July Purnima 2026: Check date, tithi, significance, rituals and other detailsAshadha Amavasya, observed on July 14, 2026, is a significant Hindu day dedicated to honoring ancestors. Devotees perform rituals like Pitr...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.00 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
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s dietician says one so-called junk food, can actually help you lose weight and have clearer skinForget the junk food label! Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals popcorn is a whole grain packed with fibre, antioxidants, and low ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRIA potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer ma...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Govt proposes 7 kg grain per beneficiary under Antyodaya Anna Yojana; family quota capped at 35 kgDraft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill aims to shift to a per-person entitlement of 7 kg, while maintaining the 35 kg household cap.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Fasting Rules: What You Can and Cannot EatNirjala Ekadashi, falling on June 25, 2026, is considered the strictest and most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fast dedicated to Lord Vishn...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala vrat story, its spiritual significance, how to recite it and moreEkadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala Ekadashi, a rigorous fast without food or water, offers the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis. Linked to Bhi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
10,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants sent out of Bengal so far, says CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the Border Security Force has expelled approximately 10,000 Bangladeshi illegal ...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Karnataka supports 10,500 food processing units, creates up to 1 lakh jobs: KAPPECKarnataka is championing micro food processing, supporting over 10,500 units and creating up to one lakh jobs. The state is also a leading ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 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
Amit Shah Diabetes: Video of Home Minister on how he reversed diabetes, lost 20 kgs and is now free from allopathic medicine and insulin goes viralUnion Home Minister Amit Shah revealed his remarkable health turnaround, shedding over 20 kgs and reversing diabetes since May 2020. Throug...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launches smart warehousing system of CWCUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Central Warehousing Corporations' (CWC) smart warehousing system, utilizing AI and modern te...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Union Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that approximately 3 crore new ration cards can be issued. This follows state governments remov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Hormuz reopening seen unleashing pent-up Gulf grain demandThe region relies heavily on imported food. A rush of grain is expected to reach these nations.
17 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Vigilance conducts statewide inspections of ration shops, NFSA godowns in KeralaKerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched 'Operation Bhakshya Suraksha'. Surprise inspections targeted NFSA godowns and ration s...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST