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USA tried to make rain by bombing clouds with dynamite in 1891. The $7,000 experiment for drought-hit Texas produced unexpected resultIn 1891, the US government funded an unusual experiment to make rain by bombarding the sky with dynamite, balloons and other explosives. Le...26 Oct, 2026, 10.49 PM IST- Andhra Pradesh releases Rs 27 crore for Cyclone Arnab relief operations, deploys 15 NDRF teamsThe IMD said the storm was likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and move northwestwards a...26 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...25 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Karnataka DyCM Parameshwara urges Centre to release relief funds as crop losses reach 80 pc due to droughtKarnataka is facing a critical drought, leading to alarming crop losses approaching 80%. In response, the government has begun processing c...25 Oct, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- 5.3-magnitude quake hits China's Qinghai provinceA 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi County in Qinghai province after a recent powerful earthquake in Tibet. The previous earthquake res...24 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offerPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is campaigning against Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff election. Lula is prop...24 Oct, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...23 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...23 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Import window for duty-free raw sugar extended till Dec 31The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to December 31, as domestic imports have lagg...22 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- ‘Vote chori sarkaar’ perfected ‘gramin mazdoori chori’: Congress slams VB G RAM G Act after alleging no workers found at 5 Beed sitesCongress has accused the Modi government of replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, undermining rural support systems. Allegations of attendance...20 Oct, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Disability, elderly care likely to qualify for CSR spendingCompanies need to comply with CSR obligations if they have a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net pr...19 Oct, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' bodyIndia's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditi...18 Oct, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78. H...16 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...15 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- 85% of Maharashtra declared drought-hit; farmers to get Rs 5,000 aid before DiwaliMaharashtra's government has declared drought in over 305 talukas due to a severe rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announ...14 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought reliefMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water s...11 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
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