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Deficient monsoon, weak September rainfall pose risks to rabi crops: CrisilRenewed weakening of rainfall in August and expectations of a deficient September could pose risks to India’s upcoming rabi season, Crisil ...
Welspun Corp shares jump 6% after Jefferies initiates coverage with Buy rating. Should you invest?Welspun Corp shares jumped nearly 6% after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 3,250 target price, implying 27% upside....
In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...
Barron Trump “doesn’t go out, is pretty reclusive”: Why Donald Trump’s youngest son is keeping a low profile and avoiding public outings at 20Barron Trump is keeping a low profile and avoiding public outings at 20 after Iranian hardliners reportedly targeted him with a video title...
UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
Google’s India-first AI models for agriculture are finding applications beyond IndiaGoogle's agricultural AI models, developed in India, have expanded their reach to eleven countries, facilitating advancements in farming an...
'India was, is and will be one of fastest-growing economies': SBI ResearchIndia remains one of the world's fastest-growing economies, demonstrating significant resilience. Strong credit and deposit growth indicate...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
Banks mobilise $27.99 billion via FCNR deposits since RBI introduced USD-rupee forex swap facilityBanks have mobilized USD 27.99 billion from non-resident Indians through a forex swap facility. Domestic payment frauds across all banks am...
Odisha cabinet approves bill to create economic region development bodies, Rs 2,995-cr scheme for tribalsOdisha's cabinet approved a bill to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for urban growth. This initiative aims to develop int...
Andhra implements Rs 20,884-cr irrigation works to strengthen Rayalaseema's water security: CMAndhra Pradesh is investing Rs 20,884 crore in irrigation projects across Rayalaseema. These initiatives aim to enhance water security and ...
If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...
A toilet can leak silently for weeks without making a sound, but EPA guidance says a few drops of food coloring in the tank can reveal whether water is slipping into the bowl when nobody has flushedMany household toilets leak water silently into the sewer line. This quiet leakage goes unnoticed and wastes significant amounts of water a...
Assam budget targets revenue leaks: Jayanta Malla BaruahAssam's finance minister presented the 2026-27 budget focusing on revenue generation and plugging leakages. Capital expenditure has increas...
Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...
El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...
Land, then power, now water: India's next scarcity. 5 stocks from the water ecosystem to look at with a long-term perspectiveOverall, the Indian stock market seems to be consolidating. And the underlying sentiment appears to be bullish. And in the small- and mid-c...
Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...
Govt draws up contingency plans for 315 districts amid 42% rain deficitIndia faces a significant 42% rainfall deficit this monsoon, exacerbated by El Nino. The government is implementing contingency plans acros...