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Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year: GoogleA Chinese-linked hacking group secretly stole data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions. The cybere...
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
Men received welfare incentives meant for women in TMC-led Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari allegesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past irregularities in welfare schemes. He stated men received widow pensions and fake ...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
NLC India bags critical mineral block in TelanganaIn a stock exchange filing, the company said NLC India has been "declared as preferred bidder for critical and strategic mineral block auct...
Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in central, north IndiaIndia faces below-average rainfall for the next two weeks. Western disturbances are delaying the monsoon's progress, particularly in centra...
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Rate hikes are coming, RBI has sent a clear signal, says Anubhuti Sahay, Standard CharteredDespite holding the repo rate steady, the Reserve Bank of India's significantly upgraded inflation forecasts signal a strong likelihood of ...
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...