When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Guwahati: Documents fall short in citizenship caseGuwahati High Court has ruled that Aminul Hoque failed to prove his Indian citizenship, despite presenting 15 documents. The court emphasiz...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Bihar government rolls out VB G-RAM-G schemeBihar has launched the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme, aiming to curb labor outmigration and enh...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing Rs 5,000 crore financial burdenTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has voiced strong opposition to the Centre's Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing a potential Rs...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Exporters see higher US enquiries but low order conversionsIndian exporters, particularly in the chemicals, textiles, and handicrafts sectors, are experiencing a notable increase in inquiries from U...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
West Bengal notifies rural jobs scheme to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G from July 1West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Uttarakhand Minority Education Act comes into force, Madrasa Board Act repealedUttarakhand's Minority Education Act is now in effect, replacing the Madrasa Education Board Act. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Canada: Ontario restructures immigration program to fill in-demand jobsOntario has revamped its immigration program, consolidating eight streams into four to better align with labour market demands and address ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles president in tree plantation ceremonyDuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Seychelles, he enjoyed an unforgettable experience interacting with giant tortoises. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
In a U-turn, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
A symphony of spice and sound: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers local musical treasure trove and culinary experiencesLouisiana offers a soulful escape, weaving together waterways, music, and cuisine. From New Orleans' vibrant neighborhoods to the Atchafala...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan from President MurmuVeteran actor Mammootty was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu. This prestig...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST