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As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival- Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launches smart warehousing system of CWC
- '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 Oz
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- 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...13 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- 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." ...13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- 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...12 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...11 Jun, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
- 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 ...10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Exponent Energy raises Rs 200 crore led by 360 ONE Asset, TDK VenturesExponent Energy, an EV charging startup, has secured Rs 200 crore in a funding round co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures. The company ...10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Rising fuel prices to strain household budgets as West Asia crisis pushes crude above USD 100: Chief Economist Manoranjan SharmaFuel prices are climbing globally, impacting Indian households. The West Asia conflict is driving up crude oil costs, making higher fuel pr...06 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- India sets standard pack sizes for cooking oils to help shoppers compare pricesIndia has ordered cooking oil makers and importers to use only nine standard pack sizes. This move aims to help shoppers easily compare pri...06 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Singapore blocks social media posts attacking Indian communitySingapore has ordered social media platforms to block 14 posts, likely from China, that targeted the Indian community and undermined the na...06 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- India, Venezuela eye energy partnership as Acting President Delcy Rodriguez wraps up New Delhi visitIndia and Venezuela are strengthening energy ties. Discussions cover oil production and refining. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodrigu...04 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...04 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary KhareIndia's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify complia...04 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...31 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
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