India and Switzerland step up innovation partnership with focus on startups, researchIndia and Switzerland are boosting science and technology ties, combining India's scale with Swiss innovation for citizen solutions and sta...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one Indian fruit can cure your gut for good. It is available for just two months in a yearCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals a humble Indian berry, gunda, as a secret to a healthier gut. This overlooked fruit, rich in f...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Switzerland coordinating with India, UAE to organise AI summitThe 2027 summit in Geneva will centre on the application of international law, fundamental rights and ethical development of AI governance ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Delayed rains likely to hit sowing of kharif crops, advance preparations underway: ChouhanDelayed monsoon and deficient rainfall, with 315 districts potentially affected, are raising concerns for the upcoming kharif crop sowing. ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to study XPoSat Mission dataLaunched on January 1, 2024, the XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, currently orbits Earth in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude o...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Russia eyes ports, biotech for rupee surplus investments in IndiaRussia is eyeing India's burgeoning infrastructure, particularly its ports, for investments using accumulated rupee funds. Discussions are ...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM 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