Iran faces its worst water crisis in 60 years as Tehran’s reservoirs hit record lows. President Masoud Pezeshkian warns that the capital — home to over 10 million people — could face water rationing or even evacuation if rain doesn’t come soon. Here’s how the crisis unfolded and why experts fear Tehran may soon be uninhabitable.
13 November,2025 05:53 PM IST
A heartbreaking video from Maharashtra’s Latur district has gone viral, showing a 76-year-old farmer, Ambadas Pawar, and his 73-year-old wife Muktabai ploughing their field with their bare hands. With no cattle, no tractor, and no financial support, the couple is forced to till their 2.5-acre land using a wooden plough, driven only by their own aging bodies. The visuals have sparked outrage and sorrow on social media, raising serious questions about the lack of government support for elderly farmers in rural India.
04 July,2025 11:27 AM IST
A heartbreaking video from Maharashtra’s Latur district has gone viral, showing a 76-year-old farmer, Ambadas Pawar, and his 73-year-old wife Muktabai, ploughing their field with their bare hands. With no cattle, no tractor, and no financial support, the couple is forced to till their 2.5-acre land using a wooden plough, driven only by their own ageing bodies. The visuals have sparked outrage and sorrow on social media, raising serious questions about the lack of government support for elderly farmers in rural India.
03 July,2025 06:40 PM IST
On November 25, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming with a budget of Rs 2,481 crore. This new scheme aims to promote chemical-free farming across India, supporting farmers and the environment. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that the decision is a major step for the welfare of farmers, underlining the government's commitment to their well-being. The mission will be implemented in a focused, mission-mode approach to encourage natural farming practices. The goal is to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in farming and promote sustainable, eco-friendly agriculture. This initiative is expected to bring significant benefits to farmers and improve the health of the land.
26 November,2024 10:04 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
