'Shawshank Redemption' actor's bee hives: Why the Oscar-winning star turned his 124-acre ranch into a sanctuary, imported 26 colonies and never harvests honeyShawshank Redemption actor beehive: Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary and created this safe habi...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Punjab National Bank scouting for partner to build its M&A financing portfolio: CEOPunjab National Bank is seeking a partner for its merger and acquisition financing portfolio. The bank aims to gather $2.5 billion in speci...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted West Asia crisis and weak monsoon pose growth risks. India's economy grew over seven percent re...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Petrol, diesel sales surge in first half of JulyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in early July. Below-normal monsoon rains boosted demand from farmers and mo...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Country heading towards economic crisis due to Modi govt's policies: CongressWholesale price inflation reached 9.87 percent in June, impacting the nation's economy. The Congress party attributes this rise to the gove...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller: 'Save when you can and not when...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on proactive saving, reactive panic, emergency fund, consistent investments and financial disciplineQuote of the day by John D Rockefeller highlights the importance of saving money before financial problems arise instead of waiting until a...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.46 AM IST
INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar SinghThe INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ra...
12 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAISoluble fertilizer prices have surged sixty to one hundred percent over the past year. This sharp increase poses a significant risk to farm...
12 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Assam Budget 2026-27: Spotlight falls on polygamy after big announcement by state FM Jayanta Malla BaruahAmong Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Jute stock curbs withdrawn as record acreage signals end of shortageThe Jute Commissioner's office has withdrawn raw jute stock control orders immediately. This action removes holding limits for traders and ...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
S&P flags risks to Indian microfinance lenders' $35 billion bookIndia's $35 billion microfinance sector faces fresh risks as weak monsoon forecasts and persistent inflation threaten rural incomes, increa...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter""Whether it is me, you, or anyone else, we must proceed in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. They themselves have said t...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju & Arunachal CM Pema Khandu survey flood damageUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, assessed Arunachal Pradesh's flood devastation through aer...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.51 PM IST