India's crucial monsoon is expected to bring widespread showers this month but is likely to run into trouble in September, a top weather official said on Wednesday.

"In August, we are hoping for a b

India took steps amid its second drought in just four years to cut irrigation costs and increase fodder supplies for livestock farmers but stopped short of curbing exports of agricultural products or

In view of high inflation and deficient monsoon rainfall, the Reserve Bank may find it difficult to cut the key lending rate to boost the economy as is being demanded by the industry.

The Reserve Bank on Monday hinted at holding on to its elevated rates in the quarterly monetary policy review on Tuesday, saying there are increased risks on inflation scenario and lack of action on the fiscal front.

At a time when every drop of water counts, a civil contractor in Kochi has set a grand example by establishing a 1.15 lakh litre rainwater harvesting facility at his house — perhaps the largest by an

Expressing concern over the impact of deficit monsoon on the economy, the industry has asked the government to take urgent steps like providing subsidised diesel to farmers and focussing on distributi

India's monsoon rains are unlikely to pick up enough to avert the possibility that ministers meeting next week may officially declare a drought, which could prompt the government to offer more support

Government on Friday said the spectre of drought over a few states and the likelihood of a lower rainfall pattern in 2012 should not be a concern for a 'panicky situation,' as it is geared up to face the situation with enough stocks of foodgrains and sugar.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday reviewed the drought-like situation in some parts of the country and its impact on prices with Food Minister K.V. Thomas who suggested stepping up imports of

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is doing course correction admitting that its second stage forecast has also proved to be off the mark.

IMD had forecast that the Long Period Average for