Maharashtra government dismisses 166 ‘corrupt’ agricultural market committees
Agricultural markets have turned into centres of political power, say farmers’ organisations
Maharashtra government's ATR on irrigation scam omits naming Ajit Pawar
Opposition threatens legal action unless deputy chief minister is punished
Ministries battle over applicability of Forest Rights Act
As development projects continue to receive Centre’s push, officials within the government fear that rights of tribal communities are …
Election 2014: How green are our political parties?
A look at the future of green clearances through the manifestos of political parties in the electoral fray
Most political parties turn blind eye to Maharashtra farmers' woes
Narendra Modi's visit to Yavatmal shatters hopes of farmers; he avoided addressing the demand for remunerative prices to farm produce
WTO trade facilitation pact: farmers' organisations ask Modi government to protect India's food security interests
Appeal comes a day before WTO general council meet takes up agreement that ostensibly would streamline cross-border trade
Fishworkers demand separate fisheries ministry at the Centre
Says BJP’s national policy on fishing and fishers released in 2012 recommended the same
Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: Will MSP promises make a difference?
Madhya Pradesh government at present is buying 36% of wheat produce, 19% of paddy from farmers
Surveillance likely to be key issue in 2014 Internet conference
Concerns high over US control of Internet governance
Corruption taint mattered little
People vote in politicians accused in illegal mining activities in Karnataka, Odisha
'First 100 days show NDA has no intention to work for the poor'
Report released by network of civil society groups expresses concern over policies damaging to the environment
Day after mid-day meal deaths, vitamin A dose kills child in Bihar
Another incident of poisoning caused by mid-day meal reported from Bihar's Madhubani district
Delhi's poll planks
Jharkhand Assembly elections: parties ignore deforestation, displacement and pollution
Corruption and political stability on political parties’ agenda; 55 candidates have criminal charges pending against them
Karnataka polls: Bellary goes to mining barons
Winners Anil Lad of Congress and Anand Singh of BJP are mine owners. Reddy brothers' associate Sriramulu also wins
India emerges as largest buffalo meat exporter
Exports by the country exceeded that of Brazil and Australia last year
Lokpal Bill put in cold storage
Need more time to respond to 187 amendments submitted in Rajya Sabha, says parliamentary affairs minister
Political parties show concern for environment in Punjab elections
Promise clean air and water; subsidies on solar appliances
The battle for a strong Lokpal
As the showdown between Anna Hazare and the Centre begins what implications does it have for the relationship between the government and non-…
As the showdown between Anna Hazare and Centre begins what implications does it have for the relationship between the government and non-…
COVID-19 migrants: West Bengal has mostly failed to keep promises
The state government must go beyond the mere promises of the Centre and render actual help to the state’s people
News Briefs
Water proved crucial for BJP’s victory in Maharashtra election
Chief ministerial candidate Devendra Fadnavis was instrumental in unearthing the irrigation scam; many candidates who worked on water …
UPA misses opportunity to pass landmark mining Bill
Mining and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill set to lapse. Passing it would have led to distribution of mining profits to the tune of Rs …