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A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...
Tribal girl watched her father heal the sick; that inherited wisdom made her the ‘Queen of Herbs’, helping over 300,000 patients battle deadly diseasesYanung Jamoh Lego, popularly known as the 'Adi Queen of Herbs', is a traditional healer from Arunachal Pradesh who has spent more than thre...
High-level six member French delegation reaches Kolkata to explore business opportunitiesA six-member French delegation is in Kolkata to explore business cooperation. They will meet State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Chi...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
ICAR Pune grape institute Director served notice as Shivraj Singh Chouhan cracks down on lapsesShivraj Singh Chouhan also ordered a wider review of appointments and leadership systems.
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
EAC-PM calls for changes in priority sector lending to enhance efficiency; greater flexibility to banksAn Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister paper has proposed shifting priority sector lending focus from economic efficiency to so...
Banks cede consumer durable loans to NBFCs as credit cards take over small-ticket financingBank loans for washing machines and televisions are falling. Banks are now focusing on credit cards for these purchases. Non-banking financ...
India pitches for wider financial sector engagement with AfricaAhead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials urged deeper engagement with African financial institutions and enhanced insurance for pr...
India growth expected at 6.5% as country 'most directly impacted' by West Asia crisis: Gita GopinathIndia's economy is projected to grow at 6.5% this year, says Former IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath to ET NOW. Global risks, par...
India among the worst hit by West Asia crisis, says Gita Gopinath; oil, food and fertilisers all at riskIndia faces severe economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Disruptions affect oil, gas, and supply chains. Actual shortages are oc...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegationsChavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ...
Govt launches digital climate atlas as 15-yr resilience programme reaches 'critical juncture'India's key climate resilience program for farming, NICRA, is at a crucial point. It needs a clear strategy and future vision. A new digita...
Haryana government forms Committee to overlook farm mechanization to check stubble burningThe committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of chief secretary and it would oversee the implementation of scheme component th...
Sufficient rains needed this week to save kharif crops: ICARIn June, monsoon rains were 13 per cent more than the normal. However, the Met Department has projected deficient rains for July and August.
Rains trigger agriculture activities in Ganjam"The district administration will take stringent action against retailers and wholesalers, selling fertilizers on the black market," the DD...
Government stresses on chemical treatment of seedsAt least 10% rise can be ensured in the yield if the seeds are chemically treated before use, according to state's chief secy Gokula Chandr...
Indian Council of Agricultural Research asks farmers to go for sustainable agricultureIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) today said farmers should go for sustainable agriculture by conserving water and use crop va...
- Puducherry forms Agri Tech Management Agency
The agency moots to establish priorities for sustainable agricultural development, to draw plans for production-based sytem of activities o...