No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbitA Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth wi...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress' 'sudden' death; NTCA seeks reportA special investigation team is probing the mysterious death of a tigress in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. The big cat,...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar backs vertical growth for Bengaluru, unveils Rs 1.25 lakh crore planKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar unveiled a Rs 1.25 lakh crore development plan for Bengaluru, advocating for vertical growth to acc...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural housesFarmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lak...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 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
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga ReddyKarnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Seven-fold rise in funds under externally aided projects in northeast under Modi government: Nirmala SitharamanChairing a conference on "Leveraging externally aided projects in the northeastern states" here, she said that assistance under the externa...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
More immediate climate mitigationAs India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With m...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall shortMaharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. Th...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST