marine fisheries’ governance and blue economy goals

Fishing boats anchored at the Vizhinjam harbour. (PTI)

Published 15 days ago

Rohtak: Chouhan calls for nationwide shift to sustainable farming

On this occasion, Chouhan and Saini also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>125 crore for the Bawal Assembly constituency. (@NayabSainiBJP X)

Published 29 days ago

Heading to Lucknow during Bada Mangal? Indulge in a bhandara

Ice cream being distributed during a bhandara in Lucknow during the Bada Mangal and (right) saplings were distributed by Repertwahr Foundation during Bada Mangal bhandara

Updated 48 days ago

COVID-19 forced vulnerable Indian households into ‘impossible choices’: Study

The study found that circular or recent migrant workers and daily wage-dependent families were among the hardest hit, with limited alternative support systems available. (Representative photo/ HT Photo)

Published 50 days ago

Government sees surge in subsidies, but no hit to growth

India imports fertilisers in large quantities, with suppliers in West Asia, the Gulf, and North Africa accounting for the bulk — most of it transiting the Strait of Hormuz, now disrupted by the conflict.

Updated 50 days ago

Mapping 12 years of welfare expansion during Modi rule

People register their ration cards with Aadhaar to avail various government schemes.

Published 50 days ago

Looking at nutrition beyond the plate

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Published 67 days ago

West Asia crisis and cost to farmers, women and youth in India

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Published 69 days ago

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal from UN body

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector.

Published 71 days ago

AI at the core of agri transformation

Published 80 days ago

New laws on seeds, pesticides nearly finalised, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan being received by Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi in Lucknow on Friday. (PTI PHOTO)

Published 96 days ago

Madhya Pradesh’s wheat procurement target raised to 100 lakh metric tonnes

This move ensures better returns for farmers and strengthens the state's food grain management amidst rising production.

Published 97 days ago

India’s food security is largely dependent on the Persian Gulf

The Green Revolution was India’s first independence from famines and food shortages. Our second Green Revolution will have to focus on independence from the unpredictable and uncontrollable politics of West Asia. (AFP)

Published 97 days ago

Stalin, Sitharaman spar over procurement of paddy in Tamil Nadu

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin in a post on X. (HT File Photo)

Published 108 days ago

PAU’s PBW 826 wheat selected for Baisakhi decor at guv’s house

In a symbolic tribute to Punjab’s legacy and its contribution to national food security, PBW 826, a wheat variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been selected for display at the governor’s residence during this year’s Baisakhi celebrations. The festivities will feature wheat-based decor instead of conventional floral arrangements. (HT Photo)

Published 110 days ago

Union Cabinet clears ₹41K crore for fertiliser subsidy

Union Cabinet clears <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>41K crore for fertiliser subsidy

Published 112 days ago

Cabinet clears Rs41Kcr fertiliser subsidy, boosts support ahead of kharif season

Govt raises fertiliser subsidy by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,317 crore to shield farmers amid West Asia tensions

Updated 112 days ago

Where can one invest in 2026-27?

The long-term growth story of India remains strong; we need to get through the present time by not making hasty money decisions. (Shutterstock)

Published 120 days ago

Understanding trends in dietary diversity in India

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Updated 120 days ago

Piyush Goyal urges WTO to restart time-bound reforms, strengthen enforceability

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal. (X)

Published 124 days ago

EAM raises concerns of global south at G7 meet

EAM raises concerns of global south at G7 meet

Published 124 days ago

EAM Jaishankar flags Global South concerns at G7 meet in France

Jaishankar highlights Global South concerns at G7 (PTI)

Published 125 days ago

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia conflict; PM backs secure Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 25, 2020. (Mohd Zakir/HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated 127 days ago

PM Modi chairs meet on food, fuel, fertiliser security amid West Asia crisis

PM Narendra Modi convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) as the conflict sparked by Israel and the US’s attacks on Iran entered its fourth week.

Updated 129 days ago

Hidden costs of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs

Published 134 days ago

Canada’s Saskatchewan province eyes deeper ties in rare earths, uranium supply

The new pact replaces a five-year agreement from 2015 and is nearly 10 times the value of the previous one. (Saskatchewan website)

Published 142 days ago

Meri Rasoi scheme: 40 lakh families to get free quarterly food kits

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during Punjab cabinet meeting in Chandigarh on Monday. (Sourced)

Published 156 days ago

Mutton Club: The social order in Colonial India

The British historically loved mutton due to its central role in the economy, as sheep were initially raised for wool and older animals were consumed after their wool-producing years. (HT)

Published 161 days ago

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