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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...- 72-year-old Pennsylvania woman's 100-year-old house was at a risk of collapse. She could not afford repairs. How she got a grant to fix her homeMaureen Bird, a 72-year-old Pennsylvania resident, feared her nearly 100-year-old home could collapse because of a cracked basement wall. U...
- Vivek Ramaswamy is taking a different approach in Ohio’s governor race as voters question his tax plans, data centre policies and vision for the stateVivek Ramaswamy is focusing on local issues as he campaigns for Ohio governor after his presidential run. His proposed property tax reducti...
- Women entrepreneurs can power Asia’s digital trade boomWomen entrepreneurs across Asia are increasingly turning to digital trade, enabling them to reach markets far beyond their local confines. ...
- Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UNThe country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catas...
- PM-AJAY: 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams, 785 student hostels completedThe Centre has declared 18,093 villages Adarsh Grams under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), while 785 student ...
- Government renames prominent pension schemes: Increase disability pension amount; continues old aged and widow pensionsThe Indian government has approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme with significant financial outlay. Changes ...
- Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for public, private capital to build financially sustainable citiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of creating sustainably investable cities in India. She proposed a combinati...
- Kumaraswamy slams Kharge Jr over ‘blackmail cover-up’, dares Govt to arrest himUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge of shielding blackmailers in the ongoing controversy. He challe...
- Before selling WhatsApp for $19 billion, co-founder Jan Koum once relied on food stamps to feed his family. Years later, he signed the deal in the same office where he collected themJan Koum moved to the US with his mother when he was 16, and his family relied on food stamps and government assistance to survive. Years l...
- Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
- 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...
- UPI MDR spurs soundbox expansion beyond metrosThe industry has scope to increase soundbox deployments from about two crore to five crore over time, a top official at the National Paymen...
- Mad Sandhu death: Makeup artist-influencer known for LGBTQ+ advocacy dies after fatal shooting attackPunjabi makeup artist and influencer Mad Sandhu was shot dead in Amritsar after two unidentified men allegedly opened fire at him. As polic...
- The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
- In 2001, 125 wind turbines went up on Texas land used for sheep grazing and hunting; those uses continued, while the project paid about $930,000 in school taxesIn Texas, large wind turbines coexist with agricultural activities, allowing farmers to maintain traditional crops and livestock. Many land...
- Sleeper cells and lone wolves. The West could be Iran’s next frontThe arrest of five British men near RAF Fairford has revived concerns over Iran’s ability to retaliate beyond the Middle East. No Iranian l...
- Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 to unlock Rs 2,800 cr investment in bioenergy sector: IBAThe Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 will take place from October 22 to 24 in Greater Noida, poised to draw over Rs 2,800 crore in investme...
- Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
- Govt urges bank employees to refrain from strikes, resolve issues through dialogueThe Finance Ministry urged bank employees to resolve demands through dialogue and avoid strikes. Most union concerns have been addressed, a...
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