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Topic: crops

Monsoon at 33% deficit, but govt says ‘no cause for concern’

The Agriculture Secretary said predictions for good rainfall in July and August will see sowing of crops pick up soon.

This worm army is marching across India and destroying everything in its path

The Fall Armyworm, from the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Americas, was first detected in Karnataka last year. It's already reached Mizoram.

New migrant pest found in Karnataka can cause losses to dozens of crops

The migrant insect can feed on most important crops in India like maize, rice, sugarcane, soybean, onion, potato and cotton, among others.

Modi govt wants NITI Aayog to play peacemaker in GM row

The idea is to bring supporters and opponents of GM technology into the same room and sort out differences.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.