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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
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...
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...
In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoIndia faces a challenging global economic outlook for 2026-27. Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are key concerns. However, Ind...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in SindhudurgSindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism proje...
India negotiates EU market access for seafood exports: Piyush GoyalIndia secured new opportunities for seafood exports by negotiating with the European Union. This move helped Indian exporters overcome sign...
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
India, Vietnam elevate ties to 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'India and Vietnam elevated their ties to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership', signing 13 MoUs focused on defense and economic...
India eyes $25 bn trade with Vietnam by 2030 with focus on mineralsIndia and Vietnam have significantly boosted their strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new cooperation in critical miner...
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
Major ports handle over 915 MT cargo in FY26: Sarbananda SonowalIndian major ports achieved a significant milestone in 2025-26, handling over 915 million tonnes of cargo. This performance surpassed the a...
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
India, US deepen energy ties; Nuclear, LPG in focus amid Iran-linked supply concernsIndia is looking to boost energy ties with the United States. Discussions covered nuclear power, coal gasification, and LPG exports. This m...
Fishing ban along coastal belt from June 1The 61-day annual marine fishing ban will come into effect along the coastal region from June 1 till July 31. With this, mechanised boats a...
Bengal begins process of repealing 133-year-old Fisheries ActThe old Act will be revoked after the new Bill, the Private Fisheries Protection (Repealing) Bill 2022, is discussed and passed in the Asse...
Lok Sabha passes bill to repeal 35 archaic lawsSeeking to weed out archaic and dead laws, the Lok Sabha today approved a bill to repeal as many as 35 legislations.
- Orissa plans bill to regulate fishing in Chilika Lake
In a bid to put curb on irregular fishery practice and check unsustainable method of fishing including shrimp culture inside famous Chilika...