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Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...- Punjab levy row leaves Kashmir's wedding season facing a mutton crunchKashmir's wedding season is marred by a severe mutton shortage, with traders blaming an "illegal" levy imposed by Punjab on livestock. This...
- Tomato, onion stoke fears of higher food inflationConsumers are encountering rising costs once more as tomato, onion, and potato prices escalate, heightening worries about food inflation. T...
- DPIIT issues guidelines to operationalise transition facilitation order for quality certificationNew guidelines from DPIIT now offer companies an alternative pathway for product quality certification under ten selected Quality Control O...
- Centre eases metrology rules for first-time violators; says fix it first, face action laterUnder the Legal Metrology Act, businesses can address minor first-time procedural errors without incurring immediate penalties. The newly i...
- FM radio: Tuned out of news, tuned into crisis, seeks reformsIndia's FM radio industry faces a crisis, with companies surrendering licenses due to government restrictions and competition from digital ...
- ‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
- From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
- FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
- Coke, Pepsi, Red Bull to add QR codes linking to ingredient information in USMajor beverage companies are now placing QR codes on their products across the US, offering consumers direct access to detailed ingredient ...
- Toasting with Indian whisky: On the house diplomats turning ambassadors of Desi single maltsIndian diplomats are increasingly championing domestic single malt whiskies abroad, transforming embassies into showcases for connoisseurs....
- Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
- India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
- As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
- Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launches smart warehousing system of CWCUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Central Warehousing Corporations' (CWC) smart warehousing system, utilizing AI and modern te...
- 'Many people thought I was crazy': Former Delhi Police Sub-Inspector quits secure govt job to become real estate agent in Australia, here's how can you become a realtor in OzA former Delhi Police Sub-Inspector, Nishant Tomar, left a secure government job in India to pursue a career as a real estate agent in Aust...
- Quote of the day by ex-American President Harry S Truman: 'Three things can ruin a man: power, money and women...' Lessons on the dangers of excess from the US leaderFormer US President Harry S. Truman famously warned that power, money, and women can ruin a man. His quote highlights how excessive pursuit...
- Govt to host global wind day 2026 conference to push India's wind energy growthIndia will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." ...
- Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday to help farmersThe government has increased the onion procurement price to Rs 16.50 per kg. This move aims to boost farmers' income through the buffer sto...
- West Bengal govt assigns portfolios to newly sworn-in ministersThe West Bengal government has finalized portfolio allocations for its newly sworn-in ministers. Swapan Dasgupta will now lead the Finance ...
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