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On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
LME approves Adani's major copper smelter in India as listed brandThe London Metal Exchange has approved Adani Copper for delivery against its contracts, enabling warrant issuance from July 10. Produced by...
Forget Taj Mahal, 65-year-old husband in Andhra builds desi escalators at home for wife suffering from severe knee painA 65-year-old mechanic in East Godavari has ingeniously built a homemade escalator for his wife, who suffers from severe knee pain. Complet...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
‘Weaponised economies’: India, Japan move to fortify supply chainsJapan sees substantial prospects for enhanced collaboration with India on robust supply chains and the Indo-Pacific, acknowledging New Delh...
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...
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
Woman loses 7.5 kg in 2 months after giving up rice, chapati and dosa; Apollo neurologist debunks carb myth, explains what really drives fat lossWeight loss isn't solely about ditching rice or chapatis, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. True weight loss stems from a consiste...
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
Ekadashi in July 2026: Check dates, timings, parana, significance & vrat rules for Yogini and Devshayani EkadashiJuly 2026 brings two significant Ekadashi fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu: Yogini Ekadashi on July 10th and Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25th...
Rupee treads water, traders await range break to gauge directional trendThe Indian rupee held steady as tensions between Iran and the US eased, with traders anticipating a clearer market direction. Currently tra...
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' MindanaoA powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometer...
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...