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Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian

New ways needed to raise farm income, says Subramanian

Job creation and stigmatised capitalism' two other big challenges.

18 July 2018 8:52 AM IST

The SBI has announced the launch of its UK subsidiary, SBI (UK) Limited, with an initial capital commitment of 225 million pounds from its parent entity.

SBI to organise outreach programme for farmers on July 18

SBI said it expects to cover 10 lakh farmers through nearly 14,000 rural and semi-urban branches.

16 July 2018 4:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik and chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a public meeting in Mirzapur. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi attacks Congress, others for farm neglect

The Prime Minister said that his government is working day and night for the development of farmers.

16 July 2018 1:12 AM IST

Almost 81 lakh farmers enrolled for the scheme in 2017 and nearly Rs 3,400 crore was transferred to the insurance companies.

2.4 lakh farmers left in lurch over Aadhaar card

The processing of applications has seen delays owing to various issues regarding mismatched data.

15 July 2018 2:53 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the media in Bhopal.

Over 35,000 cr deposited into farmers' accounts last year: MP CM

Kisan Mahasammelan organised here where he distributed approval letters to beneficiaries of various state and Central...

9 July 2018 2:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath with party leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia, Digvijaya Singh and others.

Scindia's right, farm loan up to Rs 2 lakh will be waived off: Kamal...

Chief Minister Kamal Nath had said that his government has waived the loans of 20 lakh farmers amounting to Rs 7,000...

12 Oct 2019 1:36 PM IST

Angry farmers stormed a city hall in southern Mexico, seized the mayor and dragged him through town from the back of a pickup truck in protest, officials said Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Angry farmers tie Mexico mayor to truck, drag him through town

This is not the first time farmers from Santa Rita El Invernadero have staged a violent protest.

10 Oct 2019 1:06 PM IST

The district has 14,409-hectare arable land out of which 11,000-hectare land is sown with paddy. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Unseasonal rain causes 35-40 pc crop loss in Samba district

The rains have been particularly harsh on the farmers sowing vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, coriander, radish,...

29 Nov 2019 2:58 PM IST

Apple with drop by Cho Koung-Suk

Nafed apple procurement in Kashmir failed miserably, says farmers body

Only 0.01 per cent (1.36 lakh boxes) of 11 crore boxes has been purchased directly from growers so far.

16 Nov 2019 6:15 PM IST

The BJP-led NDA government had in its manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, promised to extend the scheme to all farmers.

Untimely rains hit India's summer crops, delay rural economy recovery

Heavy rains in October and November have brought more misery to India's farmers.

16 Nov 2019 12:20 PM IST

The BJP-led NDA government had in its manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, promised to extend the scheme to all farmers.

Politicians turn to farmers amid govt impasse

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday visited Sangli and Satara districts in Western Maharashtra.

16 Nov 2019 3:48 AM IST

Since farmers dont have enough time or money to store the straw, they found the fastest and cheapest solution -- burning it. (Photo: PTI)

Behind Delhi's deadly air, it is not only stubble but also what we...

As of October 31, the crop burning contributed 44 per cent to Delhi's PM2.5 level.

13 Nov 2019 4:41 PM IST