Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks inputs from states to push fresh rural reformsRural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Noida International Airport begins operations with first IndiGo flight from LucknowNoida International Airport has commenced flight operations. Its first IndiGo flight arrived from Lucknow and then departed back to the Utt...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Why simplicity wins: Lessons from SmartGaon to enterprise techFrom transforming rural communities through SmartGaon to building next-generation enterprise platforms, Yogesh Sahu’s journey offers a uniq...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Jeff Bezos takes dig at Zohran Mamdani, imagines Amazon run like NYC schools: ‘Packages would take six weeks, cost $100 and still arrive wrong’Jeff Bezos criticized New York City's public school system's inefficiency, comparing it to Amazon's operations to highlight administrative ...
27 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Maharashtra expands Kharbav economic zone, MMRDA to be planning authorityThe Maharashtra government has expanded the Kharbav Integrated Business Park near Mumbai. This expansion adds 34 new villages, increasing t...
22 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Rs 45 lakh city salary vs Rs 8 lakh village income: Bengaluru techie shares why assets, not salary, determine real wealthA viral post by Bengaluru techie Sakshi highlights how owning assets, not just high salaries, builds true wealth. Her village cousin, earni...
14 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
India’s first indigenous 200-kmph Ahmedabad-Dholera rail corridor worth Rs 20,667 crore gets Cabinet nodA new semi-high-speed rail line will connect Ahmedabad and Dholera in Gujarat. The project, costing around Rs 20,667 crore, will be India's...
13 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST