The minister clarified that the tour has been deferred and will now take place six months later, as he cited the situation in the state triggered by heavy rains.
Heavy rains, hailstorms, and downpours have damaged apple crops, while leaf drop disease has further exacerbated the problem. The situation is dire, with many farmers struggling to make ends meet.
Hyderabad was gripped by chaos in the early hours of Saturday as torrential overnight rains caused widespread flooding across several parts of the city, including the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) -- one of South India's largest transport hubs -- and multiple residential colonies near
Due to continuous heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, the gates of Himayat Sagar reservoir were opened by the officials last night which caused the Musi River to overflow near the Chaderghat bridge.
Young orchardist Anil Deshta from the Tikkar area of Shimla district told ANI that this year's weather hit production severely. "We were badly affected by excessive rains. The leaves got damaged, and the quality of the apples dropped. Market rates did not even match the production cost. Leaf
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the heavy rains, flood situation, and the resulting losses faced by farmers in the state. He also submitted a memorandum seeking substantial Central assistance. Prime Mini
"I appeal to the government and administration to expedite relief efforts and, after assessing the crop devastation, provide complete assistance to the farmers. I urge Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the administration and provide all possible help to those in need," Gandhi po
India's rice industry is set to further strengthen its global leadership following a record harvest this year, despite challenges posed by recent heavy rains in parts of key rice growing areas, Prem Garg, National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and Chairman of Shri
Room air condition sales volume are expected to decline 10-15 per cent in 2025-26 in India, with extended rainfall experienced during the peak demand season, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.