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Cold wave, dense fog to persist across large parts of India for a week: IMD

NEW DELHI, Jan. 9 -- Cold wave and dense fog conditions are set to continue across northwestern, central, and eastern India in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday... Read More


Cold, dense fog to persist across north India, says IMD

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The weather department on Thursday warned of colder and foggier days ahead in large parts of North India as winter conditions intensify, further impacting railway and flight opera... Read More


Only a third of global SMEs are disaster-ready; Indian firms among most exposed

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- As climate shocks become more frequent and severe, most small businesses remain dangerously unprepared-and Indian enterprises are among the most exposed. Only 35% of small and m... Read More


Floods, low crop prices plague agriculture, India struggles to protect farmers

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Rs.1 L-cr push for farm infra to cut crop loss

new delhi, Dec. 27 -- More than five years after debuting as a pandemic-era stimulus, the agriculture infrastructure fund (AIF) may be set for a substantial scale-up. The Centre is considering an addi... Read More


Milk rules but exports lag: 2026 could change India's dairy game

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Centre eyes Rs.1 trillion boost for farm infrastructure in Budget to cut crop loss

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- More than five years after it was launched as a pandemic-era stimulus, the agriculture infrastructure fund (AIF) may be set for a substantial scale-up. The Centre is considering ... Read More


Cold wave, fog to sweep north and east India; scientists say good for rabi crops

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Brace for a colder spell as large parts of north, east and northeast India are set to witness prolonged dense fog, cold day and cold wave conditions over the coming days, the Ind... Read More


From loose almonds to luxe trail mixes, India's dry fruits are evolving

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- India's $8.5-billion dry fruits and nuts market is undergoing a structural transformation, moving away from its traditional dependence on loose and unprocessed trade towards valu... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why this parliamentary panel wants stricter land acquisition rules in tribal areas

New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- On 18 December, a parliamentary standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj flagged persistent violations of land acquisition laws in scheduled areas, despite the ... Read More