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 ...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
How Satellite Imagery and AI can enable targeted solutions for Indian farmersTerrastack has integrated land records, farm-level satellite data, crop activity, climate signals, market data, and more for over 140 milli...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Titan Jewellery CEO Arun Narayan bullish on festive demand, but watchful on rural trendsTitan Jewellery division CEO Arun Narayan expects a strong festive season, with Tanishq’s new Dhanteras collection, Adhyantara, catering to...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
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...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
A Minnesota couple built a business around rice harvested from lakes and rivers. Now it eyes $50,000 more in annual revenueThe Minnesota family business is among 26 recipients of an Entrepreneur Fund grant programme that awarded $450,000, with support from the W...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026: Celebrating visionaries redefining growth & leadershipThe ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 brought together leaders to discuss brand development, innovation, and sustainability. ...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higherIn fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Meet world’s richest woman: Alice Walton got $33 billion richer without running Walmart, is building a $250 million tuition-free medical schoolAlice Walton, the world’s richest woman and Walmart heiress, saw her fortune rise by $33 billion in one year even though she does not run t...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Sashakt: Expanding Opportunities Charting the Course for Digital Inclusion at India Mobile Congress 2026The India Mobile Congress 2026 revolves around the innovative theme 'Scale Without Boundaries,' aiming to address the necessity for equitab...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
US midterm elections: 9 key issues that could shape the November pollsWhat issues are likely to shape the US midterm elections? Voters heading into the 2026 US midterm elections are particularly concerned abou...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
US farmers to get $26.5 million in new grants as USDA backs beef producers and rural businesses across AmericaUSDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects across the US, including $11.6 million for 80 beef producer projects. Applicat...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
London hosts first-ever Ganga Aarti on River ThamesLondon's River Thames hosted its first Ganga Aarti ceremony on Sunday. This event celebrated nature and knowledge, honoring the life-giving...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Bajaj Finance acquires 5% stake in TrueFan AI as part of Finserv IntelligenceBajaj Finance has completed a five percent equity investment in TrueFan AI, a move that aligns with Bajaj Finserv's commitment to fostering...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, restoration helped it earn the maximum 3.0 score for cold-water lifeFish Creek in Idaho was listed as impaired for sedimentation in 1996. Collaborative efforts by various stakeholders improved road surfaces ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST