India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush GoyalIndia's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Br...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import proceduresNepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend imp...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Horoscope Today, 4 July, 2026: Major Opportunities, Powerful Insights and Important Life Lessons AwaitHoroscope Today – 4th July 2026: Your Daily Horoscope Today highlights a powerful day for emotional healing, self-discovery, honest communi...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Stitching the Value Chain: How PM MITRA parks are rewriting India's textile destinyIndia's textile sector, a vital economic pillar, is undergoing a transformative shift with the PM MITRA scheme. This initiative aims to ove...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this seasonMalda district in West Bengal has successfully exported 10 tonnes of premium mangoes to West Asia and Italy in the past week, with expectat...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Scientists just discovered giraffes can do something surprisingly close to simple MathGiraffe intelligence research is changing how the world views animal cognition. A new scientific discovery shows that giraffes may possess ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Bad loans may edge up to 1.9% by FY28 despite resilient banks: RBIIndian banks are projected to see a slight increase in bad loans to 1.9% by March 2028, yet the system remains robust with strong capital a...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: ReportMicrofinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhy...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
A bee box changed everything: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares the surprising farming technique that boosted yields significantlyIntroducing bee boxes on farms has dramatically boosted coconut yields by 20%, according to 13 years of data from Akshayakalpa, highlighted...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India’s AI dream is getting lost in translationIndia's ambition to become an AI superpower hinges on bridging its vast linguistic divide. Prime Minister Modi champions AI for inclusion, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
French Proverb of the Day: “Better to be alone than in… — Life lessons on companionship, awareness, social influence, boundaries and why quality over quantity mattersFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Better to be alone than in bad company.” The saying reflects the importance of persona...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Idiom of the Day: 'A dime a dozen'- Meaning, origin, and inspiring life lessons on the harsh truth about commonality and value in today's worldIn today's world, many things are easily found and lack uniqueness, a concept captured by the idiom 'a dime a dozen.' This phrase, originat...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: “Words should be weighed, not… — Life lessons on communication, clarity, emotional intelligence, careful expression, and why you should think before you speakBest Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Words should be weighed, not counted.” The saying reflects the importance of thoughtful ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
New Pashmina Board aims to put Ladakh's luxury fibre on the global mapLadakh is establishing the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to boost its famed fibre worldwide. This new body will protect the Pashmina va...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST