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Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She state...
India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, radiated confidence in India's economic future, forecasting a growth rate surpassing 10 per...
NABARD brings banks, government together to ease Kisan Credit Card access in DelhiNabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, emphasised that enhancing farmers access to Kisan Credit Cards remains a priority and calle...
How Satellite Imagery and AI can enable targeted solutions for Indian farmersTerrastack has integrated land records, farm-level satellite data, crop activity, climate signals, market data, and more for over 140 milli...
Women-led startup brings early pregnancy detection technology to dairy farmersStartup Big Nano Ventures has created a pain-free kit for early pregnancy detection in various livestock species. This technology aids dair...
Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India IncSitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and development. She said t...
Ukraine values India's engagement in restoring Black Sea freedom of navigation: FM SybihaThe meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, also highlighted the importance of the waterway...
Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...
India-New Zealand FTA finalised; 100% of Indian exports to get duty-free access from October 20India and New Zealand finalized their free trade agreement, which takes effect October 20. This pact aims to double bilateral trade in good...
Delhi Rs 2 crore contest: Govt is offering huge prize to India's youth for solving real problems. Check eligilibty, how to apply and other detailsDelhi has launched the SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, a 100-day initiative with a ₹2 crore prize pool to encourage...
Australia changes skilled visa processing rules: Who gets priority now?Australia has changed the processing order for several skilled visas, giving higher priority to applications linked to sectors such as heal...
Industry body ACFI seeks Rs 5,000-7,500 cr scheme to cut reliance on China for crop protection inputsThe Agro Chem Federation of India suggests a significant government support program. This initiative aims to boost the country's self-relia...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attends conference on 'Financing India's journey towards Viksit Bharat'Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the Centre’s conference on financing India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 agenda in New Delhi, wher...
Uganda company is turning bananas into rugs, clothes and hair extensions, saving environment from 2.3 kg of carbon emissionsYour favourite fruit can also provide material for rugs or become a fancy hair extension. In Uganda, one company is preventing banana stems...
View: As oil tops $100, India needs a wider, smarter fuel security strategyRising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel v...
'No alliance with BJP' ahead of 2028 Telangana Assembly polls, says KTRBRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday ruled out an alliance with the BJP for the 2028 Telangana Assembly elections, saying, “There...
Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
World Bank names Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as next chief economistMichael Kremer, the distinguished Nobel laureate, is set to assume the role of chief economist at the World Bank. With a robust background ...
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture