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In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the country- Concern for farmers in Uttar Pradesh over 25% less than normal rain in monsoon
- Tur importers seek govt nod to expand sourcing network
- Trade unions, farmers to hold rail roko, rasta roko protests on Aug 10 against 'pro-corporate policies'Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha will launch nationwide protests on August 10. They demand the repeal of labour codes and a l...29 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery disputeOpposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-sta...29 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
- Tracking pulses: Low kharif sowing sparks supply concerns; how big is the risk?Experts say the next few weeks of monsoon will decide if the acreage shortfall stays manageable or turns into a bigger supply and price ris...29 Jul, 2026, 05.49 AM IST
- Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who joined NCPI attend their 1st NDA parliamentary party meetTwenty Lok Sabha MPs who left Trinamool Congress attended an NDA parliamentary party meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minist...28 Jul, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party to hold weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting todayThe NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting on Monday ahead of a discussion on the anti-paper leak Bill. The ne...28 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar, TN CM Vijay to meet on Cauvery as Karnataka flags drought concernsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will meet his Tamil Nadu counterpart C Joseph Vijay on August 3. They will discuss the Cauvery wate...27 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government saysIndia's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not necessarily cheaper tha...27 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...27 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...26 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Will build Shivaji museum instead of Mughal museum in Agra by 2026 end: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new museum honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji. He criticized the previous government's p...26 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced ...25 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.25 Jul, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- WTO nations query India’s PLI, QCO, import substitution, New Delhi says public policy objectives keyWTO members questioned India's trade policies at a recent review. Concerns included quality orders and abrupt tariff changes. India defende...23 Jul, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- CJP protest shines spotlight on Jantar Mantar's history of dissentJantar Mantar, built in 1731, served as an astronomical observatory for centuries. The adjoining road later became India's primary site for...23 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
- Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...23 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Govt aims to double food processing level to 2% over next five years: Chirag PaswanIndia plans to double its food processing level to twenty-five percent within five years. This ambitious goal follows significant reforms i...22 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Karnataka HC dismisses PIL against 7,400-acre Bidadi township land acquisitionIn a recent ruling, the High Court dismissed a challenge against land acquisition for a Bengaluru township, reinforcing that it cannot inte...20 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
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