Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tensionGlobal tensions and upcoming U.S. jobs data are keeping the dollar strong, despite a slight dip today. Investors are seeking refuge in the ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policiesA significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Kumaraswamy renews call for Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's visit to Bidadi project siteUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy has again urged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to join him on June 27 in Byramangala village to meet residents ...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Muthu Master story: Why this Tamil Nadu widow lived as a man for 37 years, even her daughter didn't know the truthMuthu Master: For nearly four decades, Muthu Master lived as a man in a village in Tamil Nadu, a decision shaped by widowhood, fear and a t...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figuresThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of artificially inflating rural wage growth figures. According to Congress general secre...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Maharashtra govt tables Rs 97,706 cr supplementary demands; Rs 20,552 cr for farm loan waiverMaharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of over Rs 97,700 crore, with a significant Rs 20,552 crore earmarked for the farm loan...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Spanish proverb of the day: "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot."A Spanish proverb, "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot," highlights women's often-unseen contributions in managing dail...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoptionChinese companies are quietly implementing AI-driven layoffs and reducing graduate hiring to boost productivity, while carefully avoiding g...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
One a national level runner, athlete is now barely surviving: ‘Cannot afford running shoes…’A former national-level athlete, Bulti Roy, who once represented India globally and won numerous medals, is now living in poverty in West B...
31 May, 2026, 10.10 PM IST