Catch the rain, cherish the water: From source protection to community-led conservationIndia's drinking water security relies on protecting vital sources and community involvement. Government campaigns like 'Catch the Rain' pr...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreachMajhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.
08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India ageing before getting rich, nearly 70% of elderly to live in rural areas by 2050: StudyIndia faces a significant demographic shift with one in five citizens aging by 2050. Nearly seventy percent of these elderly will reside in...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Jharkhand govt tables Rs 8,399 crore supplementary budget for FY'27 in assemblyJharkhand's government tabled a supplementary budget of Rs 8,399 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Rural Development Department receiv...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
This 100-house Gujarat village has 17 international chess players: How one teacher’s dream of turning needy kids into grandmasters is making India proudA small village in Gujarat is buzzing with promise as the Mahisagar district administration embarks on establishing a government chess scho...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsOn August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration un...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Irish proverb of the day: “He who is not strong must be...” — inspiring life lessons on resilience, wisdom, adaptability, problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and why intelligence often defeats raw strength from the timeless traditions of Irish folkloreToday's Irish Proverb of the Day brings timeless wisdom that still fits modern life: "He who is not strong must be clever." This powerful I...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Pidilite sees double-digit volume growth in FY27 despite volatile commodity prices: MD Sudhanshu VatsPidilite Industries expects double-digit volume growth in FY27 and stable earnings. The company implemented price increases to offset risin...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Google's $15 billion India data centre project battles water, wildlife concernsGoogle's planned data centre in Visakhapatnam is facing considerable resistance from environmental activists. Concerns have been raised reg...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's JatJat also said that women’s empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
RBI to resume urban cooperative banks' licensing after 22-year pause, review rural bank rulesThe Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring f...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
UP government presents first supplementary Budget worth Rs 59,019.54 crore amid Samajwadi Party protestUttar Pradesh tabled its first supplementary Budget for 2026-27, seeking additional expenditure of over Rs 59,000 crore. Proceedings were d...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Shivalik Small Finance Bank completes merger with ManiBhavnam Home FinanceShivalik Small Finance Bank completed its acquisition of ManiBhavnam Home Finance India Pvt last week. This strategic merger cost the bank ...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena decentralises land-use approvals to speed up development workLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has delegated land-use approval powers to officials. This move aims to decentralize decision-making for develo...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
HDFC Bank spends Rs 1,316 crore on CSR in FY26, expands rural footprintHDFC Bank invested over Rs 1,316 crore in CSR initiatives during 2025-26. Their Parivartan program has positively impacted more than 10.77 ...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST