Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Thai Proverb of the day: "It’s hard to get the cane out of the elephant’s mouth". Timeless lessons on greed, letting go and attachmentThai Proverb of the day: The Thai proverb 'Oi khao pak chang' showcases how difficult it is to change situations once someone has benefited...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh meets Gadkari, pushes Imphal highway projectsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss progress on the Imphal-Jiribam and Imphal-Dimapur...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Karnataka begins rollout of AI-ready KEO PCs, first batch of 2,000 units set for deploymentKarnataka has launched KEO, its own AI-ready personal computer initiative. The first 2,000 systems are being deployed in rural libraries an...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: SourcesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review key schemes like Jan Dhan, Mudra, and PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal. She will meet wit...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move and…’ - lesson on teaching and why the best mentors inspire rather than controlQuote of the Day by Robert Frost offered a timeless perspective on teaching. His words distinguish between instructors who burden students ...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
LPG Prices Hiked: Domestic cooking gas rates increased by Rs 29 per cylinder; Here's what consumers will now payLPG Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 29, taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 with e...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran warPresident Trump campaigned in Wisconsin, vowing to quickly end the "Iran war" and lower fertilizer prices, aiming to boost Republican midte...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
India’s GDP expands 7.7% in FY26; Q4 growth at 7.8%India GDP Data Key Insights Q4 FY26: India's economic growth saw a slight dip to 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Jain Irrigation, Ankur Scientific partner on agri waste-to-energy project in MaharashtraJain Irrigation Systems Ltd and Ankur Scientific are joining forces for a new project in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. This initiative will convert...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST